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Title: Automating North Atlantic 2250's
Post by: silv3rstr3 on 06-22-2017 -- 12:01:25
I was wondering if any of you out there automate these digital analyzing voltmeters?  I have compiled a Met/Cal procedure to run these.  I've ran the procedure through successfully on two meters.  Now I have two in the lab that keep giving me the NI EABO Timeout error.  I know these units are very old and I'm wondering if they are just hanging up?  Hoping someone has experience with this and some advice.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Automating North Atlantic 2250's
Post by: silv3rstr3 on 08-16-2017 -- 12:34:40
Found out that using the NI GPIB-USB-HS with old equipment doesn't always work.  Installed a PCI-GPIB card in my computer.  Once I hooked the UUT directly to the computer it worked flawlessly. 
Title: Re: Automating North Atlantic 2250's
Post by: briansalomon on 08-17-2017 -- 10:44:40
I have encountered multiple issues related to NI drivers and avoid NI software if I have a choice.