National Instruments 9512 C Series Getting Started

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GETTING STARTEDNI SMD-7611/7612 Stepper Drivesand NI 9512 C Series ModulesNote If you are a new user of LabVIEW or are unfamiliar with LabVIEW, refer tothe Getting Started with LabVIEW manual for information about LabVIEW andLabVIEW terminology.This document explains how to install and configure the NI SMD-7611/7612 stepper drives foruse with the NI 9512 C Series drive interface module.ContentsWhat You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2Software............................................................................................................................ 2Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 3Hardware Installation and Configuration ................................................................................. 4Step 1: Set Up the CompactRIO System .......................................................................... 4Step 2: Connect the NI 9512 to the 37-Pin Terminal Block............................................. 5Step 3: Connect the 37-Pin Terminal Block to the +24 V Power Supply ........................ 6Step 4: Connect the Drive Command Signals .................................................................. 6Step 5: Connect the Drive Enable Signal ......................................................................... 7Step 6: (Optional) Connect the Drive Fault Signal........................................................... 7Step 7: (Optional) Connect the Encoder Signals .............................................................. 7Step 8: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply to the NI SMD-7611/7612................... 8Step 9: Connect the SMD-7611/7612 to the Motor.......................................................... 9Step 10: Configure the NI SMD-7611/7612 DIP Switches.............................................. 10Step 11: Set the Motor Selection Switch .......................................................................... 11Step 12: Power on the Drive and Verify Connections...................................................... 13Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 14Step 1: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller..................................... 14Step 2: Create a Project in Scan Interface Mode .............................................................. 15Step 3: Add Resources to the Project ............................................................................... 16Step 4: Configure the NI 9512 Axis ................................................................................. 18Step 5: Enable and Test the Drive Using LabVIEW ........................................................ 21Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 22