Re: [Linux-gpib-general] HP 3488A kernel module

[Matthias G. <m_g...@wi...>]

Am 04.08.25 um 13:54 schrieb Wilhelm Kusian:
> Hi Matthias,
>
> I’m not sure whether I understand your issue correctly. The HP3488A is 
> a Switch/Control unit that can be controlled remotely via GPIB. 
> HP82335 is a GPIB ISA interface card for the ISA-bus in old 
> motherboards. The interface card needs a Kernel module, but the 
> HP3488A does not.
>
Ah, I see.
> If you would like to control the HP3488A via GPIB, you can write for 
> instance a python program that sends the comands via the GPIB using 
> linux-gpib. The commands for controlling the HP3488A remotely via GPIB 
> you’ll find in the description for the device, like this 
> https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/9018-05356/user-manuals/9018-05356.pdf 
>
>
>
Thanks, already had the datasheet at hand. I was able to get the basic 
communication up and running with the python example from the repo.

Will ask again in case I run into any issues.


best,

Matthias Geiger