How do I read the TDS 210 scope and have it show on Labview

[JonnyF]

I am using a TDS 210 and I am trying to read the signal from the oscilloscope to labview. I tried using the Getting Started 2.vi option, but this does not work. This vi just resets everything on the TDS 210 and then takes data. All I want is to read the data on the TDS 210 without doing anything to it. How would I accomplish this?

[maymaythar]

I assume you have the TDS 210 driver for labview. There should be measurement vi. config vi. and init vi. First you set your scope setting using horizontal, vertical, trigger and measure vi. then you acquire the signal you want. Getting Started vis are just for demo and cannot fix your requirement. Browse all the driver vi for your scope and read the comments on each vi and you will be able you complete your task. If you have more specific question or doubt, post here and somebody here can help you.

[Bojan]

You can use the attached vi.

Bojan

"JonnyF" wrote in message
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> I am using a TDS 210 and I am trying to read the signal from the
> oscilloscope to labview. I tried using the Getting Started 2.vi
> option, but this does not work. This vi just resets everything on the
> TDS 210 and then takes data. All I want is to read the data on the
> TDS 210 without doing anything to it. How would I accomplish this?



[Attachment TDS 210 - Get Data.vi, see below]

[JonnyF]

I forgot to mention that I am using Labview 5.1 Will this vi work for labview 5.1?

[Bojan]

No, this is for LabVIEW 6.1, but take a look at the attached diagram.
The key is in using Fetch Waveform.vi instead of Read Waveform.vi.

Bojan


"JonnyF" wrote in message
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> I forgot to mention that I am using Labview 5.1 Will this vi work for
> labview 5.1?



[Attachment TDS 210 - Get Datad.bmp, see below]

[Anonymous]

I am unable to find some of the components you used in your example.
I suspect my inexperience with Labview is hindering my efforts.

[Bojan]

You have to download and install Certified IVI driver for TDS 210 scope from
NI(http://www.ni.com/devzone/idnet/default.htm) to use TDS 210 - Get Data.vi
or to build the attached block diagram, because the components in this VI
and block diagram are from this driver.

Unfortunately this driver requires LV ver. 6.1 or higher.

Bojan

"JonnyF" wrote in message
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> I am unable to find some of the components you used in your example.
> I suspect my inexperience with Labview is hindering my efforts.