Prior to conducting embedded programming in labview, check out an overview of the reconfigurable io rio platform and the learn labview series. Thorlabs apt motor controlling through activex methods. It is compatible with thorlabs apt software, which supplies outofthebox stage control from a pc and enables support for common programming interfaces like labview, labwindows, and activex. The labview concept i labview in short lv is a graphical programming language developed and marketed by national instruments. I wanted to record a signal for at least 1 min using gettingstarted.
The devices serial number i use is correct it is printed on. To do this i am attempting to use some to the mg17motor. Originally released for the apple macintosh in 1986, labview is commonly used for data acquisition, instrument control, and industrial automation. Originally released for the apple macintosh in 1986, labview is commonly used for data. Implementing this code will put the source in manual mode, set the output voltage to 115 vac at 60 hz and set a current high limit of 6 amps. Labview labview can be used to communicate with any kinesis or apt based controller via. Here is the link to get apt software from thorlabs. By utilizing the softwares graphical programming language, they can create applications in labview that run entirely in a web browser without the need for additional software. Labview programming national instruments labview is a graphical programming language which is commonly used for building test, measurement and automation applications.
Labview is a systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. Net compatible languages to create custom applications. Our labview application was built under 32bit windows system. Introduction to labview programmers develop software applications every day in order to increase ef. It introduces the concept of labview component oriented design lcod making the development of large applications manageable. The popularity of the national instruments labview graphical dataflow software for beginners and experienced programmers in so many different engineering applications and industries can be attributed to the softwares intuitive graphical programming language used for automating measurement and control systems. Develop labview software to utilize different testing equipment such as spectrum analyzer. To further assist programmers, a guide to programming the apt software in labview is also available. Motion control software technical publications apt with labview. Labview remains propriety software, owned and maintained by national instruments. Cfitsio is a library of c and fortran subroutines for reading and writing data files in fits flexible image transport system data format. Graphical programming basics see how to connect functions and work with a variety of datatypes when constructing applications. Ole for process control opc defines the standard for communicating realtime plant data between control devices.
Wait until the kdc101 has started, then run the apt user program start programsthorlabs apt apt user. Benefits of programming graphically in ni labview digilent. Jan 26, 2020 these controllers are bundled with thorlabs apt software, which supplies alt stage control from a pc and enables support for common programming interfaces like labview, labwindows, and activex. The samples are taken at regular time intervals, it has been selected to take samples of a. Labview laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench is a graphicallybased programming. In the labview graphical programming language, wires implicitly handle all of the data storage and access that are associated with variables in textbased languages. The apt software suite supplied with all apt controllers, including the mff series. Can the software find the transcient function of the motor. Labview is a general programming language, but the main difference between e.
In general for help, the best thing is to look at these forums. Time unlimited demo version of this astrophotography software is available in the downloads page. This tutorial shows how these concepts can be taught to students through use of a. Responsible for developing and debugging labview codes. Coupling this with the very user friendly apt software allows the user to get up and.
Laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench. Labview is a graphical programming environment where functions and subroutines are represented as blocks or virtual instruments vis that can be dropped into other portions of code. This restricts our labview example compatibility to labview 7. Problems with thorlabs controller bsc103 ni community. Labview is systems engineering software for applications that require test. Thorlabs k cube strain gauge reader is a part of thorlabs new and growing kinesis line of highend, compact motion controllers. Kinesis kcube piezo inertia actuator controller thorlabs, inc. It says the error is basically that the the control i presume labview control. Kst101 kcube stepper motor controller apt user guide. Labview is a platform and development environment for a visual programming language from national instruments.
So i had no choice rather then switch to apt software. Basic labview programming in this exercise we will learn the basic principles in labview. Apr 28, 2020 in general for help, the best thing is to look at these forums. We have team of certified labview professional competent in developing complex systems in test, measurement, machine vision and automation applications. In labview, you build a user interface, known as a front panel, with a set of tools and objects and then add code using graphical representations of functions to control the front panel objects.
Array function palliate lab view programming youtube. Thanks to the usb connectivity implemented on all of our controller units, it is extremely easy to link multiple units together to. It is a crash course on software design using labview as the tool. Labview can be used to communicate with any aptbased controller via activex technology. In addition to the thorlabs apt programming tutorials, ive found that after installing the aptuser software and opening up the associated help, there is some limited help provided in the form of much needed definitions. This page contains examples of communicating with ftdi devices through the d2xx drivers and ftd2xx. Installation went fine and i also was able to add ativex component in my labview program with no problem.
The labview tutorial provides some information on using activex to create. In the program, the user can build an interface, known as a front. Apr 05, 2016 ram gurung is a ni certified labview architect cla, who have trained and produced seven certified labview developers cld in 2015. Since then apt is constantly being improved and refined by the real experience of many astro photographers from all over the world including one of the apt authors. Effective labview programming national instruments. Thorlabs your source for fiber optics, laser diodes. Labview programscodes are called virtual instruments, or vis for short. Net and, via vba, microsoft office applications such as excel and word. Chapter 1 introduction to labview and apt labview labview is a graphical programming language that uses icons instead of lines of text to create applications. The labview help offers conceptual topics, howto topics with stepbystep instructions for using labview features, and complete reference information. The media on which you receive national instruments software are warranted not to fail to execute programming instructions, due to defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 90 days from date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. It is a book intended for the intermediate to advanced labview programmer. Another possibility would be doing this in a 3rd party software such as labview and program the delay between the two tsc001. Not using statements, it is programmed using graphic controls.
Labview offers a graphical programming approach that helps you visualize every aspect of your application, including hardware configuration, measurement data, and debugging. Connect labview to any plc using opc national instruments. This problem stays in both labview and apt software. Mff101 and mff102 motorized filter flippers user guide. It will also initialize a test, abort the test after 3 seconds and take a meter measurement. Labview programming examples kansas state university. Its graphical programming language called g programming. So i should install the 32bit apt software under windows7 64bit in c. Labview environment basics examine the most important building blocks for any labview application, including the front panel, block diagram, palettes, controls, and indicators.
Gain the advantage on accelerating your labview programming by. The name labview is a shortened form of its description. Dec 26, 2015 an intro to labview and graphical programming languages december 26, 2015 by marie christiano labview is a graphical language targeted for equipment monitoring and control. Labview is designed to build graphical user interfaces guis for. Hardware drivers such as nidaqmx or labview plug and play instrument drivers install examples into. In contrast to textbased programming languages, where instructions determine program execution, labview uses dataflow programming, where the flow of data determines execution. Introduction to labview programming and its advantages. Learn the basics of programming in labview detailed explanation. Activex controls are a specific form of ac tivex technology that provide both a user interface and a programming interface. To customize activex control for thorlabs apt brushless dc. Laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench labview. Click here to view the labview guide the table below compares the key specifications of our 25 mm 0. Use the activex controls to control the apt thorlabs positioners. Fully software integrated with other apt family controllers integrated systems development these single and 3channel, highpower 150 v benchtop piezo controllers provide open or closedloop nanometer position control.
Manual publication history simatic apt user manual order manual number. Labview offers a graphical programming approach that helps you visualize every. These controllers are bundled with thorlabs apt software, which supplies alt stage control from a pc and enables support for common programming interfaces like labview, labwindows, and activex. These videos illustrate some of the basics of using the apt system software from both a non programming and a programming point of view. So it reads a linear stage instead of rotation one. We created the labview community editions so engineers could use the software for free to pursue their personal ventures, experiment with programming ideas and create and share ip with their. Jan 21, 2016 this lab covers the installation and removal of software using the advanced packagemanagement tool apt. Thank you for reading my blog post, for more information about the benefits of programming graphically in labview check out this link. In textbased programming languages, you store and access data with functions through the use of variables. Apt programming using labview part 5 how to start an activex control. The apt tuorial videos below illustrate the basics of using the apt system software activex controls to implement custom software applications. Graphical programming made easy and fun 3rd edition. Embedded programming in labview national instruments.
The kim101 is also compatible with our legacy apt software, which is based in the activex programming environment. Visit the crc website to download accompanying software. Dmcs services involve generating labview vis virtual instruments from scratch, building on existing architectures, or repairing and upgrading a customers vis. This tutorial contains annotated labview vi examples for interfacing with thorlabs kinesis software. Apr 30, 2020 home page for the fitsio software library.
Labview laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench, created by national instruments. As i want to control my motor through labview, i open an activex container and then i insert my apt interface. It is designed to measure, condition rectify and filter, and display the feedback signal derived from ac bridge strain gauge systems. The apt software suite supplied with all apt controllers, including the stepper driver. Labview industrial automation guide viewpoint systems. All kinesis controllers are supported by unified graphical user interface gui and programming. An introduction to labview for 4 th year projects 09. Rather than presenting detailed instructions on how to navigate labview, this book focuses on how to use the dataflow paradigm of labview to create effective programs that are readable, scalable, and maintainable. Overview ni labview software can communicate with any programmable logic controller plc in a variety of ways. Activex control of apt thorlabs positioning stages file exchange. Graphical programming made easy and fun 3rd edition travis, jeffrey, kring, jim on. Advanced programming techniques, second edition remains an indispensable resource to help programmers take their labview knowledge to the next level. As such, it is not required to meet any thirdparty standards. The t25xyz does have an encoder but no limit switches.
To communicate with each sc via the apt software it is necessary to use the. For example, they explain the homing process, and define a handfull of the methods such as setjogvelparams, setvelparams. In the program, the user can build an interface, known as a front panel, using a set of tools and objects and then add code using graphical representations of. I am using ni 1073 chassis and ni7962r as a target device of flex rio for my project. Labview can be used to communicate with any apt based controller via activex technology. The software supports our new line of kinesis devices as well as our apt products.
Laboratory virtual instrument engineering workbench labview is a systemdesign platform and development environment for a visual programming language from national instruments. An intro to labview and graphical programming languages. Programming examples for signal acquisition and generation in labview 5 onetime only periodical sampling of analog signals an example of a labview program for onetime periodical sampling of an analog signal is given in fig. The look and feel is very different from textual programming languages all the usual programming concepts are available but what is the benefit of reinventing the wheel, causing overhead. This opportunity is responsible for programming with labview for an. Apt 810110 refer to this history in all correspondence andor discussion about this manual. I am using matlab 2012 running on a windows 7 os plus the thorlabs aptuser program. However, i need to be able to integrate elements of the motor control within a larger program. When the controller is used with apt software, the type of stage is also reported to the gui. In a graphical programming language such as ni labview software, the mouse is the main way to interact with the programming environment. The ksc101 kcube solenoid controller is a part of thorlabs new and growing kinesis. The apt software does not have the capability to program. However apt software reads wrong stage in my system.
Below is an example labview program to set some basic parameters on an apt power source. That said, the mouse pointer must be able to accomplish many different tasks, such as selecting, wiring, highlighting text, and so on. Labview, as a programming language, is a powerful tool that can be used to help achieve these goals. This textbook is designed to teach beginning and intermediate labview programmers computational thinking as it applies to labview programming. Programming examples for signal acquisition and generation. I wanted to install your 32bit apt software under windows7 64bit but i could not. Please select apt and bit according to system and labview. I used the labview example code from thorlabs handbook kinesis labview guide.