I assume you just mean ++auto 0 followed by ++read, right? There's no ++aread command in the 4.4 firmware.
-- john, KE5FX > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Jack Hudler > Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 12:46 PM > To: 'Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement' > Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Prologix GPIB-USB hint > > > ++aread ... this issue (multiple devices talking) is what kept me from > trying USB/GPIB. > > A previous post had, > >Some GPIB instruments will complain if addressed to talk when > they have not > >been asked about anything. The HP6626A Power Supply is my > present instance > > I've got a half-dozen devices on the bus, and the behavior of ++auto 1 was > an issue. While it's convenient for continous readings from a > single device, > it causes mass confusion with many. His new ++aread solves that > issue. Just > remember to adjust the timeout to suit the device and > measurement. With this > I can trigger multiple devices, then later go and collect the results. > > Just completed testing Abdul's latest, and all the basic > functionality looks > good, including SRQ and serial polls. He's been great to work > with, upgrades > are very easy to apply, and progress has been good. > > >From much past experience, bear in mind there will still be some glitches > from a few odd devices, but that's the nature of the beast (especially HP > reciprocal counters). Now moving on to high-speed data transfer from > multiple devices, so I'll see how well things hold up. > > I'd be interested in hearing about any GPIB/Prologix issues or questions > that I may be able to help with. > > Gerry K7ATS > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list [email protected] https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts
