topic gpib readdressing using MAX? in Instrument Control (GPIB, Serial, VISA, IVI)

gpib readdressing using MAX?

nyc_(is_out_of_here) — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:48:07 GMT

Is it possible using Measurement Explorer to change gpib readdressing?

Re: gpib readdressing using MAX?

Chris_R. — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:11:37 GMT

Hello,

Unfortunately, there is not a way to do this in Measurement and Automation Explorer. It is best done programmatically. You can also do it in the interactive control using the ibconfig and ibcREADDR commands, but it is discouraged since this setting will change back once the interactive control window is closed. See this manual (pg 1-22) for more information. If the interactive control method works like you need it to, then that is another option for you. I hope this answers your question, but let me know if you have any others!

Have a great day!

Chris R.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

Re: gpib readdressing using MAX?

nyc_(is_out_of_here) — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:22:24 GMT

Thanks, Chris.

So, would the proper sequence of commands be (1) ibdev then (2) ibconfig ?

Not sure what to use for the ud parameter?

Re: gpib readdressing using MAX?

Chris_R. — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:41:49 GMT

Hello,
Yes, that is the proper sequence. The "ud" is just the unit descriptor of the instrument attached to the GPIB board you configured in the ibdev command. I have attached a screenshot (below) of how I configured my device just now in IBIC. Let me know if you have any questions!

Chris R.

Re: gpib readdressing using MAX?

nyc_(is_out_of_here) — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:53:54 GMT

Got it! Thanks. :)

Re: gpib readdressing using MAX?

Chris_R. — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:57:04 GMT

No problem! Let me know if you have any other questions!! Have a great day!

Chris R.