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NI LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module


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Explore how to realize motion applications with LabVIEW NI SoftMotion

NI LabVIEW software and the LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module deliver graphical development for custom motion control applications. With LabVIEW NI SoftMotion, you can use the LabVIEW project to configure all of your motion axis settings, test your configuration, tune your motors, and quickly develop a custom motion application.

  • Design custom motion control applications using graphical development tools
  • Benefit from functions for trajectory generation, spline interpolation, position, or velocity control
  • Use the high-level function block API for simplified motion profile development
  • Define custom axes that include standard I/O, custom control algorithms, or communication interfaces
  • Create virtual prototypes using the pioneering tool NI SoftMotion for SolidWorks

Simplified Application Development

LabVIEW NI SoftMotion offers the convenience of programming your motion profiles with a high-level function block API including function blocks for straight-line, arc, and contoured move types as well as function blocks for advanced operations like electronic gearing and camming.

New C Series Drive Interface Modules for NI CompactRIO

Combine LabVIEW NI SoftMotion with the new NI C Series drive interface modules for NI CompactRIO to take advantage of the CompactRIO Scan Mode for simplified application development for single-axis and multiaxis coordinated motion.

Customize the Control Algorithms and Connect to Specialized I/O

For applications that require functionality or features that are not in the C Series drive interface modules, LabVIEW NI SoftMotion provides axis interface nodes, which you can use to create custom motion applications that add specialized I/O or customized control algorithms.

Create Virtual Prototypes through Integration with DS SolidWorks

LabVIEW NI SoftMotion enables virtual prototyping for motion-based machines and devices by connecting to the DS SolidWorks 3D CAD design tool. This pioneering feature connects SolidWorks 3D CAD models to LabVIEW. Using the high-level motion functions, engineers and scientists can develop custom motion control applications and apply them to the 3D CAD model to experience the dynamic behavior of their design, validate their motion profiles, and optimize the final machine.

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Experience the Ease-of-Use of LabVIEW NI SoftMotion
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Explore How to Realize Motion Applications with LabVIEW NI SoftMotion
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