Hello, I am trying to create an interface that will allow me to c

[mushakunda]

ontrol many instruments in the Lab using labview. I downloaded instrument drivers already. How should my connectivity be on all level (GPIB, and block diagram for interface). I am a neginner with Labview. If there are notes that can help, Please inform me.How can I control many intruments in the Lab using one computer with one interface allowing to choose the instrument I want to use. I need help with the connections (GPIB level and block diagram for interface).

[Sarah Thompson]

ontrol many instruments in the Lab using labview. I downloaded instrument drivers already. How should my connectivity be on all level (GPIB, and block diagram for interface). I am a neginner with Labview. If there are notes that can help, Please inform me.Mushakunda,
The first step is to make sure the instrument drivers are loaded properly. If they are non-IVI drivers, simlply copy the folders into the C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 7.0\instr.lib folder. The path should be the same for most versions of LabVIEW. You can check the installation in LabVIEW by going to the Functions>>Instrument I/O>>Instrument Drivers.

Then, it's just a matter of wiring the functions together in the proper order, while keeping the VISA sessions separated. I have attached an example screen shot of controlling 2 instruments simultaneously.

Good luck with your application.