NI 9516 (Scan Interface)

CompactRIO Scan Interface

NI 9516 (Scan Interface)

One-axis servo drive interface module with dual quadrature encoder feedback


Use the NI SoftMotion Controller, installed with the NI-Motion software, to configure axes for this module. Refer to the NI-Motion LabVIEW Help for information about configuring and using this module. You can find the NI-Motion LabVIEW Help by selecting Help»NI-Motion LabVIEW Help from within LabVIEW.

C Series Module Properties Dialog Box

Right-click the NI 9516 in the Project Explorer window and select Properties to display this dialog box. You can configure the following options.

  • Name—Specifies the name of the C Series module, which appears in the Project Explorer window. LabVIEW assigns a default name to the module based on the slot number. You can use this field to give the module a descriptive name.
  • Module Type—Specifies the type of C Series module. You cannot change this value.
  • Location—Specifies a slot in the chassis for the C Series module.

Hardware Documentation

Refer to the NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications and the NI 951x User Manual to learn about module specifications and how to use the module. Refer to the CompactRIO Related Documentation (Scan Interface) topic for further information about CompactRIO documentation.