Find GPIB Resource Information Programmatically.

[Ryan_F]

Overview

This example shows how to programmatically find the VISA resource information for all GPIB instruments on the bus.

Description

The Manufactures ID Number, Version of Specification, and the Manufactures Name of the GPIB instrument will be displayed after running the VI. Other options are available, also, by selecting different VISA properties in the VISA property node.

Requirement

1. LabVIEW2012 (or compatible)
2. NI-Visa

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1) Connect all GPIB instruments to the GPIB bus.

2) Run VI.

3) Observe the VISA resource information available for each instrument.

Additional Information or References

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[LabviewKK]

I think that it is good for me to find GPIB device automatically.

Thanks.

[Jandy]

This VISA find is very useful in cases where an older GPIB device does not respond to NI-MAX. Thank you.