Introducing the National Instruments part number 777935-01, the PXI-7344 FlexMotion Control Module. This advanced motion control module is engineered for seamless integration with PCI and PXI bus computers, delivering fully programmable motion control for up to four independent or coordinated axes. The PXI-7344 is suitable for both servo and stepper motor applications, facilitating point-to-point and straight-line vector movements, as well as complex trajectories for stepper motors and servos.

The module employs state-of-the-art dual-processor architecture, featuring a Motorola MC68331 real-time 32-bit CPU paired with an Analog Devices ADSP-2185 digital signal processor (DSP) and custom field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Its high-performance capabilities include a PID update rate adjustable between 62.5 and 500 µs/sample, ensuring rapid response to input changes. Position accuracy is maintained at ±1 quadrature count with encoder feedback and ±1 LSB with analog feedback, facilitating precise control in dynamic applications.

The PXI-7344 includes eight multiplexed analog inputs, with a programmable voltage range of ±10 Volts, ±5 Volts, 0 to 10 Volts, and 0 to 5 Volts, alongside four analog outputs with a ±10 Volts range. The module also offers four digital I/O ports, with two capable of PWM output. It consumes 5.7 Watts of power, operating on a 12 Volts DC supply with a current draw of 30 mA. Compactly designed with dimensions of 16 by 10 cm and weighing 170 g (6 oz.), the PXI-7344 FlexMotion Control Module is an ideal solution for robust motion control applications in industrial automation settings.