Nlab SDK
Virtual Instruments for the LabVIEW® Environment
The Automation 3200 32-axis motion controller includes
integrated LabVIEW® VIs and LabVIEW® example code for
powerful motion capabilities in the Windows® LabVIEW®
environment. The LabVIEW® multi-axis GUI front panel
easily integrates into your application. Our user-friendly
VI library includes tools and examples for initializing
the A3200, executing simple or complex move functions,
status checking, error checking, and fault handling.
Now LabVIEW® programmers have a toolbox of advanced motion
VIs for rapid prototype work with no need to know C,
Visual Basic®, or other software packages.

The Nlab SDK provides a set of LabVIEW® VIs that can be
used to control and communicate with the A3200 motion
controller. These VIs can be used as building blocks or
as stand-alone VIs to perform various tasks such as
initialization, motion, and status/position updates.

The VIs are organized into the following categories,
with a dedicated .llb file for each category:
LabVIEW® multi-axis GUI front panel
Initialization Functions
Analog and Digital I/O Functions
GUI diagram
Motion Functions
Error Handling Functions
Parameter Functions
Status and Position Functions
Global Data Functions
Run CNC Program Functions
Utility Functions
Get and Set Variable Functions
Aerotech’s VIs conform to National Instruments LabVIEW®
programming standards. LabVIEW® library files (.llb) are used to
create a higher level ‘directory’ structure. Each library file contains
VIs that are grouped according to functionality. For example, the
motion.llb library file contains VIs that perform axis and/or vector
moves, while the initialization.llb library file contains VIs that initialize
the A3200. Each VI is simple and intuitive to use.
LabVIEW® simple 2-axis VI
Vector linear move diagram


Aerotech at a Glance

Precision Positioning Systems

Direct-Drive Motion Simulators/Positioners

Direct-Drive Multi-Axis Motion Simulators/Positioners

Gear Drive Multi-Axis Positioners

Direct-Drive Linear Motion Simulators/Positioners

Linear Positioning Systems

Linear Air-Bearings

Custom Engineered Systems

Advanced Motion Controllers

Soloist Stand-Alone, Single-Axis Controller

Ensemble Multi-Axis Motion Controller

A3200 Digital Automation Platform

A3200 Servo and Stepper Drives, Drive Racks, Consoles, and Servo and Stepper Retrofit Options

A3200 Nlab SDK - Virtual Instruments for LabVIEW Environment

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