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Creating LabView 6.1 Interfaces

What would be the most effective way to create a LabVIEW 6.1 interface with a Dynamic Signal Analyzer HP35665A? Would attempting to edit an alternative DSA drivers be  the easiest solution or starting from scratch? Is there a source from which I would be able to receive technical help, specifically professional knowledge on the subject of my DSA and LabVIEW, while constructing my program?
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I noticed that you've posted a couple of other messages here and here regarding this same instrument. Have you submitted a request for the driver on our instrument driver network? If you haven't, you can start that process here.

As there is not currently a driver for this instrument, and if you want to continue developing a driver on your own, the best place to start from is most likely another DSA Instrument driver, such as the 35670A, that you mention in another thread. Because they are definitely different devices, you will need to make appropriate changes to the driver to ensure that it works with you instrument. I would recommend that you start with the basic functions of initializing the device and closing out a session to the device. Once you have verified that you are doing these functions correctly, then begin branching into the configuration and measurement functions. You'll need a programming manual for the 35665A, which I couldn't find on Agilent's website - perhaps because they discontinued this product about 2 years ago. It will take some time on your part to get build the driver.

I guess the last thing that comes to my mind is a question - what is your end goal? Do you want to be able to build multiple test systems and configurations, or are you just designing a single test set up? How large of an application are you planning on building? In some cases, you might be able to get up and running just using VISA to communicate with your device - using simple reads, and writes, property nodes and events. But this really depends on how much time you have, how far you've gotten with your current driver, etc.

Logan S.

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1. I have submitted a request for a driver on the instrument driver. Thank you for the advice.

2. I currently have in my possession the necessary programming manual for the 35665A, so that is not a problem.

Ultimately, I have been asked to create an interface for this instrument for multiple test systems and configurations. Communicating with the device via a simple VISA is not optimal because this interface will be utilized by researchers with little or no LabVIEW experience. The interface front panel must be user friendly.

If you would like to see the current LabVIEW model I would be happy to send it to you. How would you like me to send the program?
 
So as to avoid confusion, this is not originally my project. I am in an REU (Research Experience for Undergraduate) program and this program was created in 2003 by a former REU student. The program works in some areas and has problems in others. I am sure if you looked at it the problems would become clearer and I can try to answer any specific questions.
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