[labnetwork] HP 4145A

[Dave Terry]

Thanks for the info Brent.

What was the cost of the Metrics software?

Is it a cost effective solution for such an ancient tool?



On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 9:16 AM Brent Gila <bgila at ufl.edu> wrote:

> Hello Dave,
>
> We purchased this software to run our 4145.  It works very well and we
> have had no issues.
> https://www.metricstech.com/product/metrics-win4145/
> It communicates via the GP-IB port on the back of the unit.  If your
> GP-IB port is not working, I am not sure how you will be able to
> interface labview with the unit.
>
> Best Regards,
> Brent
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> On 2/8/2019 5:25 AM, Roberto R. Panepucci wrote:
> > Dear Dave,
> > Some 30 yrs ago we automated measurements on Labview with a HP4145.
> > What I recall is that you need to send commands to clear the Error
> Buffer every time, pretty much. That stuck to my mind...
> > Hope that helps.
> > Roberto
> >
> >
>
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Best Regards,
Dave Terry
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