GETTING STARTEDNI SMD-7610 Stepper Drivesand NI 73xx Motion ControllersThis document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7610 stepper drives for usewith the NI 7330/7340/7350 motion controllers.Tip If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the Worldwide Supportand Services section for assistance.ContentsWhat You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2Software............................................................................................................................ 2Hardware Configuration and Installation ................................................................................. 3Step 1: Install NI-Motion.................................................................................................. 3Step 2: Install the NI 73xx Motion Controller.................................................................. 4Step 3: Install Software on and Configure the RT PXI Controller(PXI Motion Controllers Only) ..................................................................................... 5Step 4: Connect and Configure the NI UMI-7764 ........................................................... 7Step 5: Connect the Drive Command Signals to the UMI-7764 ...................................... 8Step 6: Connect the Drive Enable Signal to the UMI-7764 ............................................. 10Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal to the UMI-7764 .............................. 10Step 8: (Optional) Connect the Encoder Signals to the UMI-7764.................................. 10Step 9: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply to the NI SMD-7610............................ 11Step 10: Connect the SMD-7610 to the Motor................................................................. 12Step 11: Configure the NI SMD-7610 DIP Switches....................................................... 13Step 12: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections...................................................... 16Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 16Step 1: Update Firmware on the Motion Controller......................................................... 16Step 2: Configure the NI Motion Controller .................................................................... 17Step 3: Test the Motor In MAX........................................................................................ 18Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 19Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 20