
USER MANUAL
NI ISM-7400
Integrated Stepper
This manual describes the NI ISM-7400 integrated stepper. It describes electrical and
mechanical characteristics of the devices, as well as I/O functionality.
Contents
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 2
Mounting the NI ISM-7400...................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3
Choosing a Power Supply......................................................................................................... 4
Voltage.............................................................................................................................. 4
Current .............................................................................................................................. 5
Regeneration..................................................................................................................... 6
Connection Examples: STEP & DIR................................................................................ 8
Connection Examples: EN................................................................................................ 9
Connecting the Digital Output.................................................................................................. 10
Using the Optional Encoder ..................................................................................................... 11
Configuring the NI ISM-7400 .................................................................................................. 12
Setting the Current............................................................................................................ 12
Setting Idle Current .......................................................................................................... 12
Load Inertia....................................................................................................................... 13
Step Size ........................................................................................................................... 13
Step Pulse Type ................................................................................................................ 16
Step Pulse Noise Filter ..................................................................................................... 16
Self Test.................................................................................................................................... 17
Reference Materials.................................................................................................................. 18
Torque-Speed Curves ....................................................................................................... 18
Heating.............................................................................................................................. 18
Mechanical Outlines ......................................................................................................... 21
Amplifier .......................................................................................................................... 23
Motor ................................................................................................................................ 23
Digital Inputs .................................................................................................................... 24
Fault Output...................................................................................................................... 24
Physical............................................................................................................................. 24
Incremental Encoder Specifications ................................................................................. 24
Mating Connectors and Accessories................................................................................. 25
Alarm Codes ..................................................................................................................... 25