National Instruments Delivers Motion Control for Linux, VxWorks Platforms

Posted by dave on Feb 25, 2004 6:19 AM EDT
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Engineers who were once limited to developing motion control applications on the Windows platform now can use the Motion Hardware Driver Development Kit to create embedded motion systems in varied platforms such as Linux, VxWorks and RTX.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb 25, 2004 -- National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) today announced the new Motion Hardware Driver Development Kit. Engineers who were once limited to developing motion control applications on the Windows platform now can use the Motion Hardware Driver Development Kit to create embedded motion systems in varied platforms such as Linux, VxWorks and RTX.

The new Driver Development Kit includes a comprehensive manual designed to help engineers create the necessary software interface for using NI motion hardware on their platform of choice. The manual also offers low-level details and directions for communication with NI 733x, 734x and 735x motion controllers.

For engineers wanting to incorporate NI motion control hardware into their systems but lacking the training, experience or time to develop their own drivers, National Instruments Alliance Partner Sensing Systems has developed both a VxWorks driver and a Linux driver for NI motion hardware. The Sensing Systems VxWorks and Linux drivers offer high-level functions -- similar to those in the existing NI-Motion Windows driver -- that engineers can use to quickly get their applications up and running. By using predeveloped drivers, engineers can save time and resources while integrating the advanced functionality of NI motion technology into their systems.

About National Instruments

National Instruments (www.ni.com) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation -- a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists approach measurement and automation. Leveraging the PC and its related technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs through easy-to-integrate software, such as the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, and modular hardware, such as PXI modules for data acquisition, instrument control and machine vision. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 3,100 employees and direct operations in 40 countries. In 2003, the company sold products to more than 25,000 companies in more than 90 countries. Readers may obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department at 512-683-5090, by sending e-mail to nati@ni.com or on the Web at www.ni.com/nati.

Pricing and Contact Information

Motion Hardware Driver Development Kit
Available for free download
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11500 N. Mopac Expwy., Austin, Texas 78759-3504
Tel: 800-258-7022, Fax: 512-683-9300
E-mail: info@ni.com

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SOURCE: National Instruments

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