PCI-7324/MID-7604 Support

[joegreene]

Hi all,

It would appear that the PCI-7324 card that I purchased on eBay (but has not yet arrived) is incompatible with Windows 7/Motion 15.0/LV 2015.. is that correct? http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/782E7400A9FE22A68625731C005C973A

In this case, can I assume it's completely useless to me?  What about the MID-7604 driver I purchased.. that can still be used with the newer PCI-7334, correct?

Thanks and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

[Tepig]

Hi joegreene, I think you are right.

It looks like NI-Motion 15.0 doesn't officially support PCI-7324...

PCI-7324 is only supported by ValueMotion driver. 

Why you have bought this one....?

[joegreene]

Because I first came upon this document which promised support for "73xx" controllers, and the 7324 fits that profile? http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/373329e.pdf

Assuming a PCI-7344 will be fine?  (Found for $300 vs $500 on the 7334).

Thanks.

[Tepig]

Before purchasing these devices, I think you need to contact NI.

They can give you the technical suggestion.

But I think NI-Motion doesn't support PCI-7324.... 

I am sorry that I was unable to be of any assistance...

[visionmotion]

Hi tepig,

You have been of assistance and it's greatly appreciated!

I do have a contact at NI so yes I should have asked before ordering-- that said the 7324 was only $60, so I'm not out as much as one may expect!

The 7324 actually came yesterday.. I was thinking of popping it in, but any trouble I encounter would likely be a result of the card, thus it's more trouble than it's worth!

[Tepig]

ummm.....

On the other thread, Jochen said

The best option would be to contact your local NI branch for a hardware upgrade to a PCI-7334

which is the drop-in replacement (form, fit and function) for the PCI-7324.

http://forums.ni.com/t5/Motion-Control-and-Motor-Drives/pci-7324/td-p/279124

[visionmotion]

Good point, however that thread is also talking about still using ValueMotion VIs and far older LV.

What do you mean by the "other thread"?

(BTW, can't figure out my login so at work this I post from "joegreene" and here "visionmotion"... I'll figure it out when the motivation arises!)