Setup
A VISA library is required to use the software application. The VISA library (any one of NI-
VISA, AgilentVISA, and KI-VISA) must be installed in the controller (Windows).
When the product is controlled by the LAN interface, middleware which applies to the VXI-11
protocol is required. Middleware is automatically installed by VISA library.
Installing the VISA Library
VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is a specification for a standard software for
connecting instruments that was defined by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance.
One of the VISA libraries (driver software implemented in compliance with the VISA
specifications) below is necessary. USB functions for those cannot be used on Windows 95
or Windows NT 3.5x or 4.0.
•NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver. 4.0 or later)
•Agilent VISA by Agilent Technologies (Agilent IO Libraries Suite14.2 or later)
•KI-VISA Ver. 3.1.3 or later
Installing KI-VISA
KI-VISA is Kikusui's original VISA library that supports VXIplug&play VISA Specifications.
The newest version can be downloaded from Kikusui website
http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/
).
KI-VISA is not required if NI-VISA or Agilent VISA is already installed.
1.
Load the accompanying CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2.
Move to the VISA folder using the menu program of the CD-ROM or Explorer.
3.
Double-click Kivisa_x_x_x.exe.
The value for x varies depending on the revision of the VISA library stored on the CD-
ROM.
4.
Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.
Overview
Setup
Overview of Messages
Command
(function search)
Protection and Clear the Alarm
Setting Changes using triggers
Command
(ABC search)
Command
(Sub-system search)
Appendix
Tutorial
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