LabVIEW VI to set up FeelTech FY6x00 Arbitrary Wave Generators

Goal: To load identical settings into a number of FeelTech FY6x00 arbitrary wave generators and set a phase shift so that they all cover 360 degrees.

Step 1: Environment Setup

1. Installing Python3

• Visit the official Python website and download the latest version of Python 3.
• Launch the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Installing pip

• Typically, pip is already included in Python3 installations. If not, open your command prompt or terminal and run:

pip install pyserial

4. Downloading the Library and Placing the Middleware Script

• In your command prompt or terminal, execute:

git clone https://github.com/mattwach/fygen fygenlib

• After downloading, place the script fygenmidware.py into the directory that contains the fygenlib folder.
• If you already have an attached version of the library, ensure it's located in a directory convenient for you, and then place the script in the same manner.

Step 2: LabVIEW Setup

5. Opening the VI

• Launch LabVIEW.
• Open your VI associated with the generator control program.

6. Specifying the Path to the Middleware Script

• In the VI, find the control or field responsible for specifying the script path.
• Specify the absolute path to the fygenmidware.py script.

7. Specifying the Python Version

• In the VI, locate the appropriate control or field for the Python version.
• Indicate your Python version (e.g., "3.11").

8. Setting up Generator Connection Ports

• If necessary, add or remove connection ports adding or deleting arguments of "FY6900_Driver" block.
• The program will automatically calculate the number of generators.

9. Running the Program

• In the VI, input the desired parameters: frequency, output signal type, etc.
• Choose the required connection ports.
• Initiate the program execution.

Note: Upon completion, the program will automatically configure each generator considering the defined phase shift. Proceed to configure your equipment according to the provided parameters.