Connect to Lecroy WaveRunner 104Xi over Network to TestStand

[DanHadi]

I am trying to connect to a Lecroy WaveRunner 104Xi Scope over a network (ethernet) for use with TestStand. The scope succuessfully acquires an IP and I can ping it from the host machine.

The scope responds to commands when I remotely connect to it using LeCroy's ActiveDSO software, but I cannot figure out how to use it with TestStand.

FYI: I have tried using the ActiveX/COM module in TestStand, and put in the scope IP in the Remote Host field, but have not had any luck.

Suggestions and help is appreciated.

Thanks

[alanjb]

Alan from LeCroy Tech Support here....

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the specific ActiveX/COM interface you are referring to in your post. If instead you are able to configure a VISA connection to the scope, then you should download and install our VICP Passport.  This is a VISA passport that handles all of the TCP/IP communications with the scope, and goes beyond NI's standard TCPIP passport.  Here's link to it: http://www.lecroy.com/tm/Library/Software/LabView/VICP.asp?menuid=8

What programming language are you using for your tests? We have both LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI drivers for the 104Xi (the LabWindows/CVI driver is an "IVI" driver).

Best Regards,

Alan

[DanHadi]

Currently, I'm trying to have TestStand be able to connect to the scope to send simple SCPI commands.

I've installed VICP Passport, but I'm not sure how to use it. I don't have a copy of LabView to work with either. NI's MAX software cannot find the scope when I attempt to add the device under "Remote Device" or "Remote Visa Systems".

[alanjb]

MAX isn't designed to find LeCroy scopes.  Go to

[alanjb]

Oops!

MAX isn't designed to find LeCroy scopes.  But through MAX, you can launch the VISA Interactive Control (Tools - NI-VISA - VISA Interactive Control). In the "Resource to Open" entry box, enter VICP::<ip address>   (ex. VICP::172.28.19.142)  If this is accepted, then you will immediately get a new interactive control window, in which you write commands and readback responses.  

Best Regards,

Alan

PS - Make sure you've installed the VICP Passport on your remote PC and *not* on the scope.

[DanHadi]

Thanks for your help.

I installed VICP Passport as well as the Lecroy XStream IVI driver and now I am able to connect to the scope using the LabWindows module in TestStand. I used the resource name "VICP::<scopeIP>" and it worked.

[alanjb]

That's great news!  If you have any further questions, feel free to email me directly.

Best Regards,
Alan