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BK Precision 5491B multimeter control

I'm working on a program that communicates with a BK 5491b multimeter. I have a program written thats able to send *IDN? to the meter and then read the response to validate the serial number. The...

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IVI.VISA Not Installed.

Hi there, I tried to install IVI VISA driver by running ni-visa_25.3_online.exe.However, I only found Ivi.Visa.Interop.dll in C:\Windows\assembly\GAC_64\Ivi.Visa.Interop\8.0.0.0__a128c98f1d7717c1.There...

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LeCroy Wave Series Oscilloscope acquire in blocks

Hello.I need to acquire large amounts of waveform data from a Teledyne LeCroy Wave Series oscilloscope over an extended period. My goal is to capture data in sequential blocks so I can continuously...

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Fluke 5500A Scope Out

HelloI need to activate the SCOPE OUT of the Fluke 5500A, but I can't. I'm testing via Ni-Max.I can activate the OPR mode, but I can't activate the SCOPE OUT.Does anyone have any sugestion?thanks

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Set RS485 converter to 2 wire as default

I have several NI USB to RS485 converters on my system that need to run in 2 wire mode.  One converter goes to a device that I communicate with directly in LabVIEW, and I can use a property node to set...

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GPIB Bit4886 reads but does not write

Hi All, So I am trying to use a Kepco 100-4 to power a small magnet. The Kepco connects via GPIB to a bit4886 interface card. We can communicate with the Kepco through NI Max, but not LabView. (We have...

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x410 Serial Connection Inconsistent

Hi all, we're working with an x410 and have noticed that the serial connection over the JTAG isn't consistently cooperating. We can see the boot sequence unfold, and even the login prompt, but can't...

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What driver do I use?

Hello,If I have the following setup: - Windows 7 64-bit- Labview 2013 64-bit- NI USB-8452 What driver do I use?

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"The hardware is temporarily non-functional" in Hardware Configuration Utility

Hi everyone,I’m encountering an error in the Hardware Configuration Utility that says: "The hardware is temporarily non-functional. Functionality can be restored through corrective action with some...

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pyvisa write error between the power supply and NI GPIB

Hi, I am a graduate student in Korea.I am trying to connect the power supply (Agilent E3632A) to PC with GPIB interface.And I wanna control it with Python (pyvisa library).  NI MAX reports the...

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Reading A and R channels of the HP8753ES

Dear community, I have again a question regarding the HP8753ES VNA. This time I would like to query the raw data from the A and R channels. In my experiment I cannot measure S11 directly, so I have to...

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Controlling Stepper Motors in LabView

Hello,I am trying to control two Oriental Motor stepper motors, model AZM98AC-TS30, via USB in LabView 2025 and everything i've looked up so far has told me to use the DAQ Assistant. I have tried that,...

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Does NI not support GPIB on the latest MAC OS release?

Hi,  I am continuously trying to run the NI software to get my HP33120A to communicate VIA GPIB. After installing PYVISA and going through all the steps of installing NI-488, I still am unable to get...

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Using a GPIB USB HS converter to control a turn table (Sunol system...

This is my first time trying to control devices over GPIB, so it may be a simple solution.  For context, I am trying to use a GPIB USB HS converter to remotely control a turn table. The goal would be...

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VISA timeout while successfully reading data

Hi, I'm trying to communicate with a serial instrument using NI MAX or LabVIEW. Luckily I've got the instrument manual and know working commands and expected responses. Writing commands proceeds...

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Enable/Disable SSH Checkbox

I would like to install software to a cRIO 9054, but when I click 'Add/Remove Software', I get an error saying ssh needs activating. I'm sure I have previously seen a checkbox under 'Startup Settings',...

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LabVIEW exe for KLN 40-19 available .

I have completed a LabVIEW 2016 exe file to control the Kepco KLN40-19 and would be able to provide to allow it to be tested . I have used the LabVIEW modules provided from the Kepco Website.    

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New NI GPIB-USB-HS on legacy Apple systems

Hi FolksDoes any one know if new NI GPIB-USB-HS units still work as replacements in Apple OS X legacy test systems, or has there been a firmware change in the USB interface to the kext?I have just...

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NI-VXI 16.0 support on Win11

Could someone tell me if NI-VXI 16.0 works on Win 11 for the NI PCI-MXI-2 interface?It currently works on our existing hardware on Win10. Thanks,Oldsquid

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USB-GPIB-HS with Probe Station PC running Nucleus

I'm trying to connect my laptop to the Cascade Summit 12000 Probe Station through a GPIB-USB-HS cable, and I was facing some issues. The intended final setup is as shown below, with "My Laptop" being...

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