construct labview using visa

[jason]

i have my computer connected and communicate with the data acquication
device. how do i construct front panel and diagram to control the
device using visa?

[waldemar.hersacher]

Hi jason,

go to "Search the LabVIEW bookshelf" either from the LabVIEW help menu or from the start menu. There select the "LabVIEW Measurements Manual". There chapter 20 concerns about VISA.

Waldemar

[David Duffey]

Hi Jason.

NI Has a "LabVIEW Instrument Control" class, it is only two days and will really get you up to speed on controlling instruments. ni.com/training

You'll probably want to download a certified plug and play driver for your instrument if one is available, it will make it a lot easier than parsing all of the data yourself. ni.com/downloads

If there is no instrument driver, then I suggest using the new I/O assistant in LabVIEW 7, it will simplify converting string data that you get from your instrument into something useful.

Are you connected to your device via serial or gpib?

Thanks,