GETTING STARTED
NI 9512 C Series Modules and
P7000 Series Stepper Drives
Note
If you are a new user of LabVIEW or are unfamiliar with LabVIEW, refer to
the
Getting Started with LabVIEW
manual for information about LabVIEW and
LabVIEW terminology.
This manual helps you quickly install and configure the P7000 series stepper drives and stepper
motors.
Tip
If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the
section for assistance.
Contents
Software............................................................................................................................ 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 3
Step 1: Set Up the CompactRIO System .......................................................................... 5
Step 2: Connect the Stepper Motor to the Drive .............................................................. 6
Step 3: Configure the DIP Switches ................................................................................. 8
Step 4: Connect the NI 9512 to the P7000 Drive ............................................................. 17
Step 5: Connect Power to the P7000 Drive ...................................................................... 19
Step 6: Configure the P7000 Drive with the Serial Port (Optional)................................. 21
Step 1: Install the P7000 Tools (Optional) ....................................................................... 23
Step 2: Test the Motor With the P7000 Tools (Optional) ................................................ 27
Step 3: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller..................................... 28
Step 4: Create a Project in Scan Interface Mode .............................................................. 29
Step 5: Add Resources to the Project ............................................................................... 30
Step 6: Configure the NI 9512 Axis ................................................................................. 31
Step 7: Enable and Test the Drive using LabVIEW......................................................... 34