Getting Started

Connecting to the IM7

Before connecting Zahner Lab to the IM7, please ensure the device is powered on and has an active Ethernet (LAN) network connection. Both the computer running Zahner Lab and the IM7 must be on the same local network, and your firewall settings must allow communication between them.

For detailed instructions on establishing the connection and updating the IM7 firmware, please refer to the Quickstart Guide.

Zahner Lab software establishing its first connection to an IM7 device over the local network.

Secure Device Communication (SSL/TLS)

An encrypted and authenticated network connection between the measurement program and the measuring device to protect your sensitive data.

  • Prevents unauthorized third parties from intercepting measurement data

  • Guarantees unaltered data transmission and secure control commands

  • Protects against unauthorized access and external interference in the network

  • Meets modern IT security standards (Industry 4.0)

Note

The first time you connect the Zahner Lab software to a new measuring device, you must import its fingerprint and trust the communication.

You can also store your own certificates in the IM7 device. This further enhances security.

Documentation

You can find documentation for Zahner Lab methods in the Zahner Lab Methods section.

For creating custom experiments, use the Custom Experiment Builder. You can implement complex experimental logic-including conditional statements, loops, and variable manipulation-using intuitive visual blocks. This makes advanced experimental design accessible to users of all skill levels.

You can also control measurement devices without the Zahner Lab using various APIs. This allows you to automate experiments or integrate them into your own software or test bench. We provide various examples, especially for Python.