How to switch off the induction furnace with LabView efter an LCF test is finished?

[Seta]

Hi,

I am working with low cycle fatigue testing at Instron 8801 and are
using Instron Fast Track2 LabView LCF software for controlling tests,
read the files, calculate modulus, etc. and produce figures. For
heating of the specimens during LCF-tests I use induction furnace with
Eurotherm 2604 controller. The problem I have is how to stop or switch
off the induction furnace when the test is finished?
I would be very grateful if You have any suggestions how to solve this
problem.

Regards

[Brian_Beal]

That depends on how you want to turn it off. I am not familiar with the Instron Fast Track, but the Eurotherm can be controlled directly from Labview using the modbus comms. When the test is finished, you can send a reset program command(if a program is running), or send a different setpoint, etc.

If you have digital outputs available on your computer, you could wire one of them to a digital input on the 2604 to do just about anything.

If you have the OPC version of Eurotherm iTools, you can control the 2604 with Datasocket connections.

Please give a few more details, and maybe we can figure out the best way to do it.

[SvjSt]

Thanks Brian,
you gave me an idea.I do not have Eurotherm iTools but I have digital outputs so I will try to use that.
My best regards,
Seta

[Brian_Beal]

Seta-

iTools Standard version is a free download from the Eurotherm website. You can use it for configuration and programming, which is much easier than scrolling through the instrument menus.

Brian