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National Instruments NI 73 Series Getting Started

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GETTING STARTED
NI SMD-7620/7621 Stepper
Drives and NI 73xx Motion
Controllers
This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drives for
use with the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controllers.
If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the
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and Services
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 2
Hardware .................................................................................................................. 2
Software.................................................................................................................... 3
NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation....................................................... 4
Step 1: Install NI-Motion.......................................................................................... 4
Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller.......................................................... 5
Controllers Only)................................................................................................... 6
Step 1: Connect and Configure the UMI-7772/7774................................................ 8
Step 6: Connect the NI SMD-7620/7621 to AC Power............................................ 11
Step 7: Connect the SMD-7620/7621 to the Motor.................................................. 12
Step 8: Connect the NI SMD-7620/7621 to the Network ........................................ 13
Step 9: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections................................................ 14
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................... 15
Hardware .................................................................................................................. 15
Software.................................................................................................................... 16
NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation....................................................... 17
Step 1: Install NI-Motion.......................................................................................... 17
Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller.......................................................... 17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED NI SMD-7620/7621 Stepper Drives and NI 73xx Motion Controllers This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7620/7621 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: Connecting And Using The Ni Smd-7620/7621 With The Ni Umi-7772/7774

    Step 3: Install Software on and Configure the RT PXI Controller (PXI Motion Controllers Only) ....................19 NI UMI-7764 and NI SMD-7620/7621 Configuration and Installation......20 Step 1: Connect and Configure the NI UMI-7764............ 20 Step 2: Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI-7764 ......22 Step 3: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7764 ........

  • Page 3: Software

    One of the following software packages and documentation: – LabVIEW 8.5 or later ™ ™ – LabWindows /CVI 8.5 or later – Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 – Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 3...

  • Page 4: Ni Motion Controller Configuration And Installation

    Figure 1 shows the hardware connections using a UMI-7772/7774. Figure 1. UMI-7772/7774 to NI SMD-7620/7621 Drive Connections UMI-7772/7774 SHC68-C68-S Cable I/O Connections NI SMD-7620/7621 AC Input +24 V Power Supply Encoder (NI PS-15 Shown) Connections NI Stepper Motor NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation Before installing the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controller refer to the Caution user manual appropriate to your controller for safety and specification information.

  • Page 5: Step 2: Install The Ni 73Xx Motion Controller

    Gently rock the controller into the slot. The connection may be tight, but do not force the controller into place. Check that the bracket of the device aligns with the hole in the back panel rail Note of the computer chassis. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 5...

  • Page 6: Step 3: Install Software On And Configure The Rt Pxi Controller (Pxi Motion Controllers Only)

    MAX icon on the desktop ( ), or by selecting Start»All Programs» National Instruments»Measurement & Automation. 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).

  • Page 7: Ni Umi-7772/7774 And Ni Smd-7620/7621 Configuration And Installation

    This section covers the hardware setup for the NI UMI-7772/7774 and NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drive. If you are using a UMI-7764 refer to the Connecting and Using the NI SMD-7620/7621 with the NI UMI-7764 section. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 7...

  • Page 8: Step 1: Connect And Configure The Umi-7772/7774

    Note configure the limit and home inputs themselves as active-high or active-low. You must configure the limit and home inputs separately on the National Instruments motion controller using MAX or the NI-Motion driver software. This DIP switch does not need to be configured when the UMI-7772/7774 is used with the NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drives.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Connect The Drive Command Signals To The Umi-7772/7774

    Connect the SMD-7620/7621 X1/STEP+ terminal (pin 1) and the SMD-7620/7621 X2/DIR+ terminal (pin 3) to the DB15M cable pin 3 wire (red) which corresponds to the UMI-7772/7774 +5V OUT terminal. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 9...

  • Page 10: Step 3: Connect The Drive Enable Signal To The Umi-7772/7774

    Figure 4 shows the SMD-7620/7621 Drive Command and I/O Connector location and pinout. Figure 4. SMD-7620/7621 Drive Command and I/O Connector A+ A- X1/STEP+ Reserved X1/STEP– Reserved X2/DIR+ X2/DIR– Y1– X3/EN+ X3/EN– Y2– Reserved +5V OUT (100 mA MAX) Step 3: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7772/7774 Complete the following steps to connect the Drive Enable signal, which controls the enable function of the drive: Connect the X3/EN+ terminal (pin5) to the DB15M cable pin 6 wire (green) which...

  • Page 11: Step 5: (Optional) Connect The Encoder Signals To The Umi-7772/7774

    8A fast acting fuse. The SMD-7621 contains an internal 3.5A fast acting fuse. If an external fuse is desired, National Instruments recommends a 6A fast acting fuse for the SMD-7620 and a 3 amp fast acting fuse for the SMD-7621 version.

  • Page 12: Step 7: Connect The Smd-7620/7621 To The Motor

    Refer to the NI SMD-7620/7621 User Manual for more information about Note connecting to AC power. Figure 5 shows the SMD-7620/7621 Power and Motor Connector location and pinout, with optional fusing and line filters. Figure 5. SMD-7620/7621 Power and Motor Connector A+ A- To Earth Ground Line Filter...

  • Page 13: Step 8: Connect The Ni Smd-7620/7621 To The Network

    DHCP. This document assumes you have configured the drive for DHCP. For Note information about other settings refer to the NI SMD-7620/7621 User Manual. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 13...

  • Page 14: Step 9: Power On The Drive And Verify Connections

    Figure 9 shows the 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 Step 9: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections After all hardware connections have been made complete the following steps to confirm the hardware setup.

  • Page 15: Connecting And Using The Ni Smd-7620/7621 With The Ni Umi-7764

    Snap-on ferrite bead for the power supply cable (included with your NI UMI-7764). Refer to the UMI-7764 User Guide and Specifications for installation information.  NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drive  NI or third-party stepper motor Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 15...

  • Page 16: Software

    NI offers stepper motors matched to the NI SMD-7620/7621. Refer to Note for motor options. National Instruments highly recommends using ni.com/motion these motors for the best user experience.  (Optional) ENC-7741 encoder for ST23 motors or ENC-7742 encoder for ST34 motors ...

  • Page 17: Ni Motion Controller Configuration And Installation

    To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the Caution computer must remain unplugged until the installation is complete. Choose an unused peripheral slot and remove the filler panel. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 17...
  • Page 18 Touch a metal part on the chassis to discharge any static electricity that might be on your clothes or body. Static electricity can damage the controller. Insert the PXI controller into the chosen slot. Use the injector/ejector handle to fully secure the device into place.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Software On And Configure The Rt Pxi Controller (Pxi Motion Controllers Only)

    Click Next to install the selected software on the controller. Click Help if you need information about installing recommended software sets. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 19...

  • Page 20: Ni Umi-7764 And Ni Smd-7620/7621 Configuration And Installation

    10. Wait for installation to complete, then click Finish. 11. Expand the Devices and Interfaces item under the PXI system. 12. Right-click the remote motion controller icon and select Map to Local Machine. This assigns a local board ID to the remote motion controller in the host system. Mapping the remote controller into the local system allows you to configure the controller through MAX exactly as you would a controller that is in the host system.
  • Page 21 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-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 21...

  • Page 22: Step 2: Connect The Drive Command Signals To The Umi-7764

    Figure 14 shows the location of the UMI 7764 Power Input Terminal Block. Figure 14. 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 23 INDEX1 INDEX3 INDEX2 INDEX4 +5 V INDEX1 INDEX3 INDEX2 INDEX4 +5V GND REQUIRED INPUTS Axis 1 Motion I/O ENCA1 Terminal Block ENCA1 ENCB1 ENCB1 INDEX1 INDEX1 Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 23...

  • Page 24: Step 3: Connect The Drive Enable Signal To The Umi-7764

    Step 3: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7764 Complete the following steps to connect the Drive Enable signal, which controls the enable function of the drive: Connect the X3/EN- terminal (pin 6) to the Motion I/O terminal block INHOUT1 terminal. Connect the X3/EN+ terminal (pin 5) to the Motion I/O +5V terminal.

  • Page 25: Step 6: Connect The Ni Smd-7620/7621 To Ac Power

    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 26: Step 7: Connect The Smd-7620/7621 To The Motor

    Step 7: Connect the SMD-7620/7621 to the Motor Do not connect or disconnect the motor with the power on. Caution NI offers NEMA 23 and NEMA 34 stepper motors matched to the SMD-7620/7621. When connecting these motors to the SMD-7620, connect them in parallel as shown in Figure 18. Motor wire colors are correct for NI stepper motors compatible with the Note NI SMD-7620/7621.

  • Page 27: Step 8: Connect The Ni Smd-7620/7621 To The Network

    Figure 21 shows the NI SMD-7620/7621 IP address selection switch and Ethernet connector. Figure 21. 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 73xx | © National Instruments | 27...

  • Page 28: Step 9: Power On The Drive And Verify Connections

    Step 9: 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 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.

  • Page 29: Step 2: Update Firmware On The Motion Controller

    Select Open Loop Stepper from the Default Configurations section. Expand Default xxxx Settings, and then expand the axis associated with the NI SMD-7620/7621 stepper drive. Click Axis Configuration and set Type to Stepper. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 29...
  • Page 30 These configuration settings disable limits for initial setup and testing Note purposes. National Instruments recommends connecting and enabling limits in your final application. Set the limit and home input active state depending on which NI UMI you are using. This prevents the limit active error from occurring when no limits are connected.

  • Page 31: Step 4: Test The Motor In Max

    If using the UMI-7764, use the available screw-terminal connections on the same axis terminal block as the integrated steppers connections. • If using the UMI-7772/7774, use the DB9M, DB15M, and DB25M pigtail cables. Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx | © National Instruments | 31...

  • Page 32: 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. 32 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI SMD-7620/7621 and NI 73xx...

  • Page 33: 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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