Description
The PXI-7342 is a 2 Axis Stepper/Servo Motion Controller designed for precision motion control applications. This controller falls under the category of Motion Control Hardware & Software, providing advanced control features for a wide range of motion control tasks. The part number for this product is 190977D-02, although there is a noted discrepancy in the description, indicating another part number, 779036-02.
It is equipped with 32 digital I/O channels and offers an input resolution of 12 bits, ensuring accurate data processing and feedback for complex motion control scenarios. The controller operates with dual processors and features a real-time onboard operating system, which is essential for applications requiring precise timing and high-speed execution of motion control algorithms.
The PXI-7342 is compatible with Windows 2000/NT/XP and integrates seamlessly with LabVIEW, along with supporting a variety of applications such as NI Motion Assistant, Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, and C/C++. This broad compatibility ensures that the controller can be easily integrated into existing systems and workflows, offering flexibility in application development and deployment.
With a PID loop update rate of 62 ms, the controller is capable of maintaining tight control over motion processes, ensuring accuracy and stability in dynamic environments. Connectivity is facilitated through a high-density 68-pin female VHDCI connector, providing a robust and reliable physical interface for connecting the controller to other devices and systems.
The controller supports several servo-control loop modes, including PID, PIVff, S-Curve, and Dual Loop, offering versatility in addressing different control requirements and application specifics. Its maximum pulse rate is 4 MHz, with options for full, half, and microstrip stepping, and it maintains a minimum pulse width of 120 ns at rates greater than 2 MHz, ensuring high-speed performance and responsiveness in motion control applications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 190977D-02 (Note discrepancy in description: 779036-02) |
| Category | Motion Control HW & SW |
| Model | PXI-7342 |
| Description | 2 Axis Stepper/Servo Motion Controller |
| Digital I/O Channels | 32 |
| Input Resolution | 12 bits |
| Processors | Dual |
| Operating System | Real-time onboard OS |
| Compatibility | Windows 2000/NT/XP, LabVIEW |
| Supported Applications | LabVIEW, NI Motion Assistant, Measurement Studio, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, C/C++ |
| PID Loop Update Rate | 62 ms |
| Connectors | High-density 68-pin female VHDCI |
| Servo-Control Loop Modes | PID, PIVff, S-Curve, Dual Loop |
| Maximum Pulse Rate | 4 MHz (full, half, microstrip) |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 120 ns at > 2 MHz |
