The National Instruments 777978-02 Universal Motion Interface (UMI-7764) is a robust connectivity accessory designed to seamlessly integrate with the NI 7330, NI 7340, and NI 7350 series motion controllers, making it ideal for both industrial and laboratory applications. This interface allows for the control of up to four axes independently or simultaneously, facilitating the connection of third-party stepper and servo drives, as well as enabling integration with feedback systems and digital I/O. Supporting industry-standard interfaces, the 777978-02 simplifies connections by managing step and direction signals or clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW) pulse inputs for stepper systems, while accepting a ±10 V analog input for servo systems.

The design of the 777978-02 prioritizes ease of field wiring with dedicated encoder, limit switch, and amplifier/drive terminal blocks for each axis. These terminal blocks meet industry standards, enabling quick and efficient wire installation without specialized tools. A single interface cable connects the device to the motion controller, reducing cable clutter and potential connection issues.

Safety is a key feature of the 777978-02, which includes a host bus monitor power interlock that automatically disconnects power to the drive when the host computer is turned off or the interface cable is unplugged, enhancing operational safety. Enclosed in a durable metal chassis with a hinged lid and rubber feet, the device is designed for solid desktop use. Each axis is equipped with an encoder interface supporting quadrature and incremental inputs, featuring a differential input threshold of ±0.3 V and compatibility with TTL/CMOS levels for single-ended input. Additionally, a 10 μs RC time constant noise filter on the analog inputs ensures signal integrity during operation.