user manual

Chapter 1 Introduction
NI 7350 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
Hardware
The NI 7350 controller is a high performance controller that uses an
advanced dual-processor for embedded real-time control. This powerful
functionality provides high-speed communications while off-loading
complex motion functions from the host PC for maximum command
throughput and system performance.
The NI 7350 features motion profiles that are controlled with enhanced PID
control loop/PIVff control loop high-speed servo update rates. The update
rate depends on the number of axes enabled. Refer to Appendix A,
Specifications, for more information.
Each axis has motion I/O for end-of-travel limit and home switch inputs,
breakpoint (position compare) output, trigger (position capture) input, hall
effect sensor input, and encoder feedback. The NI 7350 controller also has
non-dedicated user I/O including 64 bits of digital I/O and eight analog
inputs for ±10 V signals, joystick inputs, or analog sensor monitoring.
Additionally, the NI 7350 analog inputs can provide feedback for loop
closure.
RTSI
The NI 7350 controller supports the National Instruments Real-Time
System Integration (RTSI) bus. The RTSI bus provides high-speed
connectivity between National Instruments products, including image
acquisition and data acquisition products. Using the RTSI bus, you can
easily synchronize several functions to a common trigger (position capture)
or timing event across multiple motion, image, or data acquisition devices.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the NI 7350 controller, you must have the
following items:
❑ NI PXI-7350 controller or NI PCI-7350 controller and documentation
❑ NI-Motion driver software and documentation