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VISA: Read Data at the Fastest Rate Read Me

This sample program shows how to set up the counter to transfer data at the fastest possible rate.

Date: Sep 2003

Version: 1.0

Language: Microsoft® Visual Basic 6

Instruments: Frequency Counters

OS Requirements: Microsoft Windows® 98 SE, NT® 4.0, ME, 2000, or XP

Additional Software: Agilent IO Libraries M.01.01.04 (or later)

This program shows how to set up the counter to transfer data at the fastest possible rate. Note that the arming is set to AUTO. This allows measurements to be taken quickly, but at the least resolution the counter can provide. The data is sent in ASCII format to preserve resolution.

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