Python VISA -- control GPIB, USB, Serial download

A Python package with bindings to the "Virtual Instrument Software Architecture" VISA library, in order to control measurement devices and test equipment via GPIB, RS232, or USB.

Note: Development of PyVisa moved to github
https://github.com/hgrecco/pyvisa

This page is of historical interest only!

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tammypalazzo Posted 2013-06-18

Great stuff.

1 user found this review helpful.
danieldhoff Posted 2013-06-07

Can anyone say whether Python VISA works on Python 3.3? Also, does anyone have this working for Windows 7 64 bit?
ashleydean Posted 2013-06-05

Thanks for Pyvisa, it's the best!

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tfileme Posted 2013-05-26

Very useful. Thanks.

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redoubts Posted 2013-05-10

It's nice to be able to use the exact same python instrument scripts on Windows and Linux with no effort.

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Operating Systems

Linux, Windows

Intended Audience

Science/Research, Developers

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Interface Engines

Registered

2005-03-10

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