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NI 951x User Manual
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Accessory and Cable Connections
This chapter describes the accessory and cable connections for the
National Instruments 951x drive interface modules, including connection
diagrams and cable pin assignments, custom cable information, and
additional information about software-mappable signals.
Connection to P7000 Series Stepper Drives
This section contains information about connecting the NI 9512 stepper
drive interface module to the P7000 series stepper drives using the
NI 9512-to-P7000 stepper drives connectivity bundle. This product
contains a cable to directly connect the NI 9512 DSUB with the
P7000 series stepper drive, and a 37-pin terminal block and cable for
connecting the NI 9512 MDR connector to other I/O.
Complete the following steps to connect the NI 9512 drive interface module
to the P70530 DC drive or the P70360 AC drive 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 DSUB connector to the P7000 series drive
Command I/O connector using the NI 9512-to-P7000 cable.
3.
Connect the power supply to the NI 9512-to-P7000 direct connect
cable V
sup
inputs.
Note
Refer to the
Power Requirements
section of Appendix A,
Specifications
, for power
supply requirements.
4.
Connect the module MDR connector to the 37-pin terminal block
using the terminal block cable. Refer to the
Signal Connection
Recommendations
section of this chapter for cabling
recommendations.