mimicking oscilloscope (Tektronix TDS-5054B) controls through a VI

[Patrick_Lu]

Hi,

I can already get my Tektronix TDS-5054B scope talking to the computer using VI's included with the Tektronix add-on and the drivers on the NI site.  But none of the VI's seems to offer the full functionality of the oscilloscope. Is there a generic oscilloscope VI out there that might include more features? I was hoping for something where I could be sitting at my PC and have a control panel that was nearly identical to the one on the scope. If not, no big deal, since I can just use remote desktop. It would be so much nicer through labview though!

Thanks for any help!


Message Edited by Kid Lu on 02-26-2008 05:44 PM

[Dennis_Knutson]

Mimicking the front panel of an instrument is way outside the requirements of an instrument driver. With the functions, though, you should be able to come up with something. A very old example called Two Channel Oscilloscope ships with LabVIEW. This uses a simulated instrument but it might give you an idea. A better design approach would be to use an event structure.

[BrianInTheForest]

If you want to attempt full functionality, try opening up the TDS 5000B Series Programming Manual.  At 850+ pages, it should have all the GPIB commands you need.

Message Edited by lach on 02-27-2008 08:51 AM