Instrument Control Toolbox    

How This Guide Is Organized

The organization of this guide is described below.

Chapter
Description
Getting Started
Describes how to get started with the Instrument Control Toolbox. Topics include examining your hardware resources and communicating with your instrument.
The Instrument Control Session
Describes all the steps you are likely to take when communicating with your instrument.
Controlling GPIB Instruments
Shows you how to use the toolbox to communicate with instruments that support the GPIB interface.
Controlling Instruments Using the VISA Standard
Shows you how to use the toolbox to communicate with instruments that support the VISA standard.
Controlling Serial Port Instruments
Shows you how to use the toolbox to communicate with instruments that support the serial port interface.
Saving and Loading the Session
Shows you how to save your work to an M-file, a MAT-file, or a text file.
Function Reference
Presents a complete description of all toolbox functions.
Property Reference
Presents a complete description of all toolbox properties.
Selected Bibliography
Presents a list of references for exploring instrumentation standards and hardware.


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