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PC-Step-4OX
PC-Step-4OX, 4-axis, Open-Loop Stepper Controller
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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
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January 2025
National Instruments PC-Step-4OX Open-Loop Stepper Controller
The PC-Step-4OX is an Open-Loop Stepper Controller from the ValueMotion Series of motion control products. The NI PC-Step-4OX is developed by National Instruments. The PC-Step-4OX functions with the ValueMotion driver software by National Instruments. The NI PC-Step-4OX can be used with application software like LabWindows, BridgeVIEW, and LabVIEW. This can be installed on Windows operating systems.
This Open-Loop Stepper Controller is used with computers with an ISA slot and is designed for stepper motor functions. The NI PC-Step-4OX board is built with four motor axes available. The PC-Step-4OX operates with fully programmable functions. This Open-Loop Stepper Controller contains additional I/O for limit and home switches, along with other types of general-purpose functions. The National Instruments PC-Step-4OX can be used in point-to-point position or velocity profiling applications as well. The NI PC-Step-4OX provides aid to control half, full, and micro-stepping applications.
The PC-Step-4OX is manufactured with the open-loop controlling functions by the National Instruments. The NI PC-Step-4OX is used without quadrature encoders. This Open-Loop Stepper Controller can solely function in the open-loop mode. The PC-Step-4OX renders a specified position for step counts with the signed numbers. The amount of step counts for each revolution depends on the type of motor and stepper drivers. The National Instruments PC-Step-4OX functions with a maximum step frequency of 750,000 steps/s. This Stepper Controller has a 10-pin male, box-header ADC connector and a 50-pin male, box-header connector for the 24-bit digital I/O port.
PC-Step-4OX Obsolete Status has been announced by National Instruments, but the controller will still be available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves.
| Model | PC-Step-4OX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Series | ValueMotion |
| Type | Open-Loop Stepper Controller |
| Axes | 4 |
| Maximum Step Frequency | 750,000 steps/s |
| Maximum Encoder Frequency | 1 MHz |
| Dimensions | 13.3 by 3.9 in. |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 70° C |
| PC-Step-4OX Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Contact a sales representative for a quote. |
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