IVI-COM Driver: Taking a Thermocouple Measurement using Visual C++ Read Me

This sample program sets the 34970A for 2 simple scans that make both DCV and type J thermocouple temperature measurements.

Date: August 11, 2004
Version: 1.0.0.0
Language: Microsoft® Visual C++ version 6.0
Operating System: Windows® 98, 95, NT® 4.0, 2000, or XP
Library: IVI Agilent34970A (Agilent Technologies) 1.0 Type Library

This sample program sets the 34970A for 2 simple scans that make both DCV and type J thermocouple temperature measurements. The program also checks the instrument and module identification to make sure there is communication between the 34970A and the computer, and the correct module is installed. The returned data is entered into a list box.

This program is an example program intended for use with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and the Agilent IVI-COM driver for the 34970A.

"VISA COM 1.0 Type Library", corresponds to VISACOM.tlb
"Agilent 34970 IVI COM Driver", corresponds to Agilent34970.DLL

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