Control JC Systems FastTRAC?

[Ace_NIST]

Hello,

Has anyone used LabVIEW to control a JC Systems FastTRAC 600/620 temperature controller? There doesn't seem to be any instrument drivers in the NI database. I was hoping I could get in touch with someone who has used this instrument. Thanks 

[Josh_L1]

Hi Ace_NIST,

I'm not familiar with JC Systems FastTRAC 600/620. However, if it's GPIB or Serial compatible, all you need is the 488.2 driver for LabVIEW to device communication. I've included a couple of links below for your reference.

Latest 488.2 Driver Download Page:

https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/drivers/download.ni-488-2.html

GPIB Communication help page:

https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/labview/page/gpib-communication.html

Serial Communication Starting Point:

https://www.ni.com/en/shop/labview/understanding-the-spi-bus-with-ni-labview.html

I hope this helps,

Josh L

[JoseO]

I have used the JC600, and in fact I made my own 'driver' for it, but in LabWindows /CVI, the less-driver-supported ANSI C code-oriented cousin of LabVIEW. Not perfect, but good enough to avoid using direct GPIB raw commands all the time. I'm new to LabVIEW, and I'll probably practice making my own driver for the JC600 again like I did in CVI. If I have any success I'll let you know.

[Cordero]

I use Labview to communicate with JC system fast trac 600/620 controllers, I installed the library files in JCSystems web page. I am using serial communication for now in one controller.

Regards,