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PyVisa error "The specified mechanism is not supported for the given event type."
I'm trying to write a python script to talk to an old HP instrument, using an event handler. The handler routine just sets a flag and prints the status byte:
def handle_event(resource, event, ...
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pyvisa script only works when stepping through code
I have written a small python script to enable the output of a HAMEG HMG4040 triple power-supply.
I am using pyvisa 1.14.1 along with NI-VISA 20.0
import pyvisa
import time
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Unable to read output from serial device using python
I am trying to write a python script to interface with an AR488 GPIB to serial converter (documentation: here). I can write/read to the device perfectly fine using a terminal program (termite), but ...
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How to use LabVIEW to control and command Keithley 2410 - 2400 Source meter
Trying to connect Keithley 2410 Source meter from GPIB port and command and control its current frequency change for my setup. I need to use SCPI I guess. how can I do that is there any one help me ...
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How to obtain a floating point result from a query using SCPI
I've been stuck for a time now trying to get a real(floating point query) power measurement from a peak search(marker) on a FSW Rohde & Schwarz Spectrum Analyzer through Pyvisa. I tried almost ...
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Windows machine as USB-488/USBTMC device
I would like to use a windows machine as a USB488/USBTMC device. USB488/USBTMC is a reimplementation of the good old GPIB/IEEE-488 on USB rails. But most articles on the topic refer to a Windows ...
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PyVisa-USB timeout error cannot be cleared without reboot?
I need some advice on how to deal with USB timeout errors.
I am working on an app that is communicating with my Anritsu instrument over USB-GPIB port.
The app works fine, I read out results ...
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Missing Browse Tab in the Reference Manager dialog box
I have been trying to add a local .dll file to my project as I need some built in commands it has for my offline simulation connecting to a GPIB. The problem is I am missing the "Browse" tab ...
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How to communicate with device with GPIB?
I use "82357B USB/GPIB" in order to communicate with a device with "Agilent Communication Expert".
How can I communicate with the device in C# code? What should I need to install? ...
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How am I able to check which devices I'm interfacing with?
I work at a microwave technology company and part of my job is developing software to interface with the devices we use using Python, specifically PyVISA. I'm currently trying to write a program that ...
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VB6: gpib-32.dll not found on windows server 2019 64 bit
I have a VB6 application which utilizes NI4882 api (VBIB32) with gpib-32.dll and is working fine in all deployed PCs (windows server 2003 32 bit).
However, recently we have a new PC (windows server ...
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PyVisa Data Extraction Issues with Keysight B1500
I have a similar question as this one but the solution there did not apply to my problem. I can connect and send commands to my Keysight B1500 mainframe, via pyvisa/GPIB. The B1500 is connected via ...
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Trying to reliably communicate between Laser and PC via GPIB
For my PhD, I am currently using a Tunics Plus Laser.
I am able to perform several communications like:
import pyvisa
gpib_address = pyvisa.ResourceManager().open_resource('GPIB0::10::INSTR')
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VB.net GPIB Termination character problem
This is my first question here.
I have a problem with the termination character when sending a message on the GPIB
Default character is line feed and my instrument needs a carriage return.
I ́v tried ...
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unable to connect gpib instrument on ubuntu20.04.1
I am using keysight 66319D and GPIB-USB on ubuntu20.04.1.
The driver for keysight has been installed successfully: iokerneldrivers-installer_20_0_26913_1.run and iolibrariessuite-...