arbitrary gpib timeout setting

[Graybeard]

Is it possible to set the GPIB timeout to some value other then the 18 predefined values available in the ibtmo or ibdev functions?  I'd like to set it to a value between 30 and 100 seconds. Thanks.

[Robert M]

Hi Graybeard,

Unfortunately I think you're stuck with the 18 pre-defined values.  However, you could do asynchronous calls and then abort them at whatever time you wanted.

[ronyo]

Hi everybody,

How is it possible to abort calls to gpib devices ?

[MXI Master]

Ronyo,

As it is pointed out above it is not possible with synchronous communication except by waiting for a timeout. With asynchronous you can send the ibstop() to your device to abort the asynchronous command.

Cheers,

[ronyo]

OK Thanks