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GETTING STARTED

NI ISM-7400/7401/7402
Integrated Steppers and NI 73xx
Motion Controllers

This document explains how to install and configure the NI ISM-7400/7401/7402 integrated
steppers for use with the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controllers.

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If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the

Worldwide Support

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section for assistance.

Contents

Connecting and Using the NI ISM-7400/7401/7402 with the NI UMI-7772/7774 ................. 2

What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 2

Hardware .................................................................................................................. 2
Software.................................................................................................................... 3

NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation....................................................... 3

Step 1: Install NI-Motion.......................................................................................... 4
Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller.......................................................... 4
Step 3: Install Software on and Configure the RT PXI Controller

(PXI Motion Controllers Only) ............................................................................. 5

NI UMI-7772/7774 and NI ISM-74xx Configuration and Installation ............................ 7

Connecting and Using the NI ISM-7400/7401/7402 with the NI UMI-7764 .......................... 16

What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 16

Hardware .................................................................................................................. 16
Software.................................................................................................................... 16

NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation....................................................... 17

Step 1: Install NI-Motion.......................................................................................... 17
Step 2: Install the NI 7330/7340/7350 Motion Controller ....................................... 18

Summary of Contents for 73 Series

Page 1: ...on Controllers Only 5 NI UMI 7772 7774 and NI ISM 74xx Configuration and Installation 7 Step 1 Connect and Configure the UMI 7772 7774 7 Step 2 Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI 7772 7774 9...

Page 2: ...ion and Configuration 30 Step 1 Update Firmware on the Motion Controller 30 Step 2 Configure the NI Motion Controller 31 Step 3 Test the Motor In MAX 32 Where to Go Next 33 Worldwide Support and Servi...

Page 3: ...One of the following software packages and documentation LabVIEW 8 5 or later LabWindows CVI 8 5 or later Microsoft Visual C 6 0 Microsoft Visual Basic 6 0 Figure 1 shows the hardware connections usi...

Page 4: ...you can use them with the corresponding version of NI Motion Refer to Step 1 Update Firmware on the Motion Controller in the Software Installation and Configuration section for detailed instructions S...

Page 5: ...r into the slot The connection may be tight but do not force the controller into place Note Check that the bracket of the device aligns with the hole in the back panel rail of the computer chassis 6 S...

Page 6: ...the system in the Name field 5 Optional Complete this step only if the target has an empty IP address 0 0 0 0 Select the Network Settings tab and select DHCP or Link Local from the Configure IPv4 Addr...

Page 7: ...se this board ID for any VIs that run on the host and use the remote motion controller 15 Close MAX NI UMI 7772 7774 and NI ISM 74xx Configuration and Installation This section covers the hardware set...

Page 8: ...d with integrated steppers 3 Connect the positive lead of the 24 V external power supply to the V terminal and the negative lead to the C terminal then connect the V terminal to the Viso terminal and...

Page 9: ...Connect the integrated stepper Dir wire green to the DB15M cable pin 12 wire light green which corresponds to the UMI 7772 7774 Dir CCW terminal 4 Connect the integrated stepper Step wire orange and...

Page 10: ...nnect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI 7772 7774 Complete the following optional steps to connect the drive fault signal to monitor the NI integrated stepper for faults Note If you do not connect the...

Page 11: ...t the encoder wires to the DB25M cable as indicated in Table 1 Table 1 NI ISM to UMI 7772 7774 Connections NI ISM Signal Name NI ISM Wire Color DB25M Wire Number Color UMI 7772 7774 Signal Name A blue...

Page 12: ...ack wire to the power supply V connector 4 Connect the NI UMI power supply ground common terminal and NI PS 12 13 power supply ground connections to ensure a common reference Step 7 Configure the NI I...

Page 13: ...for the DIP switch settings that this document uses Table 2 DIP Switch Settings Setting Name Switch Position Corresponding Value Running Current 100 Idle Current 50 Self Test Off Step Noise Filter 2...

Page 14: ...on the NI ISM 7400 7401 7402 is unused NI recommends removing and insulating this wire 1 Cut off the NC wire 2 Insulate the end of the wire if there is any exposed metal remaining Load Inertia 0 4X St...

Page 15: ...D does not flash or turn solid green turn off all power verify the connections and try again 3 Verify that the V LED on the UMI 7772 7774 illuminates If the 24 VDC power supply has also been connected...

Page 16: ...slot NI 7330 NI 7340 or NI 7350 motion controller UMI 7764 SH68 C68 S cable to connect your NI UMI and motion controller 5 V power supply for the UMI 7764 Snap on ferrite bead for the power supply cab...

Page 17: ...n 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 th...

Page 18: ...he device into 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...

Page 19: ...T Safe Mode when no software is installed LabVIEW RT Safe Mode loads with the basic real time operating system and automatically attempts to connect to the network using DHCP If DHCP is not available...

Page 20: ...re the controller through MAX exactly as you would a controller that is in the host system You can initialize the controller download firmware and use the interactive and configuration panels exactly...

Page 21: ...ou must set the DIP switches to the following settings to match the polarity configuration for the integrated steppers Inhibit Input S2 Active Low Inhibit Output S1 Active Low The UMI 7764 DIP switch...

Page 22: ...wire green to the Motion I O terminal block Direction CCW 1 terminal BP4 BP3 BP2 BP1 GND 5 V TRIG4 TRIG3 TRIG2 TRIG1 ASSY186343A 01 UMI 7764 FWDLIM1 HOME1 REVLIM1 INHIN1 GND AOUT1 AOGND INHOUT1 STEP C...

Page 23: ...to the Motion I O terminal block 5V terminal Figure 14 shows the connections Figure 14 NI ISM 7400 7401 7402 to UMI 7764 Drive Command Connections 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 DIR 4 DIR 5 EN 6 EN 7 OUT 8 OUT 9 N...

Page 24: ...IN3 GND AOUT3 AOGND INHOUT3 STEP CW 3 DIR CCW 3 5 V GND ENCA3 ENCA3 ENCB3 ENCB3 INDEX3 INDEX3 AXIS3 REQUIRED INPUTS 5V GND AIGND AREF AIN4 AIN3 AIN2 AIN1 FWDLIM2 HOME2 REVLIM2 INHIN2 GND AOUT2 AOGND I...

Page 25: ...o UMI 7764 Cable Drive Enable Connections Step 4 Optional Connect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI 7764 Complete the following optional steps to connect the drive fault signal to monitor the NI integ...

Page 26: ...uded connector 2 Connect the encoder wires to the UM 7764 Motion I O terminal block as indicated in Table 3 Table 3 NI ISM to UMI 7764 Motion I O Terminal Block Connections NI ISM Signal Name Wire Col...

Page 27: ...er Supply Terminals 1 Connect the an AC input cable to the line neutral and ground connectors 2 Connect the integrated stepper V red wire to the power supply V connector 3 Connect the integrated stepp...

Page 28: ...wing figure shows the DIP switch location and functions Note If you change the DIP switch settings you must power cycle the NI ISM for the new settings to take effect Figure 19 NI ISM 7400 7401 7402 D...

Page 29: ...unused NI recommends removing and insulating this wire for optimal operation 1 Cut off the NC wire 2 Insulate the end of the wire if there is any exposed metal remaining Step Noise Filter 2 MHz Step...

Page 30: ...controller Step 1 Update Firmware on the Motion Controller Firmware is software that is loaded onto the motion controller Firmware allows you to update the motion controller with new features and upd...

Page 31: ...6 Click Axis Configuration and set Type to Stepper 7 Click the Stepper Settings tab on the bottom of the window and set Stepper steps per revolution to 25 000 Note The Stepper steps per revolution se...

Page 32: ...the Motor In MAX You will now move the motor using the NI motion controller and MAX Select the 1 D Interactive panel in the Configuration tree and change the settings to match those shown in Figure 2...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...ers Visit ni com services for NI Factory Installation Services repairs extended warranty calibration and other services Visit ni com register to register your National Instruments product Product regi...

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