SCPI command for TDS510A through VISA

[lplopez]

Hi,

I've searched and requested for the labview drive of TDS510A. Unfortunately, I still can't find one and have not yet received response from NI. I tried to read the programming manual (https://www.i3detroit.org/wi/images/2/2d/460-ProgrammerManual.pdf) of  the said instrument and it has SCPI command. I learn that I can use VISA to execute the SCPI command but have failed to properly communicate with my instrument.

Is anyone kind enough to give me a pattern or an example on how to properly communicate with my instrument? I am using GPIB-USB-HS. My goal is to just acquire data (e.i sine wave) and its corresponding *FFT

*According to manual, TDS510A can also provide FFT.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

-Lorenzo 

[crossrulz]

There is a LabVIEW driver available that is labeled TDS5XX Oscilloscope.  It specifically mentions the TDS520 and TDS540, but it will likely be at least a good starting point for you.

Tektronix tktds5xx Oscilloscope

[Minions]

Use the attached simple VISA vi.  Select your TDS510A connection as the VISA resource name and for the write buffer, enter

*IDN?;

Now run it and it should respond with the device information loaded inside the instrument.