LabVIEW Process Controller Library
Process Controller Communication Library for LabVIEW™
Many panel-mounted process or temperature PID controllers have the capability to communicate via RS-485 serial communications. Interfacing with NI LabVIEW™ is a quick and low-cost way to add supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to one or more loops in a process control application, or to integrate DIN-sized controllers into test setups in a laboratory environment.
At about the cost of one controller unit, these libraries provide a suite of subVIs written in an instrument driver-style approach that you can use to implement RS-485 communication directly between LabVIEW and one or more controllers. This allows LabVIEW to access the process variable, such as temperature, or to configure the controller setpoint, alarm limits, or other configuration values.
RS-485 serial communication is a simple and robust 2 (or 4) wire industrial capable solution for multiple devices. These libraries meet NI Compatible with LabVIEW program standards. They turn RS-485 communication into a “drag-n-drop” coding process without worrying about synchronizing timing or remembering register addresses. Labor-saving, device-specific palettes of VIs provide quick access to the features you need. Friendly controls and typedefs save you from having to remember command options and interpreting responses.
Libraries available for the following controllers
- $79 Love Controls* C Series
- $89 Love Controls* B Series
- $79 Omega* CN73x, CN71x, CN74x
- $89 Omega* CN72xx, CN75xx, CN76xx, CN78xx
- $79 Delta* DTA Series
- $89 Delta* DTB Series
Each library includes VIs you need to be up and running fast
- RS-485 serial port management
- Read and write process and setpoint variables
- Monitor alarm and output status
- Configure controller modes and settings
Applications
- Setpoint profiles and recipes
- Environmental testing
- Configuration management
- Supervisory control
- Monitoring and data acquisition
- Process control
- Integration of controllers into laboratory test applications
- OEM software
More Information:
- Certified Compatible with LabVIEW
- This library supports LabVIEW 8.0 and later
- Read more about example applications in the product blog
- Learn about RS-485 serial communications
- View datasheet for this product
- View User Manual, FAQs and other support information
- Related Product: LabVIEW Panel Meter Library
Purchase
You can purchase the library either by clicking the button below to pay online (using Paypal), or if you prefer, you may Contact Us to arrange a purchase. After your payment is received, we will provide you with an email containing an online link so you can download and install the library.
This product has a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee. It is for use on a single computer. Please Contact Us if you need volume licensing or a redistributable library.
RS-485 communication requires an RS-485 serial interface (not provided) to be installed in the computer. Please Contact Us if you have further questions.
*Integrated Pro is not affiliated with Love Controls, a Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc.; Omega Engineering, Inc.; or Delta Electronics, Inc.