Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation
© National Instruments Corporation 2-5 NI 7350 User Manual
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1. Power off and unplug the computer.
Caution To protect yourself and the computer from electrical hazards, the computer
should remain unplugged until the installation is complete.
2. Open the computer case to expose access to the PCI expansion slots.
3. Choose an unused +3.3 V or +5V PCI sl ot, and remove the
corresponding expansion slot cover on the back panel of the computer.
4. Touch a metal part on the computer case to discharge any static
electricity that might be on your clothes or body before handling the
controller. Static electricity can damage the controller.
5. Gently rock the controller into the slot. The connection may be tight,
but do not force the controller into place.
6. If required, screw the mounting bracket of the controller to the back
panel rail of the computer.
7. Replace the cover.
Caution Make sure you have correctly connected all safety devices before you power on
the motion system. Safety devices include inhibits, limit switches, and emergency shut
down circuits.
Caution Always power on the computer containing the NI 7350 controller then initialize
the controller before you power on the rest of the motion system. Power off in the reverse
order.
8. Plug in and power on the computer.
9. Initialize the controller.
Note When adding or removing a controller from a Windows 2000/XP system, you must
be logged on with administrator-level access. After you have restarted the system, you may
need to refresh MAX to view the new controller.
Connecting Brushless Servo Motors
The NI 7350 controller can connect to brushless servo drives that perform
sinusoidal commutation or to drives that do not. When connecting to a
drive that performs the sinusoidal commutation, only one DAC output
is required per axis. For information about configuring the NI-Motion