What is a VISA resource name?
VISA resource name is a unique identifier reference to a device I/O session. It identifies the device with which the VI communicates and passes all necessary configuration information required to perform the I/O. VISA resource name out contains the same identifier information as VISA resource name.
What is NI VISA used for?
NI-VISA is an NI instrument driver that is an implementation of the Virtual Instrument Software Architecture (VISA) I/O standard. VISA is a standard for configuring, programming, and troubleshooting instrumentation systems comprising GPIB, VXI, PXI, serial (RS232/RS485), Ethernet/LXI, and/or USB interfaces.
What is ASRL1?
ASRL1::INSTR is the actual VISA resource name. Com1, Com2, etc. are aliases. You can assign an alias to any resource. for example, for a GPIB instrument, you might assign the alias DMM for GPIB0::3::INSTR and refer to the alias in your program.
What can you do in a VISA test panel?
Test Communication After set up and configuration, use VISA Test Panels to verify communication with the instrument and test different instrument commands.
What is NI serial?
NI-Serial is an NI instrument driver that you can use to maximize CPU utilization and increase data throughput from your instrument without changing the baud rate. Note: Install programming environments such as NI LabVIEW or Microsoft Visual Studio® before installing this product.
What is VISA library?
The VISA library is a widely used software input-output interface in the field of testing and measurement for controlling devices from a PC. It is a library of functions for C/C ++, C #, Visual Basic, MATLAB, LabVIEW and others.
How do you open a VISA panel?
To further test the connection, right-click on the instrument and select Open VISA Test Panel or select it from the side bar: The VISA Test Panel window shows some helpful information, including the TCP/IP identifier (VISA Address) along the top.
What is VISA protocol?
VISA is an acronym for Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. VISA is a Test & Measurement industry standard communication API (Application Programming Interface) for use with test and measurement devices. Using VISA libraries enables communication for many interfaces such as GPIB, USB, and Ethernet.
How do I download my NI-VISA?
- On the online machine, visit ni.com/downloads.
- Select Software Products or Drivers. Search for the product you need to install.
- On the product download page, make your desired selections.
- Click on the Individual Offline Installers link below the Download button.