Chapter 2
Hardware Overview
NI 951x User Manual
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NI 951x Connections
This section contains connection information for each drive interface
module, including connection diagrams for a complete system setup.
NI 9512 Connections
Complete the following steps to connect the NI 9512 stepper drive interface
module to drives and other I/O:
1.
Install the module in the chassis as specified in the chassis
documentation.
Note
Refer to the
NI SoftMotion Module
book of the
LabVIEW Help
for information about
chassis, slot, or software restrictions.
2.
Connect the module to a drive and other I/O using the
NI 9512-to-P7000 Stepper Drives Connectivity Bundle, the NI 951x
Cable and Terminal Block Bundle, or a custom cable for direct
connectivity.
3.
Connect the NI 9512 module to an external power supply.
Figure 2-2 shows a simplified connection diagram.
Note
Refer to Appendix B,
Position Command Connections
, for position command signal
information and information about connecting the NI 9512 module to drives that support
position command mode.
Caution
Do
not
connect anything to pins marked Reserved.