GDS-1000A Instrument Driver Readme

1. Overview

Instrument Driver Technology: LabVIEW Plug and Play (project-style)
Manufacturer: Goodwill Instrument Co., Ltd.
Supported Language(s): LabVIEW 8.5
Supported Model(s): GDS-1062A, GDS-1102A, GDS-1152A
Model(s) Tested: GDS-1062A, GDS-1102A, GDS-1152A
Interface(s): USB
Firmware Revision Tested: 1.0

Certified: No
NI Supported: No
Source Code Available: Yes

Driver Revision: 1.0
Original Release Date: 05/22/2009
Current Revision Date: 05/22/2009

2. Required Software

Some software components need to be installed before using this instrument driver. The minimum versions of these components are listed below, and can be downloaded from the Download Site.

VISA 4.0 or later
LabVIEW 8.5 or later

For more details, refer to the LabVIEW Help under Help » VI, Function, & How-To Help.

3. Known Issues

Buffer overflow errors can occur if data is not read from the instrument's memory buffer fast enough. This issue can be resolved by increasing the delay time between each command in order to reduce the measurement speed.

When a series of commands are sent to the instrument, it must add a LF to be a judgement for message terminator. As for query command, the return message of the instrument is also added a LF for PC to judge message terminator.

Delay measurement functions not supported yet.

Two examples added: the functions includes Auto-measurement datalog, Read .CSV File which is saved by oscilloscope, and Fetch display snapshoot

4. Revision History

Original Release Date: 05/22/2009