Description
The product with the Part Number 186357-04 falls under the Category of Motion Control Hardware & Software. Specifically, it is model PCI-7314, which is a 4 Axis Step, Open Loop Motion Controller Board. This piece of equipment is designed to be utilized as a PCI Step Motion Controller, supporting a total of 4 axes of movement.
The Programming Interface is versatile, offering support for ValueMotion or ValueMotion VIs, in addition to APIs that can be called from programming languages such as Visual Basic and C, among others. It operates in an Open-loop mode only, catering to various Stepping Applications including Half, Full, and Micro-stepping.
Connection to the board is facilitated through a High-density, 68-pin female connector. Additionally, it features a 24-bit Digital I/O Port, which is accessible through an external 68-pin female VHDCI connector. Users should be aware that certain Required Accessories, such as the UMI-7764 Universal Motion Interface (777978-02), and the SH68-C68-S Cable (186381-0R5, 186381-01, 186381-02), are necessary for optimal operation.
Despite its Obsolete Status, as announced by National Instruments, this product remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, ensuring continued support for users who rely on this specific motion control solution.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186357-04 |
| Category | Motion Control HW & SW |
| Model | PCI-7314 |
| Description | 4 Axis Step, Open Loop Motion Controller Board |
| Control Type | PCI Step Motion Controller |
| Number of Axes | 4 |
| Programming Interface | ValueMotion or ValueMotion VIs, APIs callable from Visual Basic, C, etc. |
| Operating Mode | Open-loop only |
| Stepping Applications | Half, Full, Micro-stepping |
| Connector | High-density, 68-pin female connector |
| Digital I/O Port | 24-bit, accessible through external 68-pin female VHDCI connector |
| Required Accessories | UMI-7764 Universal Motion Interface: 777978-02, SH68-C68-S Cable: 186381-0R5, 186381-01, 186381-02 |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the part number for the PCI-7314?
Answer 1: 186357-04
Question 2: How many axes can the PCI-7314 control?
Answer 2: 4 axes
Question 3: What interface does the PCI-7314 use for connection?
Answer 3: High-density, 68-pin female connector
Question 4: Is the PCI-7314 still available for purchase?
Answer 4: Yes, through Apex Waves
Question 5: Does the PCI-7314 operate in open or closed loop?
Answer 5: Open-loop



