I am trying to write a simple program to read the measured frequency on the 53131A counter. The problem is that when the counter is operating in GPIB remote, the instrument will not show the last three or four digets past the decimal point. If not in remote mode, the instrument will show all the digets it is capable of. Example, if I feed it a 1.2343212 MHz signal, when in GPIB mode, I will get 1.234000+6 back. The display on the instrument will show 1.234***Hz. LabView is collecting what is displayed on the front of the counter and sending to the computer. I have already tried adjusting the format&precision of the indicator. I wish it were just that easy. I have been using the HP programming manual that came wiht this instrument and have found the commands that control the display. Unfortunatly, I cannot find out how or why the instrument is replacing the last four digets with asterisks. I need to solve this problem so that I can finish the program. If anybody has had this or a similar problem with HP equipment I would greatly appriceate some advice.
Thanks to all those who respond marshri
