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NI PCI-7344

4-Axis Stepper/Servo Controller for PCI

  • Blended motion profiles
  • Electronic gearing and 2D/3D interpolation
  • Includes NI-Motion software for Windows 2000/NT/XP/Me/9x
  • 62 µs PID loop update rate
  • Quadrature encoder or analog feedback
  • 4-axis controller, each axis configurable for stepper or DC motor control
Data Sheet

The National Instruments PCI-7344 stepper/servo motion controller is one of our mid-range motion products. This easy-to-use controller is recommended for both simple stepper or DC motor control applications to complex multiaxis motion control applications. The NI PCI-7344 includes dual processors, a real-time onboard operating system, and multiaxis interpolation. Recommended accessories include the NI MID-76xx motor drive or the NI UMI-7764 interface for third-party motor drives.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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778916-04 NI PCI-7344 5 - 10 $ 1,749.00

Each NI PCI-7344 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-7344 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
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Shielded
186380-0R5 SHC68-C68-S Cable (0.5m)
NI Recommended
10 - 15 $ 149.00
186380-02 SHC68-C68-S Cable (2m) 10 - 15 $ 149.00
186381-0R5 SH68-C68-S Cable (0.5m) 10 - 15 $ 89.00
186381-02 SH68-C68-S Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 99.00
186381-01 SH68-C68-S Cable (1m) 10 - 15 $ 89.00
189041-02 SHC68-NT-S Cable Assembly (2m) 5 - 10 $ 49.00
Step 3: Select Connector Block
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D-Sub Connectors
778558-01 NI UMI-7774
NI Recommended
10 - 15 $ 729.00
778556-01 NI UMI-7772 12 - 20 $ 629.00
Power Drives
778003-01 MID-7602, 120 VAC 12 - 20 $ 2,099.00
778003-05 MID-7602, 240 VAC Call $ 2,099.00
778004-01 MID-7652, 120 VAC Call $ 2,599.00
778004-05 MID-7652, 240 VAC Call $ 2,599.00
Screw Terminal Connectors
777978-02 NI UMI-7764 (20 MHz Encoder) 5 - 10 $ 309.00
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Included Motion SoftwareNI Motion
Motion HardwareController
Number of Axes4
Motor/Axis Typestepper, brushed servo, brushless servo, p-command servo
Controller Specifications 
Control Loop Rate1 axis at 62.5 ms
Maximum Step Output Rate 4 MHz
Maximum Encoder Input Rate20 MHz
Feedback Typeanalog, dual encoder, encoder
Profile TypeS-Curve, Trapezoidal
ContouringYes
Electronic Gearing Yes
Blending Yes
Breakpointssingle
Brushless Servo Motor Commutation No
Linear InterpolationYes
Circular InterpolationYes
Spherical InterpolationYes
Helical InterpolationYes
Number of PWM Channels2
Number of Digital IO Channels32
Number of Analog Input Channels8
Motion Profile Import from CAD .dfx fileYes
On-board programmingYes
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width9.9 cm
Weight113 gram
I/O Connector68-pin VHDCI female