how to configure EL- flow mass flow meter controller to LABview

[patelMIKES]

Hello,

I am new in automation and don't know even basics. I have to configure or connect mass flow meter controller of company called "Bronkhorst" to Labview. I would like to know it from basics. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

You need to learn the type of physical connection and protocol for your mfc. As you should have seen in doing a search for Bronkhurst, there are a couple different types and options.

[joemo13]

Hi,
How are you using the flowmeter - Do you have analogue inputs and outputs from it or are you using the RS-232 interface?
If it's the analogue signals you'll require a device such as a DAQ to create and read in the analogue signals.
If it's the RS-232 interface then Bronkhorst have labview drivers available - they have a fully working example in their library.
http://sine.ni.com/apps/utf8/niid_web_display.download_page?p_id_guid=EDF732355D544CFEE0440021287E6E...

Regards,
Joe

[patelMIKES]

I have EL flow prestige type.It has RS232 port. I am trying use RS232 to USB converter to connect it to my PC. 

[joemo13]

If you download their driver on my previous link, then in the folder examples, try running Bronkhorst FLOW-BUS Instrument Control Application.vi and that should show you how to use the flowmeter.

[patelMIKES]

Thanks Joe.