victorjiem
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I am currently working on automating a machine, but am quite new to LabView and motion control in general. I am putting together a components list, and wanted to make sure the components I am planning on using will work together, handle the tasks I need them to, make sure I am not missing any components, or have any extraneous components. The current setup uses a PCI-6024E to record torque input by an operator vs pressure output of the system. After cycling the system and analyzing the graph in LabView, the operator manually makes a timing adjustment (turns a screw), and repeats the process untill a satisfactory curve is achieved.
I plan on using a PCI-7342 for the motion control and DAQ duties, connected to a UMI-7772. Connected to the UMI will be a Single Axis AKD Drive (P/N: 781522-01) driving an AKM43H servo to apply the torque to the system. Also connected to the UMI will be a Single Axis Stepper Drive (P/N: P70530) driving a NEMA 17 stepper motor to run the adjustment screw. Will be using a PS-2 (P/N: 777584-01) DC power supply to power the UMI and both Stepper/Servo Drives.
As the PCI-7342 has two serial ports on it, I plan on connecting the current DAQ through one, and connecting the other to the UMI for motion control duties, or do I need to use a Connector Block and connect them both through the same port?
Is the PCI-7342 capable of cycling the system, running the collected data through an algorithm, making the adjustment to the system, and re-cycling until a preset output vs input value is acheived?
I hate to get into this project and realize I am missing several hundred (or thousand) dollars of components, or that I selected the wrong components for the task.
Thanks
I plan on using a PCI-7342 for the motion control and DAQ duties, connected to a UMI-7772. Connected to the UMI will be a Single Axis AKD Drive (P/N: 781522-01) driving an AKM43H servo to apply the torque to the system. Also connected to the UMI will be a Single Axis Stepper Drive (P/N: P70530) driving a NEMA 17 stepper motor to run the adjustment screw. Will be using a PS-2 (P/N: 777584-01) DC power supply to power the UMI and both Stepper/Servo Drives.
As the PCI-7342 has two serial ports on it, I plan on connecting the current DAQ through one, and connecting the other to the UMI for motion control duties, or do I need to use a Connector Block and connect them both through the same port?
Is the PCI-7342 capable of cycling the system, running the collected data through an algorithm, making the adjustment to the system, and re-cycling until a preset output vs input value is acheived?
I hate to get into this project and realize I am missing several hundred (or thousand) dollars of components, or that I selected the wrong components for the task.
Thanks