Control PXI devices via PyVisa?

Is it possible to control PXI devices via PyVisa in the same way as USB, and GPIB devices?
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Hi k-rhyme,
It should be possible to do. You can definitely control PXI devices using NI-VISA and since PyVISA is just a Python wrapper, it should be possible. It also depends on the version of VISA that PyVISA is using. I would recommend looking at the NI-VISA User Manual for more info PXI specific functions.
Using the NI-VISA Driver Wizard and NI-VISA to Develop a PXI(e)/PCI(e) Driver in Windows
http://www.ni.com/tutorial/4713/en/
NI-VISA User Manual
http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/370423a.pdf
Thanks,
Frank
Application Engineer
National Instruments

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