Function Reference Summary

The section describe the functions reference. Each function description contains the function name, purpose, syntax, a short description, parameters and types, comments, an example (written in C), and a "See Also" section.

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Driver Functions
Description
COUNTER Standard Functions
CalCounterInitialize
Initializes the COUNTER.
CalCounterGetError
Returns error information.
CalCounterGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the COUNTER.
CalCounterReset
Resets the COUNTER to power up state.
CalCounterMeasure
Reads a single measurement.
CalCounterSetAcquisitionMode
Sets the board acquisition mode.
CalCounterSetDigitalFilter
Sets the board digital filter settings.
CalCounterSetFunctionPulseWidth
Sets the function mode to Pulse Width.
CalCounterSetGateTime
Sets the Gate time.
CalCounterSetImpedance
Sets the specified channel input Impedance.
CalCounterSetSlope
Sets the specified channel input slope.
CalCounterSetTriggerLevel
Sets the specified channel input trigger level.
DMM (Digital Multimeter) Standard Functions
CalDmmGetFunction
Returns the function that the DMM is currently set to.
CalDmmGetError
Returns error information.
CalDmmGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the DMM.
CalDmmGetInfoEx
Returns the manufacturer, model number, serial number, control number, calibration date, and firmware version of the DMM.
CalDmmInitialize
Initializes the DMM.
CalDmmMeasure
Takes a measurement.
CalDmmReset
Resets the DMM to power up state.
CalDmmSetFunction
Sets the function of the DMM.
CalDmmSetRange
Sets the range of the DMM.
CalDmmSetReadingRate
Sets the reading rate of the DMM.
CalDmmSetResolution
Sets the digits of resolution of the DMM.
FGEN (Function Generator) Standard Functions
CalFgenGetError
Returns error information.
CalFgenGetFrequencyRange
Returns frequency range of the FGEN.
CalFgenGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the FGEN.
CalFgenInitialize
Initializes the Function Generator.
CalFgenSetAmplitude
Sets the Amplitude of the FGEN.
CalFgenSetFrequency
Sets the Frequency Output of the FGEN.
CalFgenSetOutputState
Sets Output State of the FGEN.
CalFgenReset
Resets the FGEN to power up state.
FREQREF (Frequency Reference) Standard Functions
CalFreqRefGetError
Returns error information.
CalFreqRefGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the instrument.
CalFreqRefInitialize
Initializes the instrument.
CalFreqRefReset
Resets the instrument to power up state.
CalFreqRefSetAmplitude
Sets the Amplitude of the Frequency Reference.
CalFreqRefSetFrequency
Sets the Frequency of the Frequency Reference.
CalFreqRefSetOffset
Sets the Offset of the Frequency Reference.
CalFreqRefSetOutputState
Sets the Output State of the Frequency Reference.
CalFreqRefSetWaveform
Sets the Frequency Reference waveform.
MATRIX (Switch Matrix) Standard Functions
CalMatrixClose
Closes a row/column in the Matrix.
CalMatrixGetDeviceFailedRelay
Returns the specified relay’s number coil test status and description.
CalMatrixGetDeviceFailedRelays
Returns the total number of relays that failed the coil test and status and description for each failed relay.
CalMatrixGetError
Returns error information.
CalMatrixGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the Matrix.
CalMatrixGetInfoEx
Returns the manufacturer, model number, serial number, control number, calibration date, and firmware version of the Matrix.
CalMatrixInitialize
Initializes the Matrix.
CalMatrixOpen
Opens a row/column in the Matrix.
CalMatrixReset
Resets the Matrix to power up state.
CalMatrixSetMode
Instrument Specific, sets the Gx6377 board Matrix configuration.
PS (Power Supply) Standard Functions
CalPsGetChannelState
Returns the on/off state a channel.
CalPsGetCurrent
Returns the current being supplied by a channel.
CalPsGetCurrentLimit
Returns the current limit of a channel.
CalPsGetError
Returns error information.
CalPsGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the Power Supply.
CalPsGetVoltage
Returns the voltage being supplied by a channel.
CalPsInitialize
Initializes the Power Supply.
CalPsReset
Resets the Power Supply to power up state.
CalPsSetChannelState
Sets the on/off state of a channel.
CalPsSetCurrentLimit
Sets the current limit of a channel.
CalPsSetVoltage
Sets the voltage generated by a channel.
PWRMETER (Power Meter) Standard Functions
CalPwrMeterClose
Closes connection to Power Meter.
CalPwrMeterGetError
Returns error information.
CalPwrMeterGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the Power Meter.
CalPwrMeterInitialize
Initializes the Power Meter.
CalPwrMeterMeasure
Returns a single measurement based on the specified measurement type.
CalPwrMeterReset
Resets the Power Meter to power up state.
CalPwrMeterSetupMeasurement
Sets the board measurement settings.
CalPwrMeterZero
Zeroes the Power Meter.
REF (Calibrator/Reference Source) Standard Functions
CalRefDmmMeasure
Takes a measurement.
CalRefDmmSetFunction
Sets the currently selected measurement function.
CalRefDmmSetRange
Sets the currently selected measurement function’s range.
CalRefDmmSetReadingRate
Sets the measurement reading rate in terms of Number of Power Line Cycles.
CalRefDmmSetResolution
Sets the measurement resolution.
CalRefGetCalibrationStatus
Returns status of the calibrator’s calibration at the specified calibration program duration.
CalRefGetError
Returns error information.
CalRefGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the Reference.
CalRefGetInfoEx
Returns the manufacturer, model number, serial number, control number, calibration date, and firmware version.
CalRefGetRequiredCalibration
Returns the specified required calibration status.
CalRefInitialize
Initializes the Reference.
CalRefReset
Resets the Reference to power up state.
CalRefSet2Wire
Sets the 2Wire Reference.
CalRefSet4Wire
Sets the 4Wire Reference.
CalRefSetACCurrent
Sets the AC Current Reference.
CalRefSetACVolts
Sets the AC Voltage Reference.
CalRefSetDCCurrent
Sets the DC Current Reference.
CalRefSetDCCurrentRange
Sets the output to DC Current Mode.
CalRefSetDCCurrentRangeMode
Sets the output to DC Current Range Mode .
CalRefSetDCVolts
Sets the DC Voltage Reference.
CalRefSetDCVoltsLimit
Sets the output to DC Voltage limit.
CalRefSetState
Sets the operational state of the Reference.
SCOPE (Oscilloscope) Standard Functions
CalScopeGetError
Returns error information.
CalScopeGetInfo
Returns information on the model and manufacturer of the Oscilloscope.
CalScopeGetInputImpedance
Returns the channel's input impedance.
CalScopeInitialize
Initializes the Scope.
CalScopeMeasure
Returns a single measurement based on the specified measurement type.
CalScopeReset
Resets the Oscilloscope to power up state.
CalScopeSetupAcquisition
Sets the board acquisition settings.
CalScopeSetupAuto
Automatically sets the range, offset, coupling, and sample rate based on the input signal.
CalScopeSetupChannel
Configures the selected channel settings.
CalScopeSetupChannelState
Sets  the selected channel state.
CalScopeSetupHorizontal
Configures the horizontal and time base settings.
CalScopeSetupInputImpedance
Setups the channel’s input impedance.