Low-Cost Stepper Controller Low-Cost Stepper Motion Controllers NI 7330 Series • Up to 4 axes of stepper motion • 3D linear interpolation • PXI (cPCI) and PCI versions available Operating Systems Models • LabVIEW • NI Motion Assistant • LabWindows/CVI • Measurement Studio • Motion Control Module for Measurement Studio • NI PCI-7334 • NI PXI-7334 • Windows 2000/NT/XP Recommended Software Other Compatible Software • Visual Basic • C/C++ Driver Software (included) • NI-Motion Motion Overview and Applications NI 7330 series devices are low-cost stepper motion controllers for point-to-point applications. These low-cost motion controllers provide new solutions for machine builders who need simple, straightforward motion control without a lot of extra features. Unlike other low-cost motion controllers, NI 7330 controllers still have a variety of powerful features including: • Linear interpolation for coordinating multiple axes. • Real-time system integration for directly communicating with data acquisition or image acquisition boards • High-performance stepper generation for ensuring smooth motion at high velocities. NI-Motion Driver Software NI 7330 devices use the NI-Motion driver. The advantage of this is that if your application needs change in the future, you can easily upgrade your hardware without having to change your code. You can also take advantage of any firmware updates with the fieldupgradable firmware. Feature Maximum number of axes Closed loop stepper control Linear interpolation Configurable auxiliary DIO RTSI S-curve Configurable move complete criteria Software limits High-speed capture Blending Upgradeable firmware NI Motion software API Number of axes per 62.5 microsecond PID rate Static PWM outputs DIO Analog-to-digital converter Stepper output rate Encoder rate PCI PXI Figure 1. NI 7330 Series Features Integration Capabilities Like other NI Motion controllers, NI 7330 controllers offer powerful integration capabilities with both data acquisition and machine vision. One of the most powerful is the RTSI bus or PXI trigger bus capability that you can use to communicate directly with other devices without extra wiring and without consuming bandwidth on the host bus. An NI 7330 is ideal when using stepper motors for applications where only simple motion is required. 638 National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • [email protected] • ni.com NI 7330 Series 4 axes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 2 32 bits 12-bit A/D 4 MHz maximum 20 MHz maximum ✓ ✓ Low-Cost Stepper Motion Controllers As a complement to your motion software product, consider: Technical Support – FREE through applications engineers worldwide, Web resources, and Premier Support – ni.com/support Ordering Information NI PCI-7334 (4-axis stepper) ......................................778417-01 NI PXI-7334 (4-axis stepper) ......................................778444-01 Includes hardware and NI-Motion software, libraries, and examples Accessories Motion Control Fundamentals Training – Instructor-led courses – ni.com/training NI Motion Assistant......................................................778553-01 Universal Motion Interfaces ......................................see page 640 Drives..........................................................................see page 642 Cables..........................................................................see page 645 Professional Services – Feasibility, consulting, and integration through our Alliance Program members – ni.com/alliance BUY ONLINE! Low-Cost Stepper Controller Technical Support for Motion Software Visit ni.com/info and enter pxi7334, pci7334. For more information on NI services and support, visit ni.com/services Specifications Trajectory update rate range............................ Maximum update rate............................... 4-axis update rate ..................................... Multi-axis synchronization ............................... Trajectory parameters Position range............................................ Maximum relative move size .................... Velocity range............................................ Acceleration/deceleration................................ Digital I/O 62.5 to 500 µs/sample 62.5 µs/axis 250 µs total < 1 update sample Ports.................................................................. 4, 8-bit TTL ports, bit configurable, sink or source 24 mA Open-loop PWM outputs Number of PWM outputs .......................... 2 Clock sources............................................. Internal or external ±231 steps ±231 steps 1 to 4,000,000 steps/s 61 to 128,000,000 steps/s2 Power Requirements +5 VDC (±3%) ................................................... +12 VDC (±3%) ................................................. -12 VDC (±3%).................................................. Power consumption.......................................... System Safety Watchdog timer function ................................. Resets board to startup state Shutdown input ................................................ Disable all axes and command outputs Physical Motion I/O Stepper outputs Maximum pulse rate ................................. Step output mode...................................... Encoder inputs.................................................. Maximum count rate ................................. Forward, reverse, and home inputs Number of inputs....................................... Control ....................................................... 1A 30 mA 30 mA 5.7 W, maximum PCI ................................................................... PXI ................................................................... Connectors Motion I/O connector ................................ Digital I/O connector ................................. 4 MHz (full, half, and microstep) Step and direction or CW/CCW Quadrature, incremental, single-ended 20 MHz 17.5 by 9.9 cm (6.9 by 3.9 in.) 16 by 10 cm (6.3 by 3.9 in) 68-pin female high-density VHDCI type 68-pin female high-density VHDCI type Environment Operating temperature..................................... 0 to 55 °C Storage temperature ........................................ -20 to 70 °C Relative humidity range ................................... 10 to 90% (noncondensing) National Instruments • Tel: (800) 433-3488 • Fax: (512) 683-9300 • [email protected] • ni.com Motion 3 per axis Individual enable/disable, stop on input, prevent motion, find home Trigger inputs.................................................... 1 per axis Maximum repetitive capture rate ............. 150 Hz Breakpoint outputs Number of outputs .................................... 1 per axis, programmable polarity Inhibit/enable output Number of outputs .................................... 1 per axis, programmable polarity Analog inputs ................................................... 12-bit resolution, ±10 V range, 50 µs scan rate 639