Getting Started; Software Programming Choices; National Instruments Application Software - National Instruments PCI-7342 User Manual

Getting Started

Software Programming Choices

National Instruments Application Software

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clockwise (CW) /counter-clockwise (CCW) digital command outputs. All
stepper axes support full, half, and microstepping applications.
The following items are necessary for setting up and getting started with
your motion controller:
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PCI-7342 motion controller
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A computer with an available PCI slot
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One of the following software packages and documentation:
– LabVIEW
– LabWindows
– NI-Motion
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NI PCI-7342 Hardware User Manual
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NI-Motion Software Reference Manual
The simple but powerful high-level function set application programming
interface (API) makes programming your controller easy. All setup and
motion control functions are easily executed by calling into either a static
or dynamic link library (DLL). These libraries are callable from C, Visual
Basic, and other high-level languages. Full function set implementations
are available for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and other
industry-standard software programs.
LabVIEW is based on the graphical programming language G and features
interactive graphics and a state-of-the-art user interface. In LabVIEW,
you can create 32-bit compiled programs and stand-alone executables
for custom automation, data acquisition, test, measurement, and control
solutions. National Instruments offers the NI-Motion VI Library, a series
of virtual instruments (VIs) for using LabVIEW with the National
Instruments motion control hardware. The NI-Motion VI library
implements the full function set API and a powerful set of demo functions,
example programs, and fully operational, high-level application routines.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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