Getting Started
NI 9503 C Series Stepper Drive
Modules and SoftMotion Module
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 document explains how to use an NI 9503 C Series drive module with
LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module User-Defined Variable (UDV) axes, using an NI 9503
C Series drive module example to demonstrate concepts and programming best practices.
Tip
If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the
Tips and
Troubleshooting
section for assistance.
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 3
SoftMotion Module Overview.................................................................................................. 4
Hardware and Software Installation ......................................................................................... 5
Step 1: Set Up the Real Time System............................................................................... 5
Step 2: Connect NI 9503 to the Stepper Motor ................................................................ 5
Step 3: Connect the NI 9503 to the NI PS-16 Power Supply ........................................... 6
Step 4: Connect the System to AC Power ........................................................................ 6
Step 5: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller..................................... 6
Using NI 9503 with SoftMotion............................................................................................... 7
SoftMotion UDV Axes and Configuration Data .............................................................. 7
SoftMotion Engine to FPGA Communication ................................................................. 8
Compile and Run the Example......................................................................................... 10
Setting Up and Using Optional Hardware................................................................................ 12
Adding and Connecting Additional Modules................................................................... 13
Additional UDVs and FPGA VI Loops............................................................................ 15
Tips and Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 16
Drive Fault on Enable....................................................................................................... 16
Interactive Test Panel does not get updated ..................................................................... 17
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 17
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 18
