Programming Electrac Linear Actuator - ACM, AFM Data Frames

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In this post, I am explaining the Actuator Control Message (ACM) and Actuator Feedback Message (AFM).

Thomson Electrac Linear Actuator - ACM Design

The ACM data frame (PGN) controls:

• Position Command
• Current Limit
• Speed Command
• Motion Enable Signal

The architecture of the ACM message and its parameters is explained adequately in the user manual.

Reference: Page 24, “5.2.4 SAE J1939 actuator control message (ACM)” in the user manual.

The programming/coding of the actuator control message (ACM) is demonstrated in chapter Building the Actuator Control Message (ACM).

Thomson Electrac Linear Actuator - AFM Interpretation

In turn, the actuator provides feedback per AFM such as:

• Measured Position
• Measured Current
• Running Speed
• Voltage Error
• Temperature Error
• And more...

The architecture of the AFM message and its parameters is explained adequately in the user manual.

The programming/coding of the actuator feedback message (AFM) is demonstrated in chapter Handling the Actuator Feedback Message (AFM).

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