GPIB Instrument Settings: VISA Properties (in NI Max)

[KE2]

When I open up the "VISA test panel" in NI MAX (5.1.0f0) for my GPIB instrument (GPIB2::22::INSTR), under "I/O Settings" (, the termination character is set to line feed \n. I select "apply changes". When I closed the "VISA Test Panel" and re-open it, the "Enable Termination Character" is selected. To keep the "Enable Termination Character" select does the VISA Test Panel need to remain active? Is there a more permanent solution for this setting?

[algarcia]

Hi KE2,

That is expected behavior; the test panel is meant to be a temporary quick test.

A more permanent solution would be to write LabVIEW code to do this, or use the LabVIEW GPIB example.

Here's our documentation on how implement this with a property node:

How to Add Termination Characters to VISA Serial Writes in LabVIEW

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/862567530005F09C862565BE005AB500

Regards,

[KE2]

Good Morning Alex:

I will test your recommendation to see if that solves the issues we are having.