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GETTING STARTED
NI SMD-7611/7612 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-7611/7612 stepper drives for
use with the NI 9512 C Series drive interface module.
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 2
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............................................. 5
Step 3: Connect the 37-Pin Terminal Block to the +24 V Power Supply ........................ 6
Step 4: Connect the Drive Command Signals .................................................................. 6
Step 5: Connect the Drive Enable Signal ......................................................................... 7
Step 6: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal........................................................... 7
Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Encoder Signals .............................................................. 7
Step 8: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply to the NI SMD-7611/7612................... 8
Step 9: Connect the SMD-7611/7612 to the Motor.......................................................... 9
Step 10: Configure the NI SMD-7611/7612 DIP Switches.............................................. 10
Step 11: Set the Motor Selection Switch .......................................................................... 11
Step 12: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections...................................................... 13
Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 14
Step 1: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller ..................................... 14
Step 2: Create a Project in Scan Interface Mode .............................................................. 15
Step 3: Add Resources to the Project ............................................................................... 16
Step 4: Configure the NI 9512 Axis ................................................................................. 18
Step 5: Enable and Test the Drive Using LabVIEW ........................................................ 21
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 22
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Related Manuals for National Instruments 9512 C Series
Summary of Contents for National Instruments 9512 C Series
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Getting Started with LabVIEW manual for information about LabVIEW and LabVIEW terminology. This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7611/7612 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
What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to get started. Hardware NI 9512 C Series stepper drive interface module NI real-time controller – CompactRIO controller and chassis that support the RIO Scan Interface To determine if your controller and chassis support the RIO Scan Interface go and enter the Info Code ni.com/info... -
Page 3: Related Documentation
LabVIEW graphical programming environment and the basic LabVIEW features you use to build data acquisition and instrument control applications. Access the Getting Started with LabVIEW PDF by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments» LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals»LV_Getting_Started.pdf. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Hardware Installation And Configuration
Hardware Installation and Configuration This section covers the hardware setup for the CompactRIO system, NI 9512 C Series module, and NI SMD-7611/7612 stepper drive. Step 1: Set Up the CompactRIO System Complete the following steps to set up the CompactRIO hardware. -
Page 5: Step 2: Connect The Ni 9512 To The 37-Pin Terminal Block
Direction (CCW)+ Digital Input 3 † † Direction (CCW)– † † Step (CW)+ Digital Input 2 † Step (CW)– Shield † Indicates DSUB connector signals. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 5... -
Page 6: Step 3: Connect The 37-Pin Terminal Block To The +24 V Power Supply
Step 3: Connect the 37-Pin Terminal Block to the +24 V Power Supply Do not plug in or turn on the power supply until after you complete Step 12: Note Power on the Drive and Verify Connections. Connect the V+ terminal from the 24 V power supply to one of the two V inputs on the 37-pin terminal block. -
Page 7: Step 5: Connect The Drive Enable Signal
Encoder 0 Phase B+ CH B- yellow/white Encoder 0 Phase B- INDEX orange Encoder 0 Index+ INDEX- orange/white Encoder 0 Index- black +Vcc +5V OUT Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Step 8: Connect The Ni Ps-12/13 Power Supply To The Ni Smd-7611/7612
Step 8: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply to the NI SMD-7611/7612 Do not plug in or turn on the power supply until after you complete Step 12: Note Power on the Drive and Verify Connections. Complete the following steps to connect the power supply to AC input power and to the NI SMD-7611/7612. -
Page 9: Step 9: Connect The Smd-7611/7612 To The Motor
A– Black Yellow Yel/ Red/Wht B– When using the SMD-7612, connect the ST34-1, ST34-2, and ST34-5 using a parallel configuration as shown in Figure 8. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 9... -
Page 10: Step 10: Configure The Ni Smd-7611/7612 Dip Switches
When using the SMD-7611, connect the ST34-1, ST34-2, and ST34-5 using a series configuration as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. Eight Lead Motor Series Connection Orange Org/Wht Lead Blk/Wht Motor A– Black Red/ Yel/ Yellow B– Step 10: Configure the NI SMD-7611/7612 DIP Switches The NI SMD-7611/7612 provides drive configuration DIP switches. -
Page 11: Step 11: Set The Motor Selection Switch
Instruments highly recommends using these motors for the best user experience. Figure 11 shows the Motor Selection Switch location. Figure 11. NI SMD-7611/7612 Motor Selection Switch Motor Selection Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 11... - Page 12 Tables 3 and 4 show the switch settings for compatible stepper motors for the SMD-7611 and SMD-7612, respectively. If you are using a motor not in the list, set the switch to a motor with a rotor inertia, holding torque, and current that are within 10% of your motor. Table 3.
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Page 13: Step 12: Power On The Drive And Verify Connections
Figure 12 shows the location of the Drive Status LED. Figure 12. Drive Status LED Location Status LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 13... -
Page 14: Software Installation And Configuration
Worldwide Support and Services section for additional tips. Software Installation and Configuration This section covers installing and configuring software for the NI 9512 C Series module. These instructions assume you have installed all required software from the Note What You Need to Get Started section on your development machine. -
Page 15: Step 2: Create A Project In Scan Interface Mode
Select File»Create Project or Project»Create Project to display the Create Project dialog box. You can also click the Create Project button on the Getting Started window. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 15... -
Page 16: Step 3: Add Resources To The Project
The Create Project dialog box includes a list of templates and sample projects you can use to ensure that the project you create uses reliable designs and programming practices. Select Blank Project from the list of templates. Click Finish. Select Help and make sure that Show Context Help is checked. You can refer to the context help throughout the tutorial for information about items on the block diagram. - Page 17 When you have finished these steps your LabVIEW project should look similar to the image in Figure 14. Figure 14. Project Explorer Window with Modules in Scan Interface Mode Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 17...
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Page 18: Step 4: Configure The Ni 9512 Axis
I/O, trajectory, and axis setup. Figure 15 shows the parts of the 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. - Page 19 ) and make the following changes to enable NI SoftMotion to disable the drive and turn off the Drive Enable signal when the specified position error limit is exceeded. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 19...
- Page 20 In the Forward Limit and Reverse Limit sections ensure that the settings match the following: These configuration settings disable limits for initial setup and testing Note purposes. National Instruments recommends connecting and enabling limits in your final application. • Clear the Enable checkbox from both Forward Limit and Reverse Limit.
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Page 21: Step 5: 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. Getting Started with NI SMD-7611/7612 and NI 9512 Modules | © National Instruments | 21... -
Page 22: 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.
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