USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS NI UMI-7774/7772 This document provides information about the National Instruments Universal Motion Interface (UMI)-7774/7772 functionality and includes instructions for getting started, specifications, connection requirements, and safety information. Contents Introduction............................2 Features ............................2 Safety Information ..........................4 Electromagnetic Compatibility Information..................
Introduction The UMI-7774 and UMI-7772 (UMI-7774/72) are standalone connectivity accessories designed to be used with National Instruments 73xx series motion controllers for up to four axes of simultaneous or independent control. Ideally suited to industrial and laboratory applications, the UMI-7774/72 connects third-party stepper and servo drives (amplifiers) and/or feedback and digital I/O to National Instruments motion controllers.
You can compromise the safety protection built into the device. If the device is damaged in any way, return the device to National Instruments for repair. Keep away from live circuits. Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are trained to do so.
Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.
P7000 series stepper drives. Go to for all available products. ni.com/motion Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products for use with the UMI-7774/72, including the following: • Mounting accessories. Refer to the Mounting the UMI-7774/72 section for information about specific equipment for each available mounting package.
Page 9
Caution Do not touch exposed connector pins. Doing so may cause damage to the device. Mount the UMI-7774/72, if necessary. Refer to the Mounting the UMI-7774/72 section for mounting options. Connect the UMI-7774/72 to the NI 73xx motion controller by connecting one end of the SHC68-C68-S cable to the 68-pin motion I/O connector on the motion controller and the other end to the 68-pin motion I/O connector on the UMI-7774/72.
The UMI-7774/72 has one clip for mounting on a standard 35 mm DIN rail. You can order the DIN rail mounting kit (part number 778710-01) from National Instruments. Complete the following steps to mount the UMI-7774/72 on a DIN rail.
Mounting the UMI-7774/72 on a Panel You must use a panel-mount kit to mount the UMI-7774/72 on a panel. You can order the appropriate kit (part number 778709-01 or 778711-01) from National Instruments. Complete the following steps to install the panel-mount kit.
Page 13
Fasten the two brackets of the panel-mount kit to the back of the UMI-7774/72 using a number 2 Phillips screwdriver and the 8-32 .25 in. countersink screws shipped with the panel-mount kit. These screws have a nylon coating to prevent them from loosening. Refer to Figures 8, 9, 10, and 11 for illustrations of mounting the UMI-7774/72 on a panel.
Disconnect power before removing the UMI-7774/72 from the rack. Connector Descriptions This section describes how to wire National Instruments motion controllers, third-party drives, sensors, and field I/O to the UMI-7774/72. This section also describes the polarity (active state) settings and LED indicators on the UMI-7774/72. Refer to Figure 1 for the UMI-7774/72 connector, LED, and switch locations.
Power Status Indicators When you finish making the required power connections to the V, C, V , and C terminals, power on the 24 VDC power supply. The V LED illuminates. If the 24 VDC power supply has also been connected to the V and C terminals, the V...
Some stepper drives require clockwise direction (CW) and counterclockwise direction (CCW) commands rather than Step and Dir commands. You can configure National Instruments motion controllers to provide either type of stepper commands. Both Step (CW) and Dir (CCW) signals are pass-through signals.
Fault The Fault signal is an optically isolated digital input. If the Fault input signal is asserted, the DISABLED LED is lit and the Enable output signal is deactivated. Refer to Figure 14 for the location of the axis status LEDs. You can configure the axis Fault input signals as active low or active high inputs using the switch for the axis labeled FAULT.
Viso Fault + Current Limiter Fault – Low-Side Switch Ciso UMI-7774/72 Figure 18. Example of Wiring a Low-Side Switch to the Fault Input Enable Output The Enable output signal is an optically isolated digital output used to enable or disable the drive for the axis.
The Enable output circuit provides a current source to an external device. The maximum output current for the Enable output depends on the V voltage. Refer to Table 4 for the maximum output current at different V voltages. Table 4. Maximum Available Output Current Maximum Output Current (mA) 30 V 160 mA...
Encoder The UMI-7774/72 works only with encoders that have differential line or complementary driver outputs. Refer to Figure 21 for an illustration of the encoder input interface circuit. The UMI-7774/72 supports differential inputs for Phase A, Phase B, and Index signals. Phase A Phase A 120 Ω...
When connecting the encoder signals to the UMI-7774/72, use shielded wire of at least 24 AWG. National Instruments recommends you use cables with twisted pairs and an overall shield for improved noise immunity and signal integrity. Figure 23 shows twisted pairs in a shielded cable.
Page 27
The interface circuit is the same for the forward limits, reverse limits, and home inputs. As shown in Figure 24, you can wire a sourcing output device, such as a PNP sensor, to the limit or home inputs. You can use the isolated power (V ) and isolated common (C ) signals provided on the control connector to power the limit home sensor.
Global Stop The UMI-7774/72 has a single 9-pin D-SUB connector for global stop wiring. This connector includes the Inhibit All input and the Shutdown input signals. Both signals are optically isolated sinking inputs. Refer to Figure 26 for the pin locations of the Global Stop connector and to Table 6 for the corresponding signals for each pin.
2 as outputs. To access the 16 (eight inputs and eight outputs) digital I/O signals on the National Instruments motion controller, connect one end of an additional SHC68-C68-S cable to the 68-pin digital I/O connector on the motion controller and the other end to the 68-pin digital I/O connector on the UMI-7774/72.
Page 33
The Digital output circuit sources current to external loads. The maximum output current for the digital outputs depends on the V voltage. Refer to Table 4 for the maximum output current at different V voltages. Table 10. Maximum Available Output Current Maximum Output Current (mA) 30 V 160 mA...
When you use torque mode, you can set all of the control gains with the National Instruments motion controller software. Using torque mode on the drive also reduces noise and enables you to achieve high position repeatability in the motion system.
Maximum on-state voltage drop ......1.2 V at 100 mA Reverse polarity protection ........Yes, –30 V Short circuit and overload protection.....Yes General Purpose Digital Outputs Type................Optically isolated, current sourcing Output voltage range..........5 to 30 V Output current ..............60 mA, maximum 24 V ............150 mA, maximum 30 V ............160 mA, maximum...
At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee...
National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the UMI-7664 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers