National Instruments 7340 PCI What You Need to Get Started

Chapter 1 Introduction
NI 7340 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
powerful function set provide high-speed communications while
off-loading complex motion functions from the host PC for optimum
command throughput and system performance.
With the 7340, you can use full onboard programming to execute up to
10 simultaneous motion programs.
The 7340 features motion profiles that are controlled with enhanced
PID/PIVff servo updates. Each axis has motion I/O for end-of-travel limit
and home switch inputs, breakpoint output, trigger input, and encoder
feedback. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for information about the
feedback rates. The 7340 also has non-dedicated user I/O including 32 bits
of digital I/O and four analog inputs for ±10 V signals, joystick inputs, or
monitoring of analog sensors. Additionally, the 7340 analog inputs can
provide feedback for loop closure.
RTSI
The 7340 supports the National Instruments Real-Time System Integration
(RTSI) bus. The RTSI bus provides high-speed connectivity between
National Instruments products, including image acquisition (IMAQ) and
data acquisition (DAQ) products. Using the RTSI bus, you can easily
synchronize several functions to a common trigger or timing event across
multiple motion, IMAQ, or DAQ devices.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the 7340 controller, you must have the following items:
❑NI PXI-7340 or PCI-7340 motion controller
❑This manual
❑NI-Motion 6.1 or later driver software and documentation
❑One of the following software packages and documentation:
– LabVIEW 6.0 or later
– LabWindows™/CVI™
– Measurement Studio
–C/C++
– Microsoft Visual Basic
❑A computer with an available PXI or PCI slot