{"product_id":"national-instruments-pci-7344","title":"National Instruments PCI-7344","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Instruments PCI-7344 Motion Controller (Part Number: 778916-04) is designed for advanced stepper and servo control applications, featuring capabilities such as 3D contouring and 3D linear and circular interpolation. With a PID loop update rate of up to 62 ms, this high-performance controller enables smooth and precise motion control, making it an ideal choice for machine builders and end users who seek a robust platform for rapid application development. The PCI-7344 incorporates a dual-processing architecture that optimizes closed-loop control, motion command processing, and system automation, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. Safety mechanisms, including a watchdog timer with a 63 ms timeout, help maintain system integrity by resetting the board to its startup state when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis motion controller supports trajectory updates ranging from 62.5 to 500 µs\/sample and offers a maximum update range of 62.5 µs per axis. Users can achieve stepper outputs at a pulse rate of up to 4 MHz with a pulse width of 120 ns over a voltage range of 0 to 5 V. The PCI-7344 features four 8-bit digital I\/O ports that can be individually programmed, with two 68-pin high-density VHDCI I\/O connectors for motion control and digital I\/O, supporting up to four axes. The motion I\/O connector provides essential signals for controlling stepper and servo motion, including inhibit outputs, breakpoint outputs, and limit inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor enhanced connectivity with other National Instruments devices, the PCI-7344 includes an RTSI connector. It is fully compatible with major software platforms, including LabVIEW 8.5 or later, Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, and LabWindows\/CVI 8.5 or later, as well as the NI-Motion 7.6 suite. Required hardware includes a computer with a PXI\/PCI slot, along with specific motor drives and cabling. Although the NI PCI-7344 is considered obsolete, Apex Waves continues to offer this motion controller for purchase and repair services. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller measures 6.9 by 3.9 inches and includes a three-year warranty, with user manuals available for download. For pricing information, please contact a sales representative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46683849523436,"sku":"PCI-7344","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/1112\/6600\/files\/National_Instruments_Group_Photo_-_Final_Compressed_fc61af99-3df1-4ce7-b9f9-f73d05ca7b53.jpg?v=1753243121","url":"https:\/\/www.industrialautomationco.com\/products\/national-instruments-pci-7344","provider":"Industrial Automation Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}