AP2222 (System Two) or AP2722. Instrument Driver(GPIB) vs. ActiveX(APIB) which will be more effective?

[DannyBoyD]

Hello Forum,

     This is my first time posting here.  I am on a project where i will be trying to control a AP device.  I have the option of using the AP2722 or an AP2222.  From talking to tech support. 

AP2222 needs to use ActiveX control LabView to APWIN (APIB)

while

AP2722 has an instrument driver and uses GPIB.

So what kind of things would you guys suggest?  Any opinion? 

Which will have a gentler or less-steep learning curve?

Which option is more robust and offers more control?

Pros and Cons?

thank you.

.Danny

[GovBob]

If it was me I would opt for the GPIB option. It is widely used standard available on many different types of instruments.

I would buy the GPIB controller from NI because of the great support and troubleshooting software that is included. On the plus side you can use this controller to connect to other instruments as well.

The APIB looks like it is proprietary and you would have to buy the controller from them.

I assume you want to write your own application in LabVIEW and not use their APWIN? software.

When they say they have a GPIB driver what was it written in? LabVIEW or something else?

[DannyBoyD]

double post - sorry

[DannyBoyD]

I may have misspoke.  I dont need to buy anything so i am only choosing from what is available.

AP2222 and an AP2700.

AP2700 has instrument driver written specially for it and i believe its well documented.  But with these things one never knows. 

That's why i am asking here.  Because if i want to use the AP2700 i actually have to make a case for it.  The test stand i am starting with has the AP2222 on it.  I would ask to replace it with the 2700 if I thought it would be worth it.