National Instruments 778540-04 PXI Motion Control Module

The National Instruments 778540-04, also known as the PXI-7354, is a high-performance motion control module that can manage both basic and intricate motion applications. In addition to providing fully coordinated circular, linear, point-to-point, gearing, and vector space control, this adaptable controller also delivers blended motion trajectory control. Both host-centric programming configurations and embedded real-time motion environments can use it successfully. With eight 16-bit analog-to-digital converters for onboard data collecting, the 778540-04 can perform sophisticated motion trajectories and trigger features more effectively. It can also be used for brushless motor control since it allows sinusoidal commutation.

Because of the NI‑Motion driver software, the 778540-04 module may start all axes at once and guarantee that each axis follows pre-established profiles for acceleration and velocity. Among its many I/O possibilities are 64 bits of digital I/O, which can be used for a number of purposes, including controlling solid-state relays using the SSR adapter or operating valves. It also features eight 16-bit analog I/O channels, which are perfect for reading analog measures such as potentiometers.

The 778540-04 is a noteworthy device because of its static-friction adjustment capability, which alleviates the disparity between the friction experienced by an object during motion and its initial higher static friction. When fine-tuning systems with notable variations in static and dynamic friction, this correction is especially helpful since it facilitates more accurate control. This property is very useful for piezoelectric devices, which are noted for having high static friction. For help in fine-tuning these kinds of devices, National Instruments also offers a free Piezo Tuning Wizard. LabVIEW software and NI Motion Assistant are then utilized for programming.

In terms of performance, the 778540-04 has a maximum PID update rate of 62.5 μs per axis and a PID update rate range of 62.5 to 500 μs per sample. The total PID update rate for systems using all eight axes is 250 μs. With features like a watchdog timer function that resets the board to its startup state and a shutdown input that disables all axes and command outputs, the module also ensures system safety. There are eight 8-bit TTL ports that can be configured to sink or source 24 mA outputs, and 16-bit resolution within a ±10 V range for the analog outputs.