For process control, National Instruments offers a flexible set of tools to develop a process control laboratory or application. Our specially designed integrated software and hardware tools are ideally suited for monitoring and controlling a variety of important process variables as well as teaching introductory and advanced control concepts.
Who is using NI products?
The following academic institutions are using National Instruments products for process control and automation.
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How are NI products being used?
The following academic papers demonstrate the use of National Instruments products for process control and automation.
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How can I integrate NI products into my curriculum?
The following resources are FREE for you to use in your curriculum. All of our curriculum resources are open so you can modify them to fit your needs.
- Measurement and Automation Experiments for Academic Labs
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What products should I use?
National Instruments recommends the following products for use in process control and automation.
The following are recommended third party products for process control and automation.
How can I get training on NI products?
We offer a variety of training options to help you learn how to use National Instruments products.
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Additional Resources for Process Control and Automation
NI Developer Zone
Find the latest technical information and code samples, as well as discussion forums to share techniques.
Instrument Driver Network
Instrument Drivers allow you to control your instruments from LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI.
- Sun Electronics Temperature Controller
- Pressure Systems Inc (Absolute Pressure Standard)
- MKS Partial Pressure Transducer
- Ohaus GT Series Balance
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Technical Support
Our technical support pages provide troubleshooting tips, example programs, manuals, and product-specific support.