Timeout Error when Reading Measurements from Impedance Analyzer Solartron 1260 via NI MAX using IEEE 488/GPIB

[Abdul.m]

Hi, 

I'm working with a Solartron A1260 Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer and attempting to read measurements on the NI MAX interface connected through a PCI bus. The analyzer itself is functioning correctly and can recieve "Write" commands, as you can see the measurements on blue screen , but when I try to "Read" these measurements using NI MAX, I encounter a timeout error, as illustrated in the attached screenshot.The only command I can read is `*IDN?`. but my goal is to "Read" that simple measurement data of impedence analyzer on NI MAX interface.

I have tried adjusting the timeout/Bytes settings and reviewing the connection, but the issue persists. It seems like the main challenge is that I'm not sure about the correct commands to read the measurement data. 

Here are the details of my setup:

- Device Model: Solartron 1260 Impedance/Gain-Phase Analyzer
- Connection: Interface through PCIB
- Software: NI MAX
- Issue: Timeout error EABO during GPIB read operation

- Troubleshooting Steps: Adjusted timeout settings, adjusted  bytes , changed addresses,  checked GPIB command syntax, changed GPIB

I would greatly appreciate any advice on the proper GPIB commands for reading measurements from a Solartron 1260 or any troubleshooting steps that might resolve this timeout error.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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[Albert.Geven]

Hi

On ni.com\idnet you can find a driver for LabVIEW

https://sine.ni.com/apps/utf8/niid_web_display.download_page?p_id_guid=0269858D47112C3EE0440003BA7CC...

[Minions]

You must ensure that the switch settings on the back of the device are properly set.  It will ONLY read those settings at power-up.  That means that if they are changed afterwards it will have no effect.  The *IDN? query is a valid command according to the IEEE-488 protocol within the manual.