Introduction
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E-462 PZ210E Release 1.1.0
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Computer Control
Optionally, the control input voltage can be provided by a D/A converter.
For several D/A boards from National Instruments, PI offers a
corresponding LabVIEW driver set which is compatible with the PI General
Command Set (GCS), the command set used by all PI controllers. A further
option includes the patented Hyperbit technology providing enhanced
system resolution.
E-500.ACD
CD with Driver Set for Analog Controllers, available on
free CD on request or for download. See the included
E500T0011 Technical Note for details.
Computer control can be implemented using a DAC
board in a PC to generate the analog input signal. PI
offers a LabVIEW driver set which can be used with
certain D/A boards. This driver set is compatible with
the PI General Command Set (GCS) LabVIEW driver
set available for all newer controllers from PI.
The PI LabVIEW drivers support all D/A converter
boards from National Instruments that are compatible
with DAQmx8.3. LabVIEW compatibility is given from
version 7.1 upwards.
E-500.HCD
Access to HyperBit Functionality for Enhanced System
Resolution (Supports certain D/A boards)
PI’s patented Hyperbit technology for providing position
resolution higher than that of the D/A board is in the
E-500.ACD driver set. Activating Hyperbit requires
purchase of the password, which can be obtained from
PI under Order No. E-500.HCD.