hp66xxbc labview 7.0

[RVS_em]

Does anybody has the hp66xxbc ivi for labview 7.0?  I download the driver for labiview 7.1 and I have error. 

Thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

If you download the LabWindows version, you should be able to create the LabVIEW driver yourself. Once it's installed, go to Tools>Instrumentation>Import CVI Instrument Driver. All of the LabVIEW IVI drivers are created from the LabWindows driver in this fashion.

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

Thanks for the tip Dennis, I never knew that nor realized that it was an option under tools.  It's the questions that driver us.

[RVS_em]

Thanks Dennis.  The tip works very well.  Now I found other problem with the driver.  I tried to initialize it without using the instrument assist.  When I query the device, I have the error Primary Error: (Hex 0xBFFC0011) Identification query failed.
Elaboration: Failed to Recognize Model.

Quering the model using measurement and automation explorer, I found this:  HEWLETT-PACKARD,6612B,0,A.00.07.

Seems that the model that I have (6612B) is not supported 😞  Do you have suggestions?

Thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

When you run the initialize function, set the ID query to false.

[RVS_em]

Dennis:

Thanks. This works.  When I try to continue commanding values; I found out that the driver is using default values. This is causing that I can't command desired voltage level.

Seems that the driver is setting the model to HP6611C and allowing max voltage to 8.190.  The model that I have can handle up to 20 volts.

Do you know how to force other model in order to be able to set the voltage higher?

Thanks again for your advises.

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Primary Error: (Hex 0xBFFA0010) Invalid value for parameter or property.
Secondary Error: (Hex 0xBFFC0003) Parameter 3 out of range, or error occurred while setting Parameter 3.
Elaboration: Voltage Level

[Dennis_Knutson]

The driver probably defaults to the 6611C if it doesn't do an ID query. I'm not sure if there is a way to disable range checking or change the model name. I tend to avoid IVI drivers and if I find a bug, I can fix it because I have a copy of LabWindows/CVI. Maybe someone else has an idea.

Do you have to use IVI or can you use the native LabVIEW driver?

[RVS_em]

Dennis:

I don't have preference.  Any way that make it work is welcome.

Thanks

[Dennis_Knutson]

Then you might want to look at the other drivers available for Agilent power supplies. I couldn't find a 6612 model listed but one might be similar enough that you can modify. I haven't checked, but have you tried Agilent for a driver? You could also go http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/niid_web_display.request_driver and request that the driver be modified for your "B" model.