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NI 951x User Manual
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................ix
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction and Installation
About the NI 951x Drive Interface Modules .................................................................1-1
Features............................................................................................................1-1
Hardware .........................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-2
Using the NI 951x Modules in Scan Interface Mode ......................................1-2
Using the NI 951x Modules in LabVIEW FPGA Interface Mode ..................1-3
Safety Information .........................................................................................................1-3
Special Conditions for Marine Applications ...................................................1-3
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Hardware Overview
NI 951x Connections .....................................................................................................2-2
NI 9512 Connections .......................................................................................2-2
NI 9514 Connections .......................................................................................2-4
NI 9516 Connections .......................................................................................2-6
User Connectors.............................................................................................................2-8
NI 9512 Connectors.........................................................................................2-9
NI 9514 Connectors.........................................................................................2-11
NI 9516 Connectors.........................................................................................2-13
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................2-15
Axis Status.......................................................................................................2-15
Encoder Active ................................................................................................2-15
Limit Active.....................................................................................................2-16
Axis Fault ........................................................................................................2-16