Looking for examples/help on using Ethernet with Keithley 2701 DMM

[Paul C]

All of the example code utilizing their IVI driver is based on GPIB or RS232. I specifically bought the 2701 to utilize the Ethernet port, but cannot find CVI examples on how to do this. Can anyone point me to an ethernet example using their driver and the Ethernet port? Or perhaps post a non-Keithley ehternet driver and examples on its use?

[Jattie]

Paul,

You would normally recieve the information you need with your DMM and they normally include drivers and libraries for the functionalities that you need.

At the least you need protocal information, i.e. command you need to send to receive data from the device. Drivers aviailable on the Keithley website

[JuanCarlos]

Paul,

Most likely the driver was developed using VISA. that is the technology that allows you to use multiple media to communicate with the instrument.

In order to make the instrument work via ethernet all you need to do is set it up in MAX and use the ethernet address of the instruments.

Here are a couple of documents that can get you started:

How Do I Configure an Instrument to Communicate via TCP/IP in MAX?

How Do I Control Ethernet Instruments with NI-VISA?

How Can I Communicate With a Keithley 2701 DMM?

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Juan Carlos
N.I.