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Getting Started with NI 7340/7350

Motion Controllers and AKD Servo

Drives

This document explains how to install and configure the AKD servo drives for use with the

NI 7340 and NI 7350 motion controllers.

Tip If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the

Tips and

Troubleshooting

section for assistance.

Contents

What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2

Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2

Software............................................................................................................................ 3

Related Documentation .................................................................................................... 4

NI Motion Controller Configuration and Installation............................................................... 5

Step 1: Install NI-Motion.................................................................................................. 5

Step 2: Install the NI 7340/7350 Motion Controller......................................................... 5

Step 3: Install Software on and Configure the

RT PXI Controller (PXI 7340/7350 Only).................................................................... 7

NI UMI and AKD Servo Drive Configuration and Installation ............................................... 8

Step 1: Connect and Configure the NI UMI..................................................................... 8

Step 2: Mount the Drive and Connect the Protective Earth ............................................. 14

Step 3: Connect the NI UMI to AKD Cable to the AKD Servo Drive............................. 15

Step 4: Connect the Logic Power Supply to the AKD Servo Drive................................. 16

Step 5: Connect the Motor and Encoder to the Drive....................................................... 19

Step 6: Connect the AC Input Power................................................................................ 20

Step 7: Connect the Drive Communication...................................................................... 21

Step 8: Confirm Drive Connections ................................................................................. 22

Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 23

Step 1: Update Firmware on the Motion Controller......................................................... 23

Step 2: Configure the NI Motion Controller .................................................................... 23

Step 3: Install AKD WorkBench and Configure the Drive.............................................. 25

Step 4: Test the Motor In MAX........................................................................................ 33

Tips and Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 34

The Drive Does Not Enable.............................................................................................. 34

Cannot Communicate With the Drive Using Ethernet ..................................................... 34

UMI-7772/74 Does Not Turn On ..................................................................................... 34

Drive Does Not Turn On .................................................................................................. 34

Connecting to the PC Using a Static IP............................................................................ 34

National Instruments PCI-7352 User Manual

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