Accessories A-1MN1903

A.1 Introduction
NextMove PCI is supplied with a software license to c ontrol 1, 2 ,3, 4 or 8 axes. Similarly, the
NextMove PCI Expansion Card is supplied with a softw are license to control a further 4 or 8
axes. Alicens e cannot be upgraded.

A.1.1 NextMove PCI Expan sion card

TheNex tMove PCI Expansion Card is available in 4 or 8 axis v ariants and provides an
additional20 digital inputs , 12 digital outputs, 4 analog inputs, 4 analog outputs (drive
commandoutputs ) and a relay. However,there are no C AN functions. The electrical
specification of the I/O is the same as the main NextMove PC I card. The card requires its own
additionalbreak out module and 100-pin cable.
NextMove PCI supports either one or two expansion cards . Connection to the cards is made
througha bridging PC B (the expansion interconnect) that connects ac ross the top of the
cards.
Figure17 - NextMovePC I Expansion card
Note: Iftwo expans ion cards are used then the dual interconnect board is needed. It is
advisable to exert a retaining force on the interconnect board, to prevent it w orking
loosedue to v ibration.

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