Agilent 4155B/4156B VXIplug&play Driver User’s Guide, Edition 4
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Programming Examples Using HP VEE
Programming Basics
The To/From HP4156B object, in Figure 3-2, defines the following transactions
(functions of the
plug&play
driver) to measure the current flow to a resistor.
hp4156b_setSwitch
This function controls the 4155B/4156B output switch.
hp4156b_force
This function forces dc voltage or current.
hp4156b_spotMeas
This function executes a spot measurement.
hp4156b_zeroOutput This function disables the 4155B/4156B output.
To display the To/From object
You can display the To/From object as shown below.
1. Click I/O menu.
2. Select Instrument Manager to display the Instrument Manager dialog box.
3. Select HP4156B in the Instrument List.
4. Click Plug&play Driver.
The Instrument Manager dialog box is then closed, and the To/From HP4156B
object will be displayed by moving the mouse pointer to the appropriate point, then
clicking the left mouse button.
Figure 3-3
To Display the To/From Object
