Delta Motion revealed the incorporation of EtherCAT MainDevice functionality into its RMC200 Motion Controller. Through collaboration with acontis technologies and utilizing their comprehensive software suite, Delta Motion has effectively developed a versatile and fully functional product. The incorporation of EtherCAT MainDevice functionality into the RMC200 provides unmatched versatility for linking to and managing any devices required for high-performance hydraulic and electric motion control in industrial uses.
Delta Motion encountered difficulties with alternative choices that fell short of their requirements. Upon approaching acontis, they quickly acknowledged acontis’ esteemed expertise, extensive range of products, and attentive support. acontis offered thorough assistance and addressed many requests, allowing Delta to customize the software for a smooth customer experience. With over 20 years of experience as a pioneer in EtherCAT technology, coupled with continuous maintenance and software updates, Delta believes this partnership will be lasting, ensuring Delta’s software remains updated with the latest EtherCAT advancements.
“Delta is recognized for delivering the optimal mix of performance and user-friendliness,” states Steve Nylund, CEO of Delta Motion. “We aimed for our EtherCAT implementation to be just as user-friendly and reliable as our clients anticipate from Delta.” Collaborating with acontis technologies was essential to accomplish this, and our engineers appreciated their quick responses and assistance throughout the integration phase. The initial feedback on the product has validated that we are achieving our high standards.
Tested and Proven Reliability
In addition to the decades of testing and field experience that acontis’ has put into its EC-Master EtherCAT MainDevice stack, Delta’s integration of the stack into the RMC200 has undergone extensive beta testing with a range of customers and applications. These trials allowed Delta Motion to fine-tune the EtherCAT implementation, ensuring stability and performance across diverse use cases. Multiple firmware updates during the beta phase incorporated real-world feedback, creating a product ready for immediate deployment.
“Our beta testers played a crucial role in helping us refine the EtherCAT modules capabilities,” says Steve Nylund. “The feedback we received confirmed that our solution delivers exceptional performance and reliability right out of the gate.”
I/O Your Way
The RMC200, already renowned for its robust performance and versatility, now offers more options with the addition of EtherCAT support. The RMC200 can handle up to 50 axes of position and pressure control, and supports any combination of directly-connected and EtherCAT I/O. For example, on machines incorporating both hydraulic and electric motion, users may choose EtherCAT-enabled drives for electric axes, paired with traditional directly-connected servo-proportional valves and feedback sensors for the hydraulic axes.
“Electric drives with EtherCAT often provide significant advantages with no cost adder, while the benefits for other devices depend on the application,” says Steve Nylund. “Our goal is to give our customers the capability to implement best-in-class systems.”