09-14-2008 10:44 PM
Hi,
I'm new here and i have to use LabVIEW for my final year engineering project. I have to use Voltech PM100 Power Analyzer (with GPIB) with GPIB-USB-HS cable and to extract the value from the instrument. The problem is I can't seem to be able to connect with PM100 using *IDN? (using Measurement and Automation). I got error "The device did not respond to a *IDN? query". Before anyone suggest that I change or get newer equipment, I dont have that luxury. And I have to use what had been given to me.
And is there any where I can get older version of LabVIEW to open the PM100/300 Labview driver? Or if anyone already try that because I can't use the PM100/300 instrument driver with a LabVIEW version 8.5.
Many Thanks,
Radi
09-15-2008 08:50 AM
The message probably just means that the instrument does not support the *IDN? command. Many old instruments do not.
If you want a driver updated, all you have to do is attach it to a question and ask for help.
09-15-2008 09:18 AM
thanks for the reply. the problem is according to this article : https://www.voltech.com/support/kbarticle.asp?q=136&SL=83746e9n
i can send *idn? after following the setup instruction. So, is there anything else that i should check? I can't even connect via VISA. The website for my instrument is not really helpful.
09-15-2008 09:35 AM
09-15-2008 03:45 PM
Hey Radi,
So from the information you have provided, I did a bit of research on the Voltech website, and I found the following article KnowledgeBase: Setting up a Hyper Terminal connection for testing comunications on PM3000A ,PM100, P...It states there that the device should respond to *IDN?. I agree with Dennis that it is most likely a problem with the termination. This information should be found in the manual for the PM100.
Thanks
09-12-2018 05:46 AM
HI all I need help from that.
Voltech PM100 and PM300 driver are missing from the site. could any one kindly offer a help to share me any relate vi files. I require it for log data in the meantime. billions thanks, appreciated.
09-12-2018 07:03 AM
As this instrument is IEEE-488.2 compliant, it will understand the SCPI command set without the drivers. Try sending your ID query again.
*IDN?\n
This time add the newline character to the end of the command/query. You can use a very simple VISA interface like this when using SCPI commands.
09-12-2018 08:09 AM
Thx Minions.
Thx for reply. However I had no SCPI command for this PM100 since I like to call out THD values (current&voltage) from the measurement. I try hard to get in web but still didn't found it. Did you have any relate info? Appreciated
09-12-2018 08:17 AM
Here is the programming manual that I found for this instrument.