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GUI-34970A Data Sheet

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FAQs

What version of LabVIEW is required to run the program? LabVIEW is not required because the GUI-34970A is a turnkey application. The GUI-34970 installer includes all support files (such as the appropriate LabVIEW runtime engine). Also, the installer places a shortcut to the GUI-34970A in the start menu.

Agilent's 34970A is a 3-slot mainframe. Will the GUI-34970A work with any combination of plug-in modules? To ensure ease of use, the GUI-34970A is purpose-designed for a specific configuration of modules. Contact 24plug for a variation of the GUI-34970A that is purpose-designed for your requirements.

Agilent's 34901A plug-in module is capable of 6.5 digits. Why does the illustration on this webpage show only 5.5 digits? Part of 24plug's turnkey approach to the GUI-34970A is the easy-to-use GUI-34970A.ini. The user configures the GUI-34970A.ini with the desired parameters. The illustration on this webpage is for one of many possible configurations.

Will the GUI-34970A work with Agilent's 82350B PCI High-Performance GPIB Interface Card? No. The GUI-34970A works with National Instruments GPIB Controller for Hi-Speed USB. Contact 24plug for interoperability information related to GPIB interface devices.

GUI-34970A - GUI Executable for Agilent™ 34970A DAQ/Switch Unit

GUI-34970A

24plug’s GUI-34970A provides a PC-based GUI for a subset of the features available on Agilent’s 34970A DAQ/Switch unit. Additionally, the GUI-34970A saves channel values to IEEE-754 binary single files. Data-Export (available separately) will convert portions of the IEEE-754 files to ASCII files.

The GUI-34970A synchronizes the 34970A with the PC clock.

The ini file for the GUI-34970A provides a convenient method to set the configuration, range, resolution, transducer, and thermocouple for each channel. The installer for the GUI-34970A provides a convenient method to install the main executable and several support files.

Feature Summary


Key Controls:
  • 32 Digital Outputs (on/off)
  • 4 Analog Outputs (±12 VDC)

Key Indicators:

  • 20 Channel Indicators
  • 20 Configuration Indicators

Other:

  • VISA Alias Dialog, Pull-down Menu
  • Parent Heartbeat Processing
  • IEEE-754 binary save
  • GUI-34970A.ini
  • Scan Interval: integer seconds, hardware based (2 –3600)
  • Remotely Controllable via TCP/IP
  • Indicator Reporting via UDP/IP
  • Command Line Switches

Requirements

Agilent:

  • Slot 100: 34901A
  • Slots 200 and 300: 34907A

PC:

  • Intel® Core™2 2.13 GHz, 2 GB RAM
    (Windows XP™ 32 bit)

or

  • Intel ® Core™2 2.13 GHz, 2 GB RAM
    (Windows Vista™ 32 bit)

IO:

  • National Instruments GPIB
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