control HP / Agilent 3499x with RS232

[mjg244]

In the instrument driver network, I fould a "driver" that show how to operate an HP / Agilent 3499B switch using GPIB in LabVIEW.  Problem is, no GPIB on my system.  Is there an equivalent "driver" / example VI that shows how to control a 3499 switch using RS232 and LabVIEW?  (LabVIEW 7.1 compatible perfered or 8.0)  Thanks.

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

Since it is an IVI driver, you would need to have LabWindows/CVI in order to modify it.

A switch is a generally a simple instrument. You can write your own driver or use the Instrument I/O Assistant. I would recomend using MAX or Hyperterminal to test communication before writing any code.