GETTING STARTED
NI SMD-7620/7621 Stepper
Drives and NI 9512 C Series
Modules
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 install and configure the NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drives for
use with the NI 9512 C Series drive interface module.
Contents
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 3
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 3
Step 1: Set Up the CompactRIO System .......................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect the NI 9512 to the 37-Pin Terminal Block............................................. 6
Step 3: Connect the 37-Pin Terminal Block to the +24 V Power Supply ........................ 6
Step 4: Connect the Drive Command Signals .................................................................. 7
Step 5: Connect the Drive Enable Signal ......................................................................... 7
Step 6: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal........................................................... 7
Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Encoder Signals .............................................................. 8
Step 8: Connect the NI SMD-7620/7621 to AC Power.................................................... 8
Step 9: Connect the SMD-7620/7621 to the Motor.......................................................... 9
Step 10: Connect the NI SMD-7620/7621 to the Network .............................................. 11
Step 11: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections...................................................... 12
Step 1: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller..................................... 12
Step 2: Create a Project in Scan Interface Mode .............................................................. 14
Step 3: Add Resources to the Project ............................................................................... 14
Step 4: Configure the NI 9512 Axis ................................................................................. 16
Step 5: Configure the Drive Using the NI Stepper Configuration Utility ........................ 19
Step 6: Enable and Test the Drive Using LabVIEW ........................................................ 20