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GETTING STARTED
NI SMD-7620/7621 Stepper
Drives and NI 9512 C Series
Modules
If you are a new user of LabVIEW or are unfamiliar with LabVIEW, refer to
Note
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
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 3
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation and Configuration ................................................................................. 4
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
Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 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
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Note 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 What You Need to Get Started ....................2 Hardware .......................... -
Page 2: What You Need To Get Started
Ethernet connection and cable for the NI SMD-7620/7621 AC input cable for the NI SMD-7620/7621 NI 951x Cable and Terminal Block bundle (NI part number 780553-01) 2 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... -
Page 3: Software
LabVIEW Help—Use the LabVIEW Help to access information about LabVIEW programming concepts, step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, tools, properties, methods, Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Hardware Installation And Configuration
You will be unable to read the serial number after you install the controller. Make sure that no power is connected to the controller or the chassis. 4 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... - Page 5 Note Step 11: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections. Install the NI 9512 module in slot 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the chassis. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 5...
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Page 6: Step 2: Connect The Ni 9512 To The 37-Pin Terminal Block
Connect the V- terminal from the 24 V power supply to one of the COM terminals on the 37-pin terminal block. The 37-pin terminal block provides COM on pins 3, 5, 8, 17, 24, and 32. 6 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... -
Page 7: Step 4: Connect The Drive Command Signals
Connect the Y1+ terminal (pin 11) to the 37-pin terminal block Vsup terminal (pin 22). Connect the Y1- terminal (pin 12) to the 37-pin terminal block DI 0 terminal (pin 4). Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Step 7: (Optional) Connect The Encoder Signals
8 A fast acting fuse. The SMD-7621 contains an internal 3.5 A fast acting fuse. If an external fuse is desired, National Instruments recommends a 6 A fast acting fuse for the SMD-7620 and a 3 A fast acting fuse for the SMD-7621 version. -
Page 9: Step 9: Connect The Smd-7620/7621 To The Motor
SMD-7620, connect them in parallel as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Eight Lead Motor Parallel Connection White Brown Lead Motor Orange A– Green Black Blue Yellow B– Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 9... - Page 10 For information about connecting third-party motors, refer to the Note NI SMD-7620/7621 User Manual. Figure 8 shows the NI SMD-7620/7621 motor connections. Figure 8. NI SMD-7620/7621 Motor Connector Terminal A+ A- LINE MOTOR 10 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules...
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Page 11: Step 10: Connect The Ni Smd-7620/7621 To The Network
Figure 9 shows the NI SMD-7620/7621 NI SMD-7620/7621 IP address selection switch and Ethernet connector. Figure 9. NI SMD-7620/7621 IP Selection and Ethernet Connector A+ A- IP Address Selection Switch Ethernet connector Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Step 11: Power On The Drive And Verify Connections
Turn on all power supplies and apply AC power. Verify that the Drive Status LED on the NI SMD-7620/7621 flashes or is solid green. Figure 10 shows the location of the Drive Status LED. Figure 10. Drive Status LED Location... - Page 13 Select LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module from the add-ons list. If you are using NI SoftMotion Module 2010 SP1 or earlier, also select Note LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module Scan Engine Support from the list. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 13...
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Page 14: Step 2: Create A Project In Scan Interface Mode
Right-click the CompactRIO chassis in the Project Explorer window and select Properties from the shortcut menu to display this dialog box. 14 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... - Page 15 You cannot associate more than one axis with the same C Series module. Note When you have finished these steps your LabVIEW project should look similar to the image in Figure 12. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 15...
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Page 16: Step 4: Configure The Ni 9512 Axis
Axis Configuration dialog box for the NI 9512 C Series module. Refer to the NI SoftMotion Module book of the LabVIEW Help for detailed information about each configuration option. Figure 13. Axis Configuration Dialog Box 16 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... - Page 17 When you are finished the Encoder Settings page will look similar to Figure 14. Figure 14. Axis Configuration Encoder Page Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 17...
- Page 18 Double-click the text in the Mapping column and select Drive Fault/Alarm from the dropdown list. Ensure that the DI 0 settings match the following: • Input Type—Sinking • Active State—On • Digital Filter—50 µs 18 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules...
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Page 19: Step 5: Configure The Drive Using The Ni Stepper Configuration Utility
NI Stepper Configuration Utility Help for information about how to configure it for use with the NI SMD-7620/7621. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: Step 6: Enable And Test The Drive Using Labview
Use the Status and Plots tabs to monitor the move while it is in progress. Finalize your motion system setup by connecting and configuring additional I/O such as limits as required by your system using the 37-pin terminal block. 20 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 9512 Modules... -
Page 21: Worldwide Support And Services
NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. © 2013 National Instruments. All rights reserved.