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Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx

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NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation

This section covers the hardware setup for the NI motion controller.

Caution

Before installing the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controller refer to the 

user manual appropriate to your controller for safety and specification information. 
Failure to follow safety instructions may result in damage to equipment.

Step 1: Install NI-Motion

You must install the NI-Motion driver software 

before

 installing an NI motion controller for the 

first time. If you are upgrading from a previous version of NI-Motion, it is not necessary to 
remove the NI motion controller before installing the upgrade. The upgrade does not affect the 
existing Microsoft Windows configuration.

Note

If you are using a Real-Time OS, install LabVIEW Real-Time on the 

development computer before installing NI-Motion so that the RT support files 
install.

Complete the following steps to install the NI-Motion driver software:

Note

When installing NI-Motion, you must be logged on with administrator-level 

access. After you have restarted the system, you may need to refresh Measurement & 
Automation Explorer (MAX) to view the new controller.

1.

Insert the NI-Motion CD into the CD-ROM drive to display the NI-Motion installation 
screen, or download the latest version from 

ni.com/downloads

.

2.

If you have autorun enabled, 

autorun.exe

 runs automatically. Otherwise, double-click 

autorun.exe

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions.

Note

You must update the firmware on your NI motion controller(s) before you can 

use them with the corresponding version of NI-Motion. Refer to 

Step 2: Update 

Firmware on the Motion Controller

 in the 

Software Installation and Configuration

 

section for detailed instructions.

Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller

The following sections explain how to install PXI and PCI motion controllers.

PXI Controllers

1.

Power off and unplug the chassis.

Caution

To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the 

computer 

must

 remain unplugged until the installation is complete.

2.

Choose an unused peripheral slot and remove the filler panel.

Summary of Contents for NI 73 Series

Page 1: ...on Controllers Only 6 NI UMI 7772 7774 and NI SMD 7620 7621 Configuration and Installation 7 Step 1 Connect and Configure the UMI 7772 7774 8 Step 2 Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI 7772 7...

Page 2: ...e the Drive Using the NI Stepper Configuration Utility 28 Step 2 Update Firmware on the Motion Controller 29 Step 3 Configure the NI Motion Controller 29 Step 4 Test the Motor In MAX 31 Where to Go Ne...

Page 3: ...truments highly recommends using these motors for the best user experience Optional ENC 7741 encoder for ST23 motors or ENC 7742 encoder for ST34 motors Encoder cable to connect the encoder to the UMI...

Page 4: ...fect the existing Microsoft Windows configuration Note If you are using a Real Time OS install LabVIEW Real Time on the development computer before installing NI Motion so that the RT support files in...

Page 5: ...nto place 5 Attach the front panel of the PXI controller to the front panel mounting rails of the chassis with the slot screws on the chassis Caution Always power on the computer containing the motion...

Page 6: ...ime operating system The PXI controller automatically boots into LabVIEW RT Safe Mode when no software is installed LabVIEW RT Safe Mode loads with the basic real time operating system and automatical...

Page 7: ...oller that is in the host system You can initialize the controller download firmware and use the interactive and configuration panels exactly as you would on a controller installed in the host machine...

Page 8: ...llowing settings to match the polarity configuration for the NI SMD 7620 7621 Fault Active High Enable Active High The UMI 7772 7774 DIP switch configuration is shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 UMI 7772 777...

Page 9: ...Step 2 Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI 7772 7774 Complete the following steps to connect the Drive Command signals to the UMI 7772 7774 1 Connect the DB15M pigtail cable to the UMI 7772...

Page 10: ...7772 7774 Ciso terminal Step 4 Optional Connect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI 7772 7774 Complete the following optional steps to connect the drive fault signal to monitor the NI SMD 7620 7621 for...

Page 11: ...and protective earth connectors as shown in Figure 5 2 Optional Install a fuse on the AC input line as shown The SMD 7620 contains an internal 8A fast acting fuse The SMD 7621 contains an internal 3...

Page 12: ...n Do not connect or disconnect the motor with the power on NI offers NEMA 23 and NEMA 34 stepper motors matched to the SMD 7620 7621 When connecting these motors to the SMD 7620 connect them in parall...

Page 13: ...gure 8 NI SMD 7620 7621 Motor Connector Terminal Step 8 Connect the NI SMD 7620 7621 to the Network 1 Connect the NI SMD 7620 7621 to an Ethernet network on the same subnet as the development computer...

Page 14: ...flashes or is solid green Figure 10 shows the location of the Drive Status LED Figure 10 Drive Status LED Location If the Drive Status LED does not flash or turn solid green turn off all power verify...

Page 15: ...following items to get started Hardware A computer with an available PXI or PCI slot NI 7330 NI 7340 or NI 7350 motion controller UMI 7764 SH68 C68 S cable to connect your NI UMI and motion controller...

Page 16: ...7621 AC input cable for the NI SMD 7620 7621 Software NI Motion 7 6 or later driver software Tip Refer to KB 4WRDJ3WA Which LabVIEW Version Supports NI Motion at ni com kb for NI Motion LabVIEW versio...

Page 17: ...nstall the NI Motion driver software Note When installing NI Motion you must be logged on with administrator level access After you have restarted the system you may need to refresh Measurement Automa...

Page 18: ...ctrical hazards the computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete 2 Open the computer case to expose access to the PCI expansion slots 3 Touch a metal part on the chassis to discha...

Page 19: ...lecting Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement Automation 3 Expand the Remote Systems branch MAX lists the PXI controller as the model name of the controller followed by the MAC address f...

Page 20: ...the remote system has an IP address of 123 45 678 9 then the shortcut device would show a name like PXI 7354 X on 123 45 678 9 Y X is the board ID assigned to the board by the remote system Use this b...

Page 21: ...ial encoder signals to single ended signals for the motion controller as well as to power the UMI 7764 Inhibit Output signals Caution Do not plug in or turn on any power to the system until after all...

Page 22: ...1 X2 DIR terminal pin 3 wire to the Motion I O terminal block 5V terminal BP4 BP3 BP2 BP1 GND 5 V TRIG4 TRIG3 TRIG2 TRIG1 ASSY186343A 01 UMI 7764 FWDLIM1 HOME1 REVLIM1 INHIN1 GND AOUT1 AOGND INHOUT1 S...

Page 23: ...OME1 REVLIM1 INHIN1 GND AOUT1 AOGND INHOUT1 STEP CW 1 DIR CCW 1 5 V GND ENCA1 ENCA1 ENCB1 ENCB1 INDEX1 INDEX1 AXIS1 FWDLIM3 HOME3 REVLIM3 INHIN3 GND AOUT3 AOGND INHOUT3 STEP CW 3 DIR CCW 3 5 V GND ENC...

Page 24: ...k INHIN1 terminal 2 Connect the Y1 terminal to the Motion I O terminal block GND terminal Step 5 Optional Connect the Encoder Signals to the UMI 7764 If your motor includes an encoder complete the fol...

Page 25: ...ting fuse The SMD 7621 contains an internal 3 5 A fast acting fuse If an external fuse is desired National Instruments recommends a 6 A fast acting fuse for the SMD 7620 and a 3 A fast acting fuse for...

Page 26: ...olors are correct for NI stepper motors compatible with the NI SMD 7620 7621 These wire colors may not match a third party stepper motor Figure 18 Eight Lead Motor Parallel Connection When connecting...

Page 27: ...t computer 2 Set the rotary switch to one of the preset IP addresses or to the F position to configure the drive to use DHCP Note This document assumes you have configured the drive for DHCP For infor...

Page 28: ...ion This section covers installing and configuring the software for the NI 7330 7340 7350 motion controller Step 1 Configure the Drive Using the NI Stepper Configuration Utility 1 Launch the NI Steppe...

Page 29: ...load firmware to an NI motion controller 1 Click the MAX icon on the desktop or select Start All Programs National Instruments Measurement Automation to open MAX 2 Expand Devices and Interfaces and th...

Page 30: ...ch NI UMI you are using This prevents the limit active error from occurring when no limits are connected UMI 7772 7774 Active High Polarity UMI 7764 Active Low Polarity 10 Set Inhibit Output Settings...

Page 31: ...Change the axis if you are not using Axis 1 Figure 23 1 D Interactive Panel Settings 13 Click Start Your motor should rotate 1 revolution at 60 rpm 14 Finalize your motion system setup by connecting...

Page 32: ...oints This document is task based and takes you through each phase of designing and executing a motion application NI Motion Function Help Contains function reference information for C and Visual Basi...

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