USB Instrument Control Tutorial

This tutorial is a starting point for using NI-VISA to communicate with a USB device. It is not intended as a starting point for learning about USB architecture or the various protocols used in USB communication. After reading this tutorial, you should be able to install a USB device and use NI-VISA to communicate with that device, as long as you understand the device communication protocol.

This tutorial includes the following sections:

USB and VISA Background

Configuring NI-VISA to Control Your USB Device

Using NI-VISA to Communicate with Your USB Device

USB on Linux and Mac