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PCI-Step-4CX, 4-Axes, Closed-Loop, Stepper Motion Controller
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" Amazing to work with and had my order within 1 week after purchasing with all NI certs and data that were needed. "
March 2025
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January 2025
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May 2025
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January 2025
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July 2025
Andrew Gar**** Verified Buyer
" Amazing to work with and had my order within 1 week after purchasing with all NI certs and data that were needed. "
March 2025
Said Sai**** Verified Buyer
" Competent contact for highly specialized components. The support team is very knowledgeable. Many thanks for the help and the fast shipping! "
January 2025
Bob C**** Verified Buyer
" Jason was able to get our emergency situation taken care of quickly and professionally. "
May 2025
Gregg Flecki**** Verified Buyer
" Great service and great products. This is my 2nd time using Apex Waves, truly impressed. "
January 2025
National Instruments PCI-Step-4CX Stepper Motion Controller
The PCI-Step-4CX is a Closed-Loop Stepper Motion Controller from the ValueMotion Series. The NI PCI-Step-4CX is launched by National Instruments. The NI PCI-Step-4CX is designed for stepper motors with 4 independent axes available. This Closed-Loop Stepper Motion Controller functions with ValueMotion software by NI. The PCI-Step-4CX is fully compatible operating with the following types of software: BridgeVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and LabVIEW application software. The NI PCI-Step-4CX can be installed on Windows operating systems.
The NI PCI-Step-4CX is designed to work with computers with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus slot. The PCI-Step-4CX is manufactured for stepper motors that are operated in closed-loop mode. This Stepper Motion Controller can operate in open-loop mode as well. The PCI-Step-4CX is available with additional I/O for various functions. The National Instruments PCI-Step-4CX provides a controlling function for home-based switches and can be utilized for other general-purpose functions. The PCI-Step-4CX has a maximum step frequency of 750 thousand steps/s.
The NI PCI-Step-4CX can control position and velocity modes in position or velocity control types of applications. The PCI-Step-4CX utilizes a quadrature encoder for getting position or velocity feedback. The NI PCI-Step-4CX works for defining the direction of stepper motors either in clockwise or counterclockwise modes. The NI PCI-Step-4CX uses an encoding frequency of 1 MHz. The I/O voltage range of this Closed-Loop Stepper Motion Controller is 0 to 5 V.
PCI-Step-4CX Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the controller will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PCI-Step-4CX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Type | Closed-Loop Stepper Motion Controller |
| Axes | 4 |
| Maximum Step Frequency | 750,000 steps/s |
| Maximum Encoder Frequency | 1 MHz |
| Digital I/O Input Voltage Range | 0 to 5 V |
| Digital I/O Output Voltage Range | 0 to 5 V |
| Dimensions | 12.3 by 3.9 in. |
| A/D Connector | 10-pin male box header |
| Warranty | 2-3 Year Warranty |
| PCI-Step-4CX Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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