Vi's for Tektronix CSA8000

I need vi's or technical support for Tektronix
CSA8000. I'm using windows98 and LabVIEW6

This is a FAQ that describes GPIB programming tips and describes some example programs which may be found on the software CD that comes with the CSA8000.
http://www.tek.com/Measurement/Support/scopes/faq/tds8000.html
You should call Tektronixs and ask the to send you the CD (It should be free). Also the programmers reference in manual would be a good place to start. I don't know if you can get it for free, but you may be able to get Tek to send you an electronic copy.
-Jim

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I am looking labview driver for Tektronix TLA704 logic analyzer

I need this labview driver desperately, I am very appreciated if you have it and courtesy me a copy.
Thanks
Tys
[email protected]
phone: 214-480-0902

I did some looking around on the Tektronix web site.
Tek does not seem all that interested in supporting the
TLA704 in particular, or LabView(tm) for logic analyzers
at all. IMHO the Tek site sucks when you need to find
information in depth.
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> Hello-
>
> Unfortunately I was unable to find a driver for this instrument either
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> to notify the instrument manufacturer.
>
> Randy Solomonson
> Application Engineer
> National Instruments
>

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> Hallo,
>
> I am trying to develop some sort of 'computer black box' (a computer
> with a GPIB - board and some software) to catch all GPIB commands
> from a controller to a device and back.
> The commands from the controller must be interpreted by the 'black box'
> and then send to the device - and the other way around.
>
> Has anybody some ideas how to do this? I would be VERY happy to
> get some sample code in c/c++.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Carsten.
>
> P.S.: My problem is that it seems that I have 2 contoller on the bus at some
>
> time which causes problems.
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miket.vcf ‏1 KB

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