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RHINO MOTION CONTROLS RMCS - 2303 - User Manual

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DC Servo Drive
10V - 30V DC, 50W with ASCII Modbus
RMCS2303
Operating Manual v1.0
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Summary

Introduction - Salient Features

Technical Specifications and Pin Description

Supply Voltage and Current

Specifies the operational voltage range and current handling capabilities.

Drive Pin Assignments

Outlines the function of each pin on the drive for configuration and control.

Drive and Motor Connection

Drive Operational Modes

Mode 0: Analog Speed Control

Details controlling motor speed using an external potentiometer.

Mode 1: Digital Speed Control

Describes controlling motor speed and direction via digital commands.

Mode 2: Position Control

Explains controlling motor position, speed, and acceleration digitally.

Slave ID Addressing

Basics of Servo Drive Operation

How to Use the Drive

PC Software and Modbus Configuration

Instructions for using PC software or Modbus tools for drive configuration.

Related Components

Information on compatible motors, power supplies, and USB UART modules.

Software Installation Guide

Initiating and Configuring Installation

Steps for starting the installer and specifying the installation directory.

Completing Software Installation

COM Port Configuration

Identifying COM Port via Device Manager

Guidance on finding the device's COM port via Windows Device Manager.

Connection Status Indicator

Indicator of a successful connection between the drive and software.

Modbus Slave Address Configuration

Direct Slave Address Selection

Directly choosing a known slave address from a dropdown list.

Automatic Slave Address Discovery

Using the search function to discover connected slave addresses.

Drive Parameter Management

Reading Drive Parameters

Functionality to retrieve current drive parameter values.

Setting and Writing Drive Parameters

Process for modifying and permanently saving drive parameters.

Resetting Drive Parameters

Drive Operational Modes Overview

Mode 0: Analog Speed Control

Details the hardware connections and operation for analog speed control.

Analog Control Mode Configuration

Drive to PC Analog Connection

Illustrates the wiring for connecting the drive to a PC for analog control.

Software Setup for Analog Mode

Steps to select and enable Analog Control Mode within the software.

Digital Speed Control Mode

Digital Speed Control Hardware Connection

Diagram showing hardware connections for digital speed control.

Software Setup for Digital Speed Mode

Instructions on selecting Digital Speed Control Mode in the software.

Digital Speed Control Operation

Software Controls for Digital Speed Operation

Using software buttons to control speed, enable motor, and change direction.

Position Control Mode Overview

Position Control Hardware Connection

Diagram showing hardware connections for position control mode.

Encoder Count Calculation for Position

Explains the calculation of encoder counts per motor rotation.

Position Control Configuration

Absolute Position Control

How to move the motor to a specific absolute position using software commands.

Position Control Mode Commands

Relative Position Control

Moving the motor based on the current position reference.

Ancillary Position Commands

Describes jog, set home, stop, and emergency stop functions in position mode.

Modbus Register Reference Table

Modbus Register Function Descriptions

Special Commands Registers (Register 0)

Details on registers for E-stop, Stop, Set Home, Restart, and writing parameters.

Modbus Slave Address Register (Register 1)

Explanation of the register used for setting the Modbus slave address.

Modbus Register Details: Control, Gains, Speed

Control and Mode Registers (2,3)

Registers for controlling motor mode and motion type.

Gain and Speed Configuration Registers (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14)

Registers for setting proportional gain, integral gain, feed forward gain, lines per rotation, acceleration, and speed.

Position Set Registers (16, 18)

Registers for setting the target position in position control mode.

Modbus Register Details: Position & Speed Feedback

Position Feedback Registers (20, 22)

Registers to read the current encoder position.

Speed Feedback Register (24)

Register to read the current motor speed feedback.

Arduino Microcontroller Control

Arduino Hardware Connections

Diagram showing hardware connections between Arduino and the drive.

Arduino Board Specific Connections

Pin mapping for connecting the drive to Arduino Mega and Uno boards.

Arduino Library Installation

Using Arduino Example Sketches

Accessing example sketches for the RMCS2303 Arduino library.

Setting Arduino Upload Parameters

Ensuring correct parameter, port, and slave ID settings before uploading Arduino code.

Analog Control Library Functions

List of Arduino library functions for analog control mode.

Arduino Library Functions: Position and Special

Position Control Library Functions

Arduino library functions for setting absolute position and getting position feedback.

Special Function Library Calls

Arduino library functions for saving, resetting, stopping, and setting home.

Arduino Code and Function Overview

Explanation of the Arduino code structure and library usage.

Serial Communication Setup

Selecting and initializing serial ports for Arduino communication.

Arduino Library Functions: Serial and Parameters

Serial Port Initialization Functions

Initializing serial ports with specified baud rates for Arduino communication.

Parameter Management Functions

Functions to write all parameters and read current parameters via Arduino.

Analog and Digital Mode Control Functions

Arduino library functions for enabling analog and digital speed control modes.

Arduino Library Functions: Digital and Position Control

Digital Mode Direction and Braking Control

Enabling digital mode with direction control and applying brakes.

Position Control Functions

Arduino library functions for setting absolute position and getting position feedback.

Arduino Special Function Calls

Save and Reset Drive Parameters

Functions to save all written parameters and reset parameters to defaults.

Stop and Home Position Functions

Functions to stop motor motion and set the home position.

Emergency Stop and Restart Functions

Functions for emergency stop and software restart of the drive.

RHINO MOTION CONTROLS RMCS - 2303 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Current (Continuous)3A
Operating ModesPosition, Velocity, Torque
CommunicationRS-232, CAN
FeedbackEncoder
Control ModesPID
Protection FeaturesOvercurrent, Overtemperature, Undervoltage