Can I view spectrum analyzer (HP 8562A) output on LV signalExpress

[mIKE78]

Hello guys ..

Just wondering if I can get my graphs from spectrum analyzer on LV SignalExpress? Is there a special driver I should download?

Thank you

[EEsRULEtheWORLD]

Hi,

You can view your data from the HP 8562A in LabVIEW SignalExpress by creating a user-defined step.  This applies to any instrument not supported by the native SignalExpress steps.  To do this, you need to follow the Creating SignalExpress Plug-ins with LabVIEW DevZone.

On a side note, National Instruments has developed some plug-ins, such that a few 3rd party instruments can be controlled through SignalExpress.  The plug-ins can be found on this KnowledgeBase.  Unfortunately, the HP 8562A is not one of the instruments on this list, nor could I locate a supported driver for the HP 8562A on ni.com/idnet.  To communicate with your device, you could use low-level VISA commands or utilize the Instrument Driver Development Wizard.

Let me know if you have any more questions.