Python VISA for Agilent Programmable DC by GPIB

Install steps :

  1. Install Python 2.7.13 from here , and set environment .

  2. Install NI-488.2 and NI-VISA from the here .

  3. Install PyVisa fromhere.

Setup GPIB and Usage:

    

    import visa

    dcel = visa.instrument('GPIB::12::INSTR')

    print dcel.ask('*idn?')

 

    if success,  we can use it control DC ON/OFF , set voltage , get current . so on ...

Refer To :

https://sourceforge.net/projects/pyvisa/

http://pyvisa.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

Agilent instrument user guide .