This enables the Context Help and provides descriptions for each field.

If you selected Other…, manually input information about your device on the USB – Device Information page.Ĭlick the question mark on the upper right of the window.

If your device is not connected/unavailable, select Other… at the bottom of the list.

If you do not see your device on the list, make sure it is securely connected and select Refresh.

If your device is already connected to the computer, select it from the device list and click Next.

On the Device Selection page, do one of the following:.

On the Hardware Bus Selection page, select USB.

Launch NI-VISA Driver Wizard from the Start menu.

Continue to the Test Communication section.įor NI-VISA to recognize USB RAW instruments, you need to create a set-up information file (INF file) with the NI-VISA Driver Wizard and install it onto your computer.

You should see the VISA resource name of the USBTMC instrument listed as USB:: manufacturer ID:: model code:: serial number:: ::INSTR.

Expand Devices and Interfaces > USB Devices.

Open Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) from the Start menu.

Securely connect the USB instrument to the computer via a USB cable.

The instrument will be installed as a USB Test & Measurement Class Device. NI-VISA will detect USBTMC instruments automatically, so no additional configuration is necessary after installing the NI-VISA driver.

NI-VISA and LabVIEW Version CompatibilityĪfter installing NI software, connect and configure your USB instrument.

NI-VISA and Operating System Compatibility.

LabVIEW and Microsoft Windows Compatibility.

Refer to the following for compatibility information. Install the latest compatible version of LabVIEW and the NI-VISA driver.

Consult the documentation for your USB instrument or contact the instrument manufacturer for this information. The set-up steps are different depending on the protocol used. This tutorial assumes familiarity with your instrument’s communication protocol and focuses on the set-up workflow in NI software. Make sure you have a USB A to USB B cable to connect your instrument to the computer.

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