Instrument Control Toolbox    

Getting Started with the Instrument Control Toolbox


This chapter provides the information you need to get started with the Instrument Control Toolbox. The sections are as follows.
Toolbox Components
The M-files and interface driver adaptors that comprise the toolbox.
Communicating with Your Instrument

Examples that show you how to communicate with instruments that support the GPIB, GPIB-VXI, and serial port interfaces.

Understanding the Toolbox Capabilities
Resources to help you understand the toolbox capabilities including demos and documentation examples.
Examining Your Hardware Resources

Return hardware-related information visible to the toolbox including the installed adaptors and the syntax for creating instrument objects.

Getting Help
Get help using the Help browser, M-file help, and other methods.


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