Sensor Torque Transformation
How To Configure Sensor Torque Transformation
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After linking the drive’s Sensor Torque to Motorcortex parameters via ECAT-Tool, a conversion gain is essential for accurate unit conversion. This process ensures proper communication and control between the drive and Motorcortex.
Configure sensor torque transformation via the GUI
You can define the sensor torque transformation between the drive unit [ticks] and the Motorcortex Unit [Nm] through the GUI under the Compliance Tab.
Example conversion between ticks and Nm:
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Define Unit Conversion and Direction:
- Set the conversion from
tickstoNm - Use the ratio:
Gain Num/Gain Den=1/1 - This ensures proper conversion between drive
ticksandNm - Configure sensor torque polarity set
Gain Num to -1if polarity is reversed.
- Set the conversion from
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Reference the torque sensor:
- Set
Refequal toStatic Gravity Torque. - Press
ref buttonto storeoffsetinticks. - Now your torque sensor is calibrated.
- Set
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Save Configuration
- Press
Save Settingsto store all your changes.
- Press
Configure sensor torque transformation via the DESK-Tool
To configure sensor torque transformation for an axis (e.g., axis 1) using the desk-tool:
| GUI parameter: | Description: | Desk Parameter: |
|---|---|---|
| Torque Sensor Calibration | ||
| Offset | Offset in ticks | root/AxesControl/actuatorControlLoops/actuatorControlLoop01/sensorTorqueTransformation/transducer/offset |
| Gain num | Numerator | root/AxesControl/actuatorControlLoops/actuatorControlLoop01/sensorTorqueTransformation/transducer/gainNum |
| Gain den | Denominator | root/AxesControl/actuatorControlLoops/actuatorControlLoop01/sensorTorqueTransformation/transducer/gainDen |
| Ref | Hardware reference in [Nm] | root/AxesControl/actuatorControlLoops/actuatorControlLoop01/sensorTorqueTransformation/referencePositionLoadSide |
| Ref Button | Set hardware reference in ticks | root/AxesControl/actuatorControlLoops/actuatorControlLoop01/actuatorTorqueActual/sensorTorqueTransformation/transducer/referencing/:fromState/setHardwareReference |
| Sensor Torque | Sensor torque actual | root/AxesControl/sensorTorquesActual |
| Static Grav Tq. | Calculated gravity torque | root/ManipulatorControl/idJointTorque/actual/gravity |