How can I control a driver using Matlab?

[avenger]

For a lab project I have to program in matlab a driver (esp300 by Newport - http://www.newport.com/store/product.aspx?id=3229) that commands a motorized stage of the same company. The interface is GPIB. I rather control the driver using only matlab, but if i can't - i wan't to use Labview as a connector between the two. any idea how can i do one of the above? I've got no idea where to start from. I'll thank to any given advise. 

[mikeporter]

Is there a reason that you aren't doing the entire project in LV?

Mike...

[rpurser]

Hi,

A google search on "matlab instrument gpib" will probably be helpful...

-Rob

[avenger]

The reason I'm not doing everything in Labview is because i have to get data and analyse it, and i prefer to do it all in the same program

[GerdW]

Hi avenger,

"because i have to get data and analyse it, and i prefer to do it all in the same program"

Yes - where's the problem in using LabView?

[mikeporter]

What is the analysis that ou need to perform. The resources that are available to you from within LV is very complete!

Mike...

[avenger]

well, i'v checked this option, but unfortunately i couldn't get the software (LV), so i'm back at square 1.

[rpurser]

Hi,

I would again suggest a google search on "matlab instrument gpib"...

-Rob