Connecting to LKS 425 Gaussmeter by Lakeshore in Python

Instrument Card

Lake Shore Model 425 gaussmeter provides high-end functionality and performance in an affordable desktop instrument. Magnet testing and sorting have never been easier. When used in combination with the built-in relay and audible alarm features, the Model 425 takes the guesswork out of pass/fail criteria. Additional features including DC to 10 kHz AC frequency response, max hold and relative measurement make the Model 425 the ideal tool for your manufacturing, quality control and R&D flux density measurement applications. Put the Model 425 gaussmeter to use with confidence knowing it’s supported by industry leading experts in magnet measurement instrument, sensor, and Hall probe technology.

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: LAKESHORE

Supporting advanced scientific research, Lake Shore is a leading global innovator in measurement and control solutions.

• Headquarters: Westerville, Ohio, USA
• Yearly Revenue (millions, USD): 21.4
• Vendor Website: here

Connect to the LKS 425 Gaussmeter in Python

Read our guide for turning Python scripts into Flojoy nodes.

Flojoy

PROTOCOLS > SCPI

📄 IDN

Query a device's identity through the universal *IDN? SCPI command.

📄 MEASURE VOLTAGE

Query an instrument's measured output voltage, such as a DMM or power supply.

📄 SCPI WRITE

Write a SCPI command to a connected bench-top instrument and return the result.

PyTango

To connect to a Lake Shore Model 425 Gaussmeter using Pytango, you can use the following code:

import PyTango

# Create a DeviceProxy for the Gaussmeter
gaussmeter_proxy = PyTango.DeviceProxy("device/hostname/instance")

# Call the relevant methods on the Gaussmeter proxy
# For example, to get the serial number:
serial_number = gaussmeter_proxy.read_attribute("SerialNumber").value

# To get the current magnetic field reading:
magnetic_field = gaussmeter_proxy.read_attribute("MagneticField").value

# To set the measurement range:
gaussmeter_proxy.write_attribute("MeasurementRange", 1)

# To start a measurement:
gaussmeter_proxy.command_inout("StartMeasurement")

# To stop a measurement:
gaussmeter_proxy.command_inout("StopMeasurement")

Note that you need to replace "device/hostname/instance" with the actual Tango device name or alias for your Lake Shore Model 425 Gaussmeter.