Hello,
I'm using the GPIB To RS232 device to communicate with a Stone age DMM and PSU, as they don't have ethernet or even serial!
The issue I have is I need to initialise my system before allowing the user to begin doing anything which includes checking the GPIB is working.
Usually you would just ask a downstream instrument for something like *IDN? However the instruments have to remain off until the user has done specific setup criteria, which are on the software screens.
Is there a way I can ask the GPIB converter directly for an ID or health status to prove out that the hardware interfaces are setup and working?
If there is a document that contains all GPIB To RS232 device specific commands this will allow me to pick an appropriate one.
Remembering with this issue there are no downstream devices active at the check time required.