PSU students can access MATLAB remotely through the VLAB provided by OIT. We do not support these systems, please direct all questions you have about the VLAB to OIT for proper assistance.
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How do I remotely control a power supply from MATLAB?
You can remotely control a power supply directly from MATLAB, enabling automated tests and remote configuration of instrument settings. By using the SCPI commands found in the operating or programming manual for your power supply, you can control any power supply over any of these supported interfaces:
Can a remote student access or use the software?
Please note: even if a remote student is able to access or use the software (for instance by traveling to a non-sanctioned country), if the student is ordinarily resident in a sanctioned country doing so may be a violation of U.S. regulations and the software license terms. This item is for display purposes only.
How do I set up VDI on my PSU?
Log in with your PSU Access ID and password and verify through 2FA. View all the VDI pools you've been given access to by clicking on the Apps tab. Click the More menue (...) next to each VDI option to add to your favorites. Click on the VDI app to launch the VDI instance.
How long does it take for MATLAB to process a request?
Give the shell a few seconds or minutes to process the request. Eventually, a MATLAB session will appear on your local machine.
How to get shortcuts in MATLAB?
A drop-down menu will display. From there, select Cadtools. This will give you the MATLAB application shortcuts.
Can you access MATLAB from Linux?
Matlab can be remotely accessed from our Linux systems through VNC or X forwarding, and from Windows through the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). However, RDP can only support a single user per computer. To ensure that you can access MATLAB in a reliable fashion, we recommend using VNC or X forwarding where possible.
Can PSU students access MATLAB?
PSU students can access MATLAB remotely through the VLAB provided by OIT. We do not support these systems, please direct all questions you have about the VLAB to OIT for proper assistance.
Can you connect to lab computers via VNC?
Once you have logged onto the VPN you will be able to connect to our lab computers via VNC. Read the following guide to find out how:
Can you use a VPN on Matlab?
If you already have a VPN client installed on your system, simply log into it and choose one of the following methods to access Matlab.
Does MATLAB work with Linux?
While the example here uses the linux.cecs.pdx.edu server, you can use any of our Linux systems or labs; all of them have MATLAB installed. Visit our List of Common MCECS Linux Systems Guide for detailed information about the Linux systems available to you.
Control Output Voltage and Current
You can configure and control programmable power supplies directly from MATLAB using Instrument Control Toolbox. You can remotely control a power supply directly from MATLAB, enabling automated tests and remote configuration of instrument settings.
Control Power Supplies with Instrument Driver Software
Many power supply manufacturers provide industry-standard instrument drivers that you can use directly from MATLAB. Instrument Control Toolbox provides connectivity through instrument drivers such as:
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One of the common remote graphics protocols that is usable on Linux and Windows is named VNC.
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I assume your work machine is on a network. Are you able to use a virtual private network (VPN) to connect your home machine to that network? That is probably the most common practice these days.
Where is Matlab installed?
Matlab is installed on most generally available lab computers in MCECS (both Windows and Linux). If you are an MCECS Faculty Member and managing a PSU-owned Tier 3 computer that you want to install Matlab on, contact the CAT for getting access to the software download and licensing information.
Is MATLAB free?
Note this software is not free and must be purchased through the MATLAB website
What is researchcomputing.psu.edu?
The site researchcomputing.psu.edu provides a comprehensive listing of technical services and resources available to Penn State researchers in the categories of IT, IT security, research data, cyberinfrastructure, research computing , high performance computing, research administrative software , and select research administrative services.
What is guidance for remote teaching?
Guidance for Performing Remote Teaching or Research from Home -- includes information for faculty members who wish to conduct teaching demonstrations or research activities while working from home. A three-tiered approach has been established to provide guidance on four hazard categories (biological, chemical, physical, and radiation) using a table format.
What tools does Penn State use to transfer research data?
Research data transfers can be automated with Penn State licensed tools such as Globus ( Globus Training ).
What is Penn State's cloud storage?
Penn State's primary cloud-based storage services are OneDrive, Box, and Google Drive . Researchers using these services will be best positioned to work remotely. When utilizing these services for university-related purposes, login with your Penn State identity.
Is Trello part of Atlassian Suite?
Trello also enables the integration of many of the tools your team already uses (e.g., OneDrive, GitHub, Google Docs). Trello is now part of the Atlassian Suite, so departments with Jira/Confluence licences may already have access to Trello.
Is Trello free at Penn State?
While much less feature-rich than Jira or Asana, it has the advantage of being free, easy-to-use, and available to everyone at Penn State as part of O365. Trello is a project management tool which allows teams to use boards, cards, and lists to facilitate collaborative projects.
Does Penn State have a license for LinkedIn?
Penn State has a license for the use of training from LinkedIn Learning. You'll need to login with your Penn State account. Penn State IT's Talent Management group offers training on topics such as virtual teams, Sharepoint and Teams, and Azure Certifications.
What Is It?
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a virtualization technique enabling access to a virtualized desktop. These virtual desktops are hosted on a remote service over the internet. This allows access to specialized software without the need to travel to a computer lab.
Requirements for the College of Engineering VDI Service
Before students are able to ultilize their department's VDI environment, they must request an increase in their Penn State Access Account Storage Space quota from work.psu.edu. Select the MAX quota (10GB).
Access Via VMware Horizon Client
In addition to using your browser to access the College of Engineering's VDI platform, you may also want to use the VMware Horizon Client if you need to tie local USB devices to your session or use multiple monitors.
