Flight Simulation

Case Study

Flight Simulation

OEM manufactures an entire range of flight simulators from Basic Aviation Training Devices up to Full Flight Simulators

Details

Company Name: Private

Date: November 2015

Location: Florida

Solution Provided by RSI

Motion Controller – Customer is using RMP EtherCAT motion controller due to multi-axis synchronization. In addition, RMP has helped the customer stream multi-axis motion trajectories in a real-time deterministic manner.

Controls Hardware – The customer selected a Servo drive to be used with a brushless dc motor along with a low backlash gearhead to ensure smooth motion during the flight simulation.

Software – The customer has developed in-house simulation software and they were able to leverage RSI’s intuitive RapidCode software libraries (programmable in C++ and C#) to reach production quickly.

I/O Hardware – Customer selected modular EtherCAT I/O. By using EtherCAT compatible IO, customer could setup triggers which worked with motion in a deterministic manner. The modular IO hardware allowed customer to easily more IO’s based on flight simulation system.

Solution Technologies

RMP EtherCAT Soft Motion Controller
Servo Brushless DC Motors
EtherCAT Servo Drives
Precision Gear heads
Modular EtherCAT IO node

Customer Benefits

Our customer enjoys the freedom to choose servo drives and motors from the most suitable manufacturers.
Unlimited system support for development, commissioning, and field machines.
Motion solution delivers in performance, reliability, and price.