11-02-2018 06:17 PM
Hi All
Recently we purchased two GPIB-USB-HS+ units and it does not return the *IDN? string
while some (purchased earlier/same model) return the *IDN? string.
I used the same instrument(Anritsu Synthesizer MG3694B)/setup to verify the *IDN? string while some return
and some don't return.
I tried GPIB-USB-HS+ and GPIB-USB-HS as well.
Also I tried installing the latest driver (Version:NI4882_1760f0) and old versions.
11-04-2018 07:56 PM
11-06-2018 11:50 AM
Yes configured termination character.
11-07-2018 05:08 PM
Hey master9991,
Do you receive any errors when you write or query the *IDN? command?
Or are you only receiving errors when you try to read the response?
Respectfully,
11-08-2018 06:22 PM
I don't receive any errors while writing, reading or querying.
The *IDN? returns some garbage characters with some GPIB-USB-HS+ units in our factory while it returns normally what is expected with some GPIB-USB-HS+ units.
Not sure if some part is missing or a bad solder inside or needs some fimware/fpga updates.
I checked with a recently purchased GPIB-USB-HS+ unit and it did not work as well.
11-09-2018 01:50 PM
Hey master9991,
It may be worth creating a service request if you purchased the GPIB-USB-HS+ cable through NI.
Respectfully,
11-09-2018 04:11 PM
Thank you for the reply Ryan.
All the testing was done through NI-MAX.
The test setup is the same.
Only switched between the good/faulty GPIB-USB-HS+ cables while testing through NI MAX.
Yes I am isolating the GPIB-USB-HS+ cable while trouble shooting.
Also tried some GPIB-USB-HS cables and I see the same problem. Some work and some don't.
11-12-2018 05:19 PM
Hey master9991,
From where did you purchase the cables? A few other forums mention faulty cables coming from some third party groups.
I would encourage you to contact NI support at 1-866-275-6964 to help you further with the issue. One of our technical supporters could collect more details about your unit and this could help us better understand why you may be seeing certain errors from that particular cable.
Best regards,
12-03-2018 03:43 PM
We purchased the cables directly from NI.
12-04-2018 02:25 PM
Hey master9991,
Roger. Please contact NI Support at 1-866-275-6964 or email us online to create a service request. We'd be happy to assist you with further over the phone regarding your cable in question.
Best regards,