National Instruments ISM-7411 - User Manual

GETTING STARTED
NI ISM-7411/7412/7413
Integrated Steppers
Note If you are a new user of LabVIEW or are unfamiliar with LabVIEW, refer to
the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual for information about LabVIEW and
LabVIEW terminology.
This document explains how to install and configure the NI ISM-7411/7412/7413 integrated
steppers.
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 1
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 1
Software............................................................................................................................ 2
Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation and Configuration ................................................................................. 3
Step 1: Connect the NI PS-12/13 Power Supply .............................................................. 3
Step 2: Connect the Integrated Stepper to the Network ................................................... 4
Step 3: Verify the Connections......................................................................................... 8
Using the ISM with SoftMotion ............................................................................................... 8
Running the Example ....................................................................................................... 8
Understanding the Example.............................................................................................. 9
Worldwide Support and Services ............................................................................................. 10
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following items to get started.
Hardware
 12 VDC to 70 VDC power supply. NI PS-12 (NI part number 748906-01) or
NI PS-13 (NI part number 748907-01) recommended.
 Tool for inserting wires into a screw terminal connector
 A PC running Microsoft Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP SP3, with an available Ethernet port
 A CAT5 Ethernet cable (not included)
 NI ISM 7411/7412/7413 integrated stepper

National Instruments ISM-7411 Specifications