Chapter 3 147
Easy Ways to Control Instruments
Using Direct I/O
Using Direct I/O
If there is not a driver available for a particular instrument, or you want
higher throughput, use the Direct I/O object.
Lab 3-3: Using Direct I/O
In this exercise, you will configure the HP 3325B function generator using
Direct I/O.
1. Select
I/O ⇒ Instrument Manager....
2. Highlight the
fgen(@(NOT LIVE)) entry and select Instrument ⇒
Properties.
3. Click on
Advanced. Select the Direct I/O folder as shown in Figure
3-15. Look through the options available, then click
OK to return to
Instrument Properties, then OK again to return to the
Instrument Manager.
Figure 3-15. The Direct I/O Configuration Folder