GXDMM Functions

The following list is a summary of functions available for the GX2065:

Driver Functions
Description
General Functions
GxDmmInitialize
Initializes the driver for the board at the specified slot number using HW. The function returns a handle that can be used with other GXDMM functions to program the board
GxDmmInitializeVisa
Initializes the driver for the specified slot using VISA. The function returns a handle that can be used with other GXDMM functions to program the board
GxDmmPanel
Launches the software front panel
GxDmmReset
Resets the instrument
GxDmmGetCalibrationInfo
Returns calibration information
GxDmmGetDriverSummary
Returns driver information
GxDmmGetErrorString
Returns an error code description
Setup and Measurements Functions
GxDmmAbortReading
Aborts a reading that is in progress
GxDmmSetACClockDivider
Returns the AC DAQ clock divider
GxDmmGetACMath
Returns the AC function math type
GxDmmGetACMinFrequency
Returns the AC minimum frequency
GxDmmGetAperture
Returns the measurement Aperture time in Line Cycles
GxDmmGetAutoRange
Returns Auto Range status
GxDmmGetBoardSummary
Returns Board Summary
GxDmmGetCalibrationSet
Returns Current Calibration Set
GxDmmGetExternalTriggers

 

Returns the external triggers directions and edge sensitivities
GxDmmGetFunction

 

Returns the currently selected function
GxDmmGetLineFrequency
Returns AC Power Line Frequency
GxDmmGetMinMax
Returns the minimum maximum value recorded since the last function selection
GxDmmGetRange
Returns the current range
GxDmmReadArray
Reads the captured array of measurements
GxDmmGetReadArrayStatus
Returns status of buffered measure and read
GxDmmGetReadStatus
Checks if the current reading is fresh
GxDmmGetRelative
Returns the relative measurement state
GxDmmGetResolution
Returns the resolution
GxDmmGetTriggerMode
Returns the triggering mode
GxDmmMeasure
Takes measurement as  floating point value
GxDmmMeasureEx
Takes a measurement and return the measurement as a floating-point value, a normalized value as a formatted string, the units of measurement as a string, and the time stamp
GxDmmRead
Reads the last measurement taken as a floating-point value
GxDmmReadEx
Reads the last measurement taken as a floating-point value, a normalized value as a formatted string, the units of measurement as a string, and the time stamp
GxDmmRestoreFactoryCalibration
Restores the original Factory calibration
GxDmmSetACClockDivider
Sets the AC function math type
GxDmmSetACMath
Sets the AC minimum frequency
GxDmmSetACMinFrequency
Sets the measurement Aperture time in Line Cycles
GxDmmSetAperture
Sets Auto Range status
GxDmmSetAutoRange
Sets Current Calibration Set
GxDmmSetCalibrationSet
Sets the measurement function
GxDmmSetExternalTriggers
Sets the external triggers directions and edge sensitivities
GxDmmSetFunction
Sets AC Power Line Frequency
GxDmmSetLineFrequency
Sets the current range
GxDmmSetRange
Sets the resolution
GxDmmSetRelative
Sets the relative measurement state
GxDmmSetResolution
Sets the triggering mode
GxDmmSetTriggerMode
Sets the triggering mode
GxDmmTrig
Generate a software trigger to a take a measurement
Calibration Functions (requires special license)
GxDmmSetCalibrationMeasurements
Sets calibration measurements for the selected Calibration set
GxDmmWriteCalibrationEeprom
Writes calibration values to EEPROM for selected Calibration set