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NI UMI-Flex6

NI UMI-Flex6 is listed as FlexMotion universal motion interface identified from the photographed unit and owner-confirmed model marking. The exact supplied configuration must be confirmed before purchase.

ManufacturerNational Instruments

ModelUMI-Flex6

Product TypeFlexMotion universal motion interface

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Model markingUMI-Flex6

Owner-reported assembly/label marking186974L-01

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This listing identifies the photographed hardware as UMI-Flex6. It is intended to help buyers locate the correct model within the SOHO ProLab equipment catalog. The photos and printed labels should be used to confirm that this is the item required for the intended system.

Technical documentation may describe several manufacturer configurations under a shared model family. This product listing does not promise a particular memory capacity, operating system, channel configuration, frequency range or sensitivity unless independently established for this specific unit.

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Connectivity accessory used with NI motion control boards rather than a motion controller board/module itself.
Connects to FlexMotion boards via a 100-pin interface cable.
Provides separate removable screw terminal blocks per axis for encoder, limit switch, and amplifier/driver wiring.
Includes a host bus monitor power interlock that automatically disables amplifiers if the host computer is shut down or the interface cable is disconnected.
Metal enclosure with attached rubber feet for desktop use.

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Manufacturer	National Instruments
Model	UMI-Flex6
Product type	Universal Motion Interface accessory / connectivity accessory
Supported axes	6 axes
Controller interface	100-pin interface cable to FlexMotion boards
Enclosure	Metal

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UMI-Flex6

FlexMotion universal motion interface

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Compatible with NI FlexMotion boards through a 100-pin interface cable.

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Universal Motion Interface (UMI) Accessory User GuideOfficial Manufacturer Technical Documentation · download.ni.com

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Is the NI UMI-Flex6 a motion controller?

No. NI identifies the UMI-Flex6 as a Universal Motion Interface accessory and describes UMI products as connectivity accessories used with NI motion control boards.

How does the UMI-Flex6 connect to NI motion hardware?

NI states that the UMI-Flex6 connects to FlexMotion boards using a 100-pin interface cable.

What external motion components can be wired through the UMI-Flex6?

According to NI, the accessory connects power supplies, servo amplifiers or stepper drivers, motors, encoders, and limit switches to NI motion control boards.

Does the UMI-Flex6 include a safety interlock function?

Yes. NI states that the accessory includes a host bus monitor power interlock that automatically disables the amplifiers if the host computer is shut down or if the interface cable is disconnected.

Is the DIN rail or wall mounting kit the same as the UMI-Flex6 unit?

No. NI identifies part number 777972-01 as a separate DIN rail/wall mounting kit for UMI-Flex-6 and BNC boxes, not as the main UMI-Flex6 accessory itself.