VISA connection Labview-Tektronics 3000 scope via ethernet

[greenorest]

Hello,

I want to connect a Tektronics 3052B scope to Labview 2011 using a ethernet connection. Unfortunately, it does not work. Perhaps someone here can help me.

Step1: Connect scope and computer via an ethernet (crossover) cable. I use a fixed IP adress. I'm able to ping the scope and view it in the internet explorer. The connection is thus working.

Step2: Use NI Measurement and Automation Explorer to connect the Instrument. I followed this description http://www.tek.com/support/faqs/how-do-i-connect-my-oscilloscope-ethernet-connection-ni-visa but unfortunately, my NIMax does not find my scope. I tried to find it automatically, to enter the IP adress directly - nothing works.

I've installed Labview 2011 and NI-VISA5.1

Best regards, Tina

[Thomas_Just]

Hello Tina,

I have collected some Links for you. I hope they will help you.

Instrument Control in LabVIEW Tutorial
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3511

NI-VISA Overview
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3702

Ethernet Instrument Control Tutorial
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3325

Communicating with an Ethernet Controlled Instrument in LabVIEW
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/22F1F2ABC640D5BA86256CD1003BA06D?OpenDocument

How Do I Control Ethernet Instruments with NI-VISA?
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/80C28CC795611E4A86256AB100209521?OpenDocument