How to connect multiple instruments with GPIB-usb-hs?

[THN]

I want to know how should i connect multiple instruments, and adquire their signals with a GPIB-usb. I´m using 2 multimeters,1 temp. controller and 1 power source, and i have all the drivers i need. I just need to gather all drivers in 1 prog. to control them via GPIB. I have 1 gpib-usb-hs, but i need to read all that data from those equips. All help and tips are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

TN

[Dennis_Knutson]

You can use either a star or linear cable configuration (or a combination). You just need to be careful and obey the requirements for total cable length, separation, total devices, etc. The number of instruments you have is well below the maximum of 15.

If you are not aware of the cabling types and requirements, you should first find a GPIB tutorial to understand some of the basics before you try any programming.

[THN]

I think i will go for the star option. Tell me just 1 more thing, is there any problem in gathering different drivers into 1 only program? Like controlling 2 different multimeters from the same front panel? Or even add the temperature controller and power source to it?

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

No, what you are asking is done all of the time. You just have to be a bit careful about managing your writes and reads since in most cases, you can only communicate to one instrument at a time.

[THN]

Ok, thanks very much. I will start from there.

TN