# Exploring Integration of Ignition with GPIB Ethernet Controller for Power Suppliers Control **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [August 15, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888 "2023-08-15T18:46:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/1 "2023-08-15T18:46:49Z")
Hello everyone, I have a set of power supply controllers that are connected to a National Instruments GPIB Ethernet controller that connects to a router finally. Currently, there's a LabVIEW code on a desktop in place that facilitates communication and controls between the power supply controllers and the GPIB Ethernet controller by the routers. I am considering transitioning to Ignition as a replacement for the LabVIEW code. However, I'm facing difficulties finding documentation that confirms whether Ignition supports direct communication with the GPIB Ethernet controller. I'm seeking advice on the best course of action for my situation. Is there a recommended solution for effectively addressing this challenge? Should I explore the possibility of switching to a different GPIB Ethernet controller other than the National Instruments one? Alternatively, is it feasible for Ignition to establish communication with the GPIB Ethernet controller using the TCP/IP protocol? Your insights are greatly appreciated. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/2 "2023-08-15T18:56:52Z")
It is not natively supported. If National Instruments offers an OPC UA server for it, that would be the way to go. If not, a custom driver would be needed. Is the TCP/IP protocol for this device documented? ---
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/3 "2023-08-15T19:20:12Z")
I do not think the TCP/IP protocol for this NI device is documented. It seems that the ignition doesn't currently have native support for any GPIB Ethernet controller, correct? If yes, Is there any other solution for applying Ignition to control devices by GPIB Ethernet controller? Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/4 "2023-08-15T19:36:00Z")
No idea. I haven't touched GPIB in decades. ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/5 "2023-08-15T19:37:39Z")
Actually, there is one other topic in this forum history that might help you: > [@Getting data from legacy test equipment with GPIB (IEEE488) comm port](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/getting-data-from-legacy-test-equipment-with-gpib-ieee488-comm-port/19060): > > I wonder if someone has experience or any idea on communicating Ignition with old test equipment using GPIB (IEEE488) communication protocol. I am trying to connect to an Agilent 4278A capacitance meter. I did some research and found that a GPIB-USB converter or PCI card for PC can be used, combined with driver software (provided by Keysight or National Instruments), but they support only windows technology programming languages (VB6, .NET, C, and so on). I am not sure if any available serial … ---
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/6 "2023-08-15T19:46:14Z")
Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Matrix\_Engineering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/matrix_engineering/32/19781_2.png) [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/7 "2023-08-15T20:03:52Z")
NI has OPC UA. It's KepServer rebranded. ---
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/8 "2023-08-15T20:30:16Z")
Thanks. Do you mean this OPC UA server (KepServer) for NI GPIB to Ethernet controller? ---
**Author:** ![Matrix\_Engineering](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/matrix_engineering/32/19781_2.png) [@Matrix\_Engineering](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matrix_Engineering)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/9 "2023-08-15T20:55:34Z")
You would add OPC UA to LabView and let Ignition talk to the GPIB via that. > **[NI OPC Technologies](https://www.ni.com/en/solutions/industrial-machinery/smart-machine-control/ni-opc-technologies.html)** > > See how NI supports both the OPC Classic and OPC Unified Architecture (UA) specifications. ---
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/10 "2023-08-15T21:20:58Z")
> [@Matrix\_Engineering](#): > > add OPC UA to LabView Per the OP, they want to **get away from** LabView. (An utterly reasonable desire, IMNSHO.) ---
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/11 "2023-08-15T21:38:01Z")
Thanks a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Yining\_Qin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/f19dbf/32.png) [@Yining\_Qin](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Yining_Qin)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/exploring-integration-of-ignition-with-gpib-ethernet-controller-for-power-suppliers-control/77888/12 "2023-08-15T21:39:19Z")
Thanks.