NI 7350 Getting Started

Motion controllers and stepper drives

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What You Need to Get Started
Hardware Requirements
Lists the necessary hardware components, including controllers, drives, and cables.
Software Requirements
Lists the required software, such as driver software and programming environments.
Related Documentation
Lists other manuals and resources providing additional details on motion controllers and drives.
Configuration and Installation Steps
Connecting the Stepper Motor
Instructions for physically connecting the stepper motor to the P7000 drive.
Configuring DIP Switches
Guide on setting DIP switches on the P7000 drive for proper motor operation.
Connecting Power to the Drive
Detailed instructions for connecting AC or DC power to the P7000 series stepper drive.
Drive Configuration Details
Motor Selection and Step Resolution Settings
Details DIP switch settings for selecting motors and configuring step resolution.
Load Inertia and Dynamic Smoothing Settings
Explains DIP switch settings for load inertia and dynamic smoothing for motor stabilization.
Current Reduction and Multistepping Settings
Covers DIP switch settings for current reduction and multistepping features.
Encoderless Stall Detection Settings
Details DIP switch settings for enabling encoderless stall detection.
Serial Port Configuration
COM Port Settings for Serial Communication
Explains how to configure COM port settings in the Device Manager for serial communication.
Software Installation and Setup
Installing P7000 Tools Configuration Software
Guides through the installation of the P7000 Tools configuration software.
P7000 Setup Wizard
Guides through the P7000 Tools setup wizard for drive configuration.
Motor Testing and Configuration
Testing with P7000 Tools
Describes how to use jog controls in P7000 Tools to test motor movement.
Configuring the NI UMI
Details connecting the NI UMI and its power supply for motion control.
Configuring Motion Controller with MAX
Instructions for importing and configuring motion controller settings using MAX.
Testing Motor with MAX
Describes using the 1-D Interactive panel in MAX to test motor movement.
Advanced Motion Control
Configuring Moves with NI Motion Assistant
Steps to configure a simple one-axis straight line move using NI Motion Assistant.
Exporting to LabVIEW
How to export motion control profiles from Motion Assistant to LabVIEW.
Troubleshooting and Support
P7000 Series Stepper Drive Troubleshooting
Lists common issues with the P7000 drive and their potential causes.
Where to Go for Support
Information on accessing technical support and contact details for National Instruments.

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