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GETTING STARTED
NI SMD-7610 Stepper Drives
and NI 73xx Motion Controllers
This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7610 stepper drives for use
with the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controllers.
If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the
Tip
and Services
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 2
Hardware Configuration and Installation ................................................................................. 3
Step 1: Install NI-Motion.................................................................................................. 3
Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller.................................................................. 4
(PXI Motion Controllers Only) ..................................................................................... 5
Step 4: Connect and Configure the NI UMI-7764 ........................................................... 7
Step 5: Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI-7764 ...................................... 8
Step 6: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7764 ............................................. 10
Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI-7764 .............................. 10
Step 8: (Optional) Connect the Encoder Signals to the UMI-7764.................................. 10
Step 9: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply to the NI SMD-7610............................ 11
Step 10: Connect the SMD-7610 to the Motor................................................................. 12
Step 11: Configure the NI SMD-7610 DIP Switches....................................................... 13
Step 12: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections...................................................... 16
Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 16
Step 1: Update Firmware on the Motion Controller......................................................... 16
Step 2: Configure the NI Motion Controller .................................................................... 17
Step 3: Test the Motor In MAX........................................................................................ 18
Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 19
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 20
section for assistance.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
GETTING STARTED NI SMD-7610 Stepper Drives and NI 73xx Motion Controllers This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7610 stepper drives for use with the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controllers. If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the Worldwide Support and Services section for assistance. -
Page 2: What You Need To Get Started
NI or third-party stepper motor NI offers stepper motors matched to the NI SMD-7610. Refer to Note ni.com/ for motor options. National Instruments highly recommends using these motion motors for the best user experience. (optional) ENC-7740 encoder for ST17 motors (NI part number 748991-01) or ENC-7741 encoder for ST23 motors (NI part number 748992-01) ... -
Page 3: Hardware Configuration And Installation
When installing NI-Motion, you must be logged on with administrator-level Note access. After you have restarted the system, you may need to refresh Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to view the new controller. Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Step 2: Install The Ni 73Xx Motion Controller
Insert the NI-Motion CD into the CD-ROM drive to display the NI-Motion installation screen, or download the latest version from ni.com/downloads If you have autorun enabled, runs automatically. Otherwise, double-click autorun.exe autorun.exe Follow the onscreen instructions. You must update the firmware on your NI motion controller(s) before you can Note use them with the corresponding version of NI-Motion. -
Page 5: Step 3: Install Software On And Configure The Rt Pxi Controller (Pxi Motion Controllers Only)
Expand the Remote Systems branch. MAX lists the PXI controller as the model name of the controller followed by the MAC address (for example, NI-PXI-8104 00802f108562). Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 5... - Page 6 Record the PXI controller MAC address, located on the side of the controller, for use in identifying the controller. The label also can be removed and placed on the front of the controller for easier access. If you have connected the PXI controller to a monitor, the MAC address also appears when the PXI system boots up.
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Page 7: Step 4: Connect And Configure The Ni Umi-7764
UMI-7764 Inhibit Output signals. Do not plug in or turn on any power to the system until after all hardware Caution connections are complete. Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 7... -
Page 8: Step 5: Connect The Drive Command Signals To The Umi-7764
Figure 3 shows the location of the UMI 7764 Power Input Terminal Block. Figure 3. UMI-7764 Power Input Terminal Block UMI-7764 S2 S1 ASSY186343A-01 AXIS1 AXIS3 AXIS4 AXIS2 FWDLIM1 FWDLIM3 FWDLIM4 FWDLIM2 ACTIVE HOME1 HOME3 HOME2 HOME4 REVLIM1 REVLIM3 REVLIM2 REVLIM4 INHIN1 INHIN3... - Page 9 INDEX1 INDEX3 INDEX2 INDEX4 +5 V INDEX1 INDEX3 INDEX2 INDEX4 +5V GND REQUIRED INPUTS ENCA1 Axis 1 Motion I/O ENCA1 Terminal Block ENCB1 ENCB1 INDEX1 INDEX1 Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 9...
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Page 10: Step 6: Connect The Drive Enable Signal To The Umi-7764
Step 6: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7764 The Drive Enable signal controls the enable function of the drive. To use this signal, connect the EN terminal to the Motion I/O terminal block INHOUT1 terminal. Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI-7764 Complete the following optional steps to connect the drive fault signal to monitor the SMD-7610 for faults. -
Page 11: Step 9: Connect The Ni Ps-12/13 Power Supply To The Ni Smd-7610
Connect an AC input cable to the line, neutral, and protective earth connectors. Connect the SMD-7610 V+ terminal to the power supply +V connector. Connect the SMD-7610 V- terminal to the power supply -V connector. Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Step 10: Connect The Smd-7610 To The Motor
Connect the SMD-7610 green ground screw to earth ground. Connect the NI UMI power supply ground/common terminal and NI PS-12/13 power supply ground connections to ensure a common reference. Refer to the NI SMD-7610 User Manual for more information about Note connecting the power supply. -
Page 13: Step 11: Configure The Ni Smd-7610 Dip Switches
Run Current Idle Current Step Noise Filter Self Test Switch B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Load Inertia Motor Selection 1 2 3 4 Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 13... - Page 14 Refer to Table 2 for the DIP switch settings that this document uses. Table 2. Switch A DIP Switch Settings Setting Name Switch Position Corresponding Value Self Test Step Noise Filter 2 MHz Idle Current Running Current 100% Steps/rev 20000 6 7 8 14 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx...
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Page 16: Step 12: Power On The Drive And Verify Connections
Step 12: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections After all hardware connections have been made complete the following steps to confirm the hardware setup. Turn on all power supplies. Verify that the Drive Status LED on the NI SMD-7610 flashes or is solid green. Figure 12 shows the location of the Drive Status LED. -
Page 17: Step 2: Configure The Ni Motion Controller
12. Click Initialize on the toolbar to send the updated settings to the motion controller. Initializing the motion controller resets it to a known starting state so that it is ready for commands. Getting Started with NI SMD-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 17... -
Page 18: Step 3: Test The Motor In Max
Step 3: Test the Motor In MAX You will now move the motor using the NI motion controller and MAX. Select the 1-D Interactive panel in the Configuration tree and change the settings to match those shown in Figure 13. Change the axis if you are not using Axis 1. Figure 13. -
Page 19: Where To Go Next
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-7610 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: 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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