Position Breakpoints Using RTSI
Encoder Pulses Using RTSI
Software Trigger Using RTSI
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You can use the Select Signal function to route position breakpoints using
one of the RTSI lines. In this case, the motion controller triggers the
external device at a given position, as shown in Figure 12-22.
Source:
Position
breakpoint
Figure 12-22. Position Breakpoint Using RTSI
You may need to trigger the external device to acquire data every encoder
phase or on an encoder index pulse, as shown in Figure 12-23.
Source: Encoder
phase A, phase B,
or index
Figure 12-23. Encoder Pulses Using RTSI
You can use the Set I/O Port MOMO function to write directly to the RTSI
lines to trigger other devices, as shown in Figure 12-24.
Source: RTSI
software port
Figure 12-24. Software Trigger Using RTSI
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Synchronization
Destination:
RTSI line
Destination:
RTSI line
Destination:
RTSI line
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