Lakeshore mode 331 temperature controller

Hi, sirs,
Can anyone give me a labview example for displaying and controlling the Lakeshore mode 331 temperature controller?
Thanks a lot.

You can download the instrument driver here. There are Getting Started examples that will be included with the driver.
Message Edited by Laura F. on 11-16-2006 11:21 AM

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