Interface to HP34970A with Signal Express

Hello,
I am trying to interface an Agilent HP 34970A using a demo version of Signal Express 1.2. I installed the ivi-com driver version 1.0.0.4 from Agilent. When I go through "add step/IVI DMM Acquire" there is no instrument driver available in the pull down menu. Is there something I should do in MAX ? I have the same issue with a scope TDS 7104 using Tektronix ivi driver 2.5.
Thanks for your help.
Rob

Rob,
Thank you for contacting National Instruments.
It sounds like there is a problem with the installation of the instrument drivers. There is a knowledgebase that walks you through the installation of IVI drivers with SignalExpress. Also National Instruments provides instrument drivers for Tektronix TDS 7104 and Agilent Technologies 34970A.
The drivers that you have currently installed should work, but the National Instruments instrument drivers for the two devices could be more likely to install properly. Also please step through the associated knowledgebase.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you still are having the same issue. Have a great day!
Sarah S.
Applications Engineering
National Instruments

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