least expensive equipment with LXI

[psuedonym]

I am trying to learn how to use VB.NET to communicate with a piece of test equipment that implements LXI.

Not for work but as a learning exercise.

The Rigol DS1102Z-E oscilloscope supposedly implements LXI. It sells for $279.

Is there anything that is cheaper?

[santo_13]

Why exactly LXI? are you trying to learn to use VISA?

If you search, you may find a few open source projects where they simulate a VISA device using Arduino like this one https://github.com/davidfokkema/arduino-visa-firmware

[psuedonym]

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@santo_13 wrote:

Why exactly LXI? are you trying to learn to use VISA?

If you search, you may find a few open source projects where they simulate a VISA device using Arduino like this one https://github.com/davidfokkema/arduino-visa-firmware

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I know VISA, and I mainly use it with LabVIEW.

LXI doesn't require a GPIB hardware which is pricey if you buy NI.

[crossrulz]

You could do the same thing with a device that communicates over RS-232.  One option is to get a couple of USB-RS232 devices and a NULL Modem cable and then you can simulate your own device straight in whatever language you want.  You could also skip all hardware and try com0com.  I have not tried this software yet, but I have heard positive results from some people around here.

[psuedonym]

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@crossrulz wrote:

You could do the same thing with a device that communicates over RS-232.  One option is to get a couple of USB-RS232 devices and a NULL Modem cable and then you can simulate your own device straight in whatever language you want.  You could also skip all hardware and try com0com.  I have not tried this software yet, but I have heard positive results from some people around here.

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Thanks.

I can do that with Arduinos.

I really want to do LXI.

[JÞB]

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@psuedonym wrote:

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@crossrulz wrote:

You could do the same thing with a device that communicates over RS-232.  One option is to get a couple of USB-RS232 devices and a NULL Modem cable and then you can simulate your own device straight in whatever language you want.  You could also skip all hardware and try com0com.  I have not tried this software yet, but I have heard positive results from some people around here.

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Thanks.

I can do that with Arduinos.

I really want to do LXI.

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Treat your LXI Device as a VISA Ethernet resource.  See here for starting out with instrumentation.

Then watch this to set up the MAX Configuration.