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Python VXI-11 Readme

Introduction

Python VXI-11 provides a pure Python VXI-11 driver for controlling instruments over Ethernet.

Extract and run

# python setup.py install

Simple usage examples:

Connecting to Agilent MSO7104A via LXI:

import vxi11
instr =  vxi11.Instrument("192.168.1.104")
print(instr.ask("*IDN?"))
# returns 'AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES,MSO7104A,MY********,06.16.0001'

Connecting to Agilent E3649A via HP 2050A GPIB bridge:

import vxi11
instr =  vxi11.Instrument("192.168.1.105", "gpib,5")
print(instr.ask("*IDN?"))
# returns 'Agilent Technologies,E3649A,0,1.4-5.0-1.0'