how to read data from fluke 287 using labview ?

[yash612]

hello

I want to know how to use labview to read data from fluke 287 multimeter. 

[GerdW]

Hi yash,

how to use labview to read data from fluke 287 multimeter. 

1. Read the manual of your Fluke.

2. Connect the Fluke to your computer.

3. Send commands to your Fluke.

4. Read the Fluke answers…

Which of these steps gives you problems?

Did you look for a device driver in the Instrument Driver Network?

(I guess you already noted the "Getting Started" section on top of the LabVIEW forum?)

[yash612]

hello sir,

Which DAQ device I would like to install to read fluke 287 data to my PC?

[yash612]

I would like to inform you that I am using LABView for the first time. So, please guide me in detail or from basic information.

[GerdW]

Hi yash,

Which DAQ device I would like to install to read fluke 287 data to my PC?

Well, you should search for Fluke 287 in the IDNet and install the recommended drivers.

Btw. you will need to use VISA functions to communicate with your Fluke.

DAQ/DAQmx is onl used for NI hardware…

Edit: I just searched in the IDNet and found no Fluke 287 driver. But there is a Fluke289 driver available: both DMMs look very similar and I guess they use more or less the same commands. So use the Fluke289 driver. In case of problems you look up the manual (which you should have read by now) and check for differences between 287 and 289 commands…

I would like to inform you that I am using LABView for the first time. So, please guide me in detail or from basic information.

Well, there is a Getting Started section on top of the LabVIEW forum - did you already notice that?

[yash612]

Hello sir,

sorry for the late reply, i was busy in some other work.

thanks for the guidance.

I have already installed NI-VISA 5.4 for labview 2016. how can i use it to acquire data from DMM fluke 287.? what will be the next step ?

[GerdW]

Hi yash,

I have already installed NI-VISA 5.4 for labview 2016.

According to this AppNote this VISA version does not support LV2016. Install a VISA version which supports your LabVIEW version!

Once you have done this you should install the Fluke driver I recommended before and study it's VIs and examples…

[yash612]

thank you.

I have attached one screen shot of driver page that i have installed. This web site shows the NI-VISA 5.4 for LV2016. 

please check it and guide me.

[GerdW]

Hi yash,

This web site shows the NI-VISA 5.4 for LV2016. 

You didn't install "VISA 5.4", but you installed a set of driver VIs for your Fluke device.

Did you read the page shown in your image? There NI clearly states "minimum software required: VISA 5.4"… 😄

(German proverb: "Wer lesen kann, ist klar im Vorteil!" :))

You should find the installed VIs either in your user.lib or in the instr.lib (or in the "User" or "Instrument" function palettes)!

[yash612]

ohhh...  I didnt notice that..

You should find the installed VIs either in your user.lib or in the instr.lib.

where i am finding this VIs ? Still I am not able to getting you..sorry.