How can i use IVI class driver wrappers for LabVIEW?

[JPLO]

Hi all

I've already read some texts about  IVI compliance package but i didn't quite get how can i wrap an IVI-COM to an IVI-C. Where this is done?

In MAX i see:

-Configuration -> Software -> IVI Compliance Package 3.3

But no properties in there...

I have a spectrum analizer which the available drivers are only IVI-COM, but i want to wrap them into IVI-C...

can anyone tell me step by step how can i do this?

or maybe point me some newbie tutorial?

regards,

JPLO

[NathanT · Accepted solution]

Hello JPLO,

        Before trying to communicate to your instrument using any sort of instrument drivers, you need to confirm that you can communicate at a lower level.  In most cases this means through VISA, using MAX.  The IVI-COM Driver installer should add a software module to the IVI Configuration that is in MAX.  Most of the IVI-C Installers also add a driver session, but you might need to create one.

We include IVI-COM Adapters for the IVI-C Class drivers with ICP.  

You can also just treat the IVI-COM driver like any other ActiveX object.

What instrument model are you using?

Cheers,

NathanT

[zeino]

Nathan,

Is there any IVI adapters for Spectrum Analyzer class? If so can you point me to the location?

Thanks

[jjp377]

Hello Zeino,

Yes, just install ICP

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

I am looking to purchase a Sorensen XEL60-3P power supply. The company states that they have a IVI driver. I am not sure how to integrate into Labview.

Any comments.

Thanks

Philip Nielsen

[Dennis_Knutson]

You can either use the instrument specific driver or the IVI class drivers. Using the instrument specific driver is probably simpler but if you use the class driver, then you have the ability to write a program and switch to different power supplies when you need to.

If you are just starting, go to the Instrument Driver Network and see the links about what a driver is and how to use one.

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

Thanks for the help. I will see if I can get the IVI driver before I purchase the supply.

Thanks and many Kudos

Philip Nielsen

[Dennis_Knutson]

Message Edited by Dennis Knutson on 12-10-2009 10:11 AM

[pnielsen@gplains.com]

I am trying to download what software they do have and then see how to write the driver. I will look at NI driver site and see if I can find a driver that is close.

Thank you,

Philip

[Dennis_Knutson]

Well, you don't have to install the instrument specific driver. You can just use the class driver and in MAX, you can use the niDCPower driver in simulate mode. Again, this is only if you intend to use the class driver.