GPIB-VXI communication protocol

[Xiaoyiyi]

Hi:

      I met a problem when i set up communication with GPIB-VXI machine. i don't konw which protocol it use when the computer talk to

VXI machine. And I know they connect each other with GPIB. But i wonder which protocol? And is it the same as one in the condition

that computer directly talk to instrucment with GPIB. Thanks very much if some one tell me!

[crossrulz]

You will have to read the manual.  You have given us no information that is of any use to help you with your problem.  What is the machine?

[Xiaoyiyi]

Hi,zealot:

   The machine is with a communication port GPIB-VXI. It is for testing. I want to know the protocol they use. 

And i know the SCPI language common for some test instrument.  I can not see the data in the NI spy. So 

i wonder what they use in communicating! I think it is clear this time! Thanks!

[crossrulz]

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Xiaoyiyi wrote:  I think it is clear this time! Thanks!

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Nope.  You added absolutely no new information.  Again, what is the instrument (make and model)?  Do you have the manual?

[Dennis_Knutson]

It's been years since I've used VXI and I would consider it obsolete but you should be using. VISA calls. If I recall, the syntax is explained in the VISA help. Do you see the cards in MAX?

[Dennis_Knutson]

Also, which make and model of the vxi-gpib interface are you using? I don't believe NI makes one anymore.

[Xiaoyiyi]

Hi, dennis:

     Yes, you are right! I can't see the card in MAX. The information i can tell you is the card maybe make by NHR power supply testing. 

And i try add it through GPIB-VXI interface in MAX, but it fail. I don't know the difference between GPIB-VXI interface and the card which

the NHR maked! Can you tell me some knowlege? 

[Dennis_Knutson]

The slot 0 controller card is made by NHR? Why do you say maybe? There should be a label on it.

[Xiaoyiyi]

Hi,dennis:
Yes, i am sorry for that! The lable on it is NHR!

[Dennis_Knutson]

And this is the card you connect to the pc with a gpib cable? Sorry, I have no idea what the card is. I've only worked with NI and hp/agilent/keysight slot 0 controllers.