06-11-2014 04:02 PM
Hello,
I am using a LabView program to obtain and save the equivalent circuit parameter calculated by an Agilent Impedance Analyzer 4294A in an Excel spreadsheet. After running the program, my spreadsheet shows only zeroes for the desired parameters (resistance, inductance and capacitance). However, if I press calculate parameters on the Analyzer before running my program, the values displayed on the spreadsheet are the same as the one that were displayed on the screen of the Impedance Analyzer when I used it in manual mode. Several runs led me to the conclusion that my program is just recording whatever was calculated and displayed by the machine before the actual run, instead of taking continuous measurements and recording them. How could I check if that is the actual case and fix it? If anyone has an understading about remote control of Impedance Analyzers I would be more than happy to send more specific information. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thank you,
alscastro.
06-11-2014 10:45 PM
Do you have a manual for the instrument? That would be the best source of information on how it works.
Mike...
06-11-2014 11:34 PM
Are you still searching for solution of your problem? Send me your file, I will try to resolve i though i am not having the same model of RF Impedance Analyzer...
06-12-2014 01:01 AM
06-12-2014 01:16 AM
Generally I am not using the available driver at NI portal because their functionality is limited. I only use SCPI commands provided by manufacture of instrument.
06-12-2014 01:41 AM
06-12-2014 01:53 AM
I will not be able to understand your problem, till i see your program.....
06-12-2014 01:54 AM
Check you trigger ON/OFF function in program
06-12-2014 09:16 AM
I was not the one who originally created the program so I am not sure if the way it was made is actually the best way. However, I do know it used to work in the past. I already looked at the programing manual for the Impedance Analyzer and the commands I send seem to be correct, but I couldn't find anything about taking single or continuous measurements. The program is attached.
06-13-2014 12:38 AM
I am not able to open the file in Labview 2011. It is saying that Labview 2013 is higher version of 2011...