connected with ethernet to 2601A, but can't communicate with instrument

[jayhawkeye13]

I am trying to use Labview to control the 2601A using some of the scripts and examples provided from the library.  My instrument is connected via ethernet.  I keep getting some error stating that the instrument isn't connected.  I was able to communicate with the instrument using a command script in windows, so I know it is seeing the instrument.  I get an error from the initialization of the instrument that continues throughout the wiring.  Any advice?

[Dennis_Knutson]

Did you setup the Ethernet connection in MAX? This is something you must do except for the very latest LXI instruments. Select Devices and Interfaces>Create New>VISA TCP/IP Resource. You have not mentioned the vendor but find out from them whether the instrument is VXI-11 compliant.

[cymrieg]

Yes, this instrument is VXI-11 compliant. Do what Dennis has said. If this fails then let us know what the error is - just saying there is an error is useless.

Also try the web page for the instrument - this will prove you are communicating correctly.

[jayhawkeye13]

This is a Keithley 2601A SourceMeter.

[jayhawkeye13]

I did this and I think it might be communicating with the instrument, but it still gives me an error between the initialization of the instrument and formatting the node.  This error continues for the remainder of the "circuit".  It is a negative value, but it when I attempt to determine the why the error occurs it said that it was unknown.

[Albert.Geven]

look up the error in the 2601 manual !

[jayhawkeye13]

Thanks for the wise advice, but it doesn't say anything about this error. 

[Dennis_Knutson]

Why don't you post the error code? How can you expect help when you provide so little information?

Did you successfully connect in MAX?

[jayhawkeye13]

The error code is -1073807342.

[Dennis_Knutson]

Help>Explain Error:

VISA:  (Hex 0xBFFF0012) Invalid resource reference specified. Parsing error.