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Chapter 4 Remote Control
4.2.1
Installing the VISA Library
VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is a specification for a standard software
for connecting instruments that was defined by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance.
One of the VISA libraries (driver software implemented in compliance with the
VISA specifications) below is necessary.
Do not install the plural number of VISA library to the PC. It may cause possible
malfunction.
Older version of VISA libraries does not support USB.
• NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver. 3.0 or later, Ver. 3.2 or later for Windows
2000 and Windows XP)
• Agilent VISA by Agilent Technologies (Agilent IO Libraries M01.00 or later)
• KI-VISA Ver. 3.0.0 or later
Installing KI-VISA
KI-VISA is Kikusui's original VISA library that supports VXIplug&play VISA
Specifications. The newest version can be downloaded from Download service of
Kikusui website (http://www.kikusui.co.jp/en/download/).
KI-VISA is not required if NI-VISA or Agilent VISA is already installed.
1.
Load the accompanying CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2.
Move to the VISA folder using the menu program of the CD-ROM or
Explorer.
3.
Double-click Kivisa_x_x_x.exe.
The value for x varies depending on the revision of the VISA library stored on the CD-
ROM.
4.
Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.
After you install KI-VISA, the KI-VISA Instrument Explorer opens.
5.
Click KI-VISA Config.
6.
Click the USB(USBTMC) tab and the Run Driver Wizard(WINUSB.SYS).
7.
Uncheck the Protect my computer and data from unauthorized program
activity check box, and then click OK.
8.
Follow the displayed instructions to install the USBTMC driver.
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