Program that can log/control many multimeters and other devices.

[KungFuJosh]

But why?
The serial and firmware number are used in the TC function to document what devices are used for a test (Popups, Devices, List all connected devices, this can also be done from script). It can also be used in "Remap handles".

I figured it out.

I used:

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:read: *IDN?
:readmath: getElement(value,3, ",")
I wanted to isolate the firmware version number, and later I will add an info field for "Latest Firmware Version" once the command is available.

Thanks,
Josh

[HKJ]

I figured it out.

I misunderstood your question, but yes with the controls you can edit any answer.

[KungFuJosh]

I figured it out.

I misunderstood your question, but yes with the controls you can edit any answer.

How can I add a word before the version number? I want to change the info to show both versions (current/latest) on the same line.

Thanks,
Josh

[HKJ]

How can I add a word before the version number? I want to change the info to show both versions (current/latest) on the same line.

You can do any expression, see my example:

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:read: *IDN?
:readmath: "my prefix "+getElement(value,3, ",")+" my postfix"


[KungFuJosh]

You can do any expression, see my example:

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:read: *IDN?
:readmath: "my prefix "+getElement(value,3, ",")+" my postfix"


Perfect, thank you.

I doubled the command to see how it will look; I'll change the latest part after the SCPI command is created.

Thanks,
Josh

[KungFuJosh]

Here's my vote for a better thread title:

"TestController - Data Logging Software with Advanced Remote Control and Automation Support"

Something like that.

[KungFuJosh]

I have a mildly evil plan, but I think I might need some help...aka, probably need features added.

I would like :setvar: to work from cmdSetup.
I would like to be able to set a variable, with no other function; #scpiCmd name none would be fine if that will work to set the variable from cmdSetup.

For example, in measurement setup, I can use any of 4 analog channels, or any of 16 digital channels as the source channel.
I can then choose 1 of 38 measurement types to go along with the 1 chosen of those 20 channel options. Setting 20 channels times 38 currently available measurement types would be cuckoo (ignore that not all measurement types can be done on digital channels ).


My plan is to create multiple variables to define a measurement type and channel for 4 or 5 measurement option groups.
Then use #replacetext to set the #value for the specific measurement setup(s).

Something like this maybe:

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#scpiCmd MeasChan1 none
:setvar: meas1Chan=inputValue
#scpiCmd getMeasChan1? none?
:readmath: meas1Chan

#cmdSetup combobox M1_Channel Measure
:read: getMeasChan1?
:write: MeasChan1 (value)
:update: M1_Channel
:string:
CH1 CHANnel1
CH2 CHANnel2
CH3 CHANnel3
CH4 CHANnel4
DO DIGital0
D1 DIGital1
D2 DIGital2
D3 DIGital3
D4 DIGital4
D5 DIGital5
D6 DIGital6
D7 DIGital7
D8 DIGital8
D9 DIGital9
D10 DIGital10
D11 DIGital11
D12 DIGital12
D13 DIGital13
D14 DIGital14
D15 DIGital15
:tip: Select measurement source(Another combobox for the measurement type...)

The command for current measurement values is:
:MEASurement:[Type]:CURRent? <Channel>

I could set that as something like:

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#replacetext M1CHAN HOWDOIGETTHEVARIABLEHERE;)
#replacetext M1TYPE HOWDOIGETTHEVARIABLEHERE;)
#value M1CHAN_M1TYPE _ SI
#askValues :MEAS:M1TYPE:CURR? M1CHAN


What do you think?

Thanks,
Josh

[HKJ]

I would like :setvar: to work from cmdSetup.
I would like to be able to set a variable, with no other function; #scpiCmd name none would be fine if that will work to set the variable from cmdSetup.

#scpiCmd works as a SCPI command, i.e. you can list it on any #cmdSetup and set the variable
When needing to read the variable it must be done in a #SCPICmd

What do you think?

#replaceText is only done at startup of TC, not dynamic.

[KungFuJosh]

I would like :setvar: to work from cmdSetup.
I would like to be able to set a variable, with no other function; #scpiCmd name none would be fine if that will work to set the variable from cmdSetup.

#scpiCmd works as a SCPI command, i.e. you can list it on any #cmdSetup and set the variable
When needing to read the variable it must be done in a #SCPICmd

What do you think?

#replaceText is only done at startup of TC, not dynamic.

What if you made it possible to run #replaceText with a command? Or if it's easier for some reason, a new variation of #replaceText that could be run via a command?

In that case, #cmdSetup could set the variables with #scpiCmd stuff, then #cmdMode could activate the #replaceText to run and create the needed #askValues based on the set variables.

The result would be a much cleaner way of creating #Values and #askValues when too many options are possible. The alternative now is to limit options significantly to 4 channels with Vpp and Vrms, but there's potential for a lot more.

Thanks,
Josh

[Pukker]

Question over "Current Values page"
When logging with interval higher than 1,
then is automaticly Source "Direct is selected, instead of "Table"
SumeTimeHour en other aren't working in that case.
When logging with greater interval, battery discharge for example,
log wil be very long when logging with 1 second interval and logging over hours.
Is it possible to choose Table, with longer interval time.

Bug?
Testcontroller crashes when I select "reconnect" in the "load devices" page.
earlier versions didn't have this problem.

[KungFuJosh]

Reconnect works fine for me.

Try debug mode and see if you notice anything.

[Gertjan]

Bug?
Testcontroller crashes when I select "reconnect" in the "load devices" page.
earlier versions didn't have this problem.

I experience the same problem. After clicking "Reconnect" I get a Java popup:



Roughly translated: Java (TM) Platform SE binary does not work anymore.The program is not working anymore because of a problem. Close your Program.
A really helpfull message...

This is on a Windows 7 - 32bit machine. (clean OS with just a few measurement programs)

The debug log (with only a 34401A connected, from first start until crash):

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Starting
;; jSerialComm version: 2.11.0
;; Start thread for: COM4 - Agilent 34401A
;; COM4: Set params: 9600
;; COM4: Tx: <*IDN?.> 2A 49 44 4E 3F 0A
;; COM4: Rx: <HEWLETT-PACKARD,34401A,0,10-5-2> 48 45 57 4C 45 54 54 2D 50 41 43 4B 41 52 44 2C 33 34 34 30 31 41 2C 30 2C 31 30 2D 35 2D 32
;; COM4: Tx <SerialInit>
;; COM4: Script start
;; COM4: Tx <SYST:REM>
;; COM4: Tx: <SYST:REM.> 53 59 53 54 3A 52 45 4D 0A
;; COM4: Delay: 500ms
;; COM4: Script end <>
;; Found Agilent 34401A on 16C95x Serial Port (COM4)
;; HP34401A: Tx <FUNC?>
;; COM4: Tx: <FUNC?.> 46 55 4E 43 3F 0A
;; COM4: Rx: <"VOLT"> 22 56 4F 4C 54 22
;; HP34401A: Rx <"VOLT">
;; HP34401A: Tx <SerialExit>
;; HP34401A: Script start
;; HP34401A: Tx <system:local>
;; COM4: Tx: <system:local.> 73 79 73 74 65 6D 3A 6C 6F 63 61 6C 0A
;; HP34401A: Script end <>
;; COM4: Close
;; jSerialComm version: 2.11.0
Basicly, everything is normal, disconnecting after the "Reconnect" is OK. But after re-start TC crashes immediately....

On another Windows 10-64bit machine I do not get the Java error, but not all devices are reloaded after "Reconnect". (they were loaded correct the first time)

For the moment my workaround is to close and re-start TC instead of using "Reconnect"...

Regards, Gertjan.

[KungFuJosh]

I'm on Windows 11 with no issues reconnecting.

What version of TC are you guys using?

[Gertjan]

Is there any version other than the latest version?

But yes, I should give a bit more info.
- I am not sure when this started, but at least it happens with the last two TC versions, v2.61 and v2.64.
- I am using the latest Oracle Java, version 8, update 461. The last Java update did not help.
- Windows 7 has all available updates (and worked flawless before). Windows 10 gets all latest updates  & patches.

regards, Gertjan.

[Pukker]

I'm on Windows 11 with no issues reconnecting.

What version of TC are you guys using?

Using Windows 11 and latest TC (2.68)
Java 8.0 Update 411  (build 1.8.0_411-b09)
TC Version 2.31 has not this problem.

Remarkeble: With no devices connected, ofcourse TC won't find anything,
but then no crash. With devices connected it crashes.
Restart is working fine.

[HKJ]

What if you made it possible to run #replaceText with a command? Or if it's easier for some reason, a new variation of #replaceText that could be run via a command?

In that case, #cmdSetup could set the variables with #scpiCmd stuff, then #cmdMode could activate the #replaceText to run and create the needed #askValues based on the set variables.

The result would be a much cleaner way of creating #Values and #askValues when too many options are possible. The alternative now is to limit options significantly to 4 channels with Vpp and Vrms, but there's potential for a lot more.

A loaded definition cannot be changed, it is parsed into various structures. With a programable #scpiCmd you can send any command and change it on the fly.

[HKJ]

Question over "Current Values page"
When logging with interval higher than 1,
then is automaticly Source "Direct is selected, instead of "Table"
SumeTimeHour en other aren't working in that case.
When logging with greater interval, battery discharge for example,
log wil be very long when logging with 1 second interval and logging over hours.
Is it possible to choose Table, with longer interval time.

Current values will synchronize to log (Table) when needed, i.e. when there is too little time to reliable send its own read request to devices.
I have no idea how you mean SunTimeHour do not work, could you explain a bit more.
You can select any logging interval you want, there are a few fixed on the log button, advanced log gives your a input field, and #log command allows you to write any (within limits) value after it.

Bug?
Testcontroller crashes when I select "reconnect" in the "load devices" page.
earlier versions didn't have this problem.

It is a very log time since I have seen a crash on TC? Is it related to a specific device?
It is a very long time since I have done anything around reconnecting.

[HKJ]

Is there any version other than the latest version?

There is, v2.35 is on my server:
http//lygte-info.dk/pic/Projects/TestController/TestController2.35.zip

But yes, I should give a bit more info.
- I am not sure when this started, but at least it happens with the last two TC versions, v2.61 and v2.64.
- I am using the latest Oracle Java, version 8, update 461. The last Java update did not help.
- Windows 7 has all available updates (and worked flawless before). Windows 10 gets all latest updates  & patches.

I am very surprised about these crashes.
Is it related to a specific device, driver or interface?

I generally run on Win10 64bit and also has a Win11 machine, but has not moved TC development or usage to that machine yet.

[KungFuJosh]

Is there any version other than the latest version?

But yes, I should give a bit more info.
- I am not sure when this started, but at least it happens with the last two TC versions, v2.61 and v2.64.
- I am using the latest Oracle Java, version 8, update 461. The last Java update did not help.
- Windows 7 has all available updates (and worked flawless before). Windows 10 gets all latest updates  & patches.

regards, Gertjan.

I'm using v2.70, which I assume is a beta or prerelease version. You could try downloading that from HKJ's previous post with the link.

[KungFuJosh]

What if you made it possible to run #replaceText with a command? Or if it's easier for some reason, a new variation of #replaceText that could be run via a command?

In that case, #cmdSetup could set the variables with #scpiCmd stuff, then #cmdMode could activate the #replaceText to run and create the needed #askValues based on the set variables.

The result would be a much cleaner way of creating #Values and #askValues when too many options are possible. The alternative now is to limit options significantly to 4 channels with Vpp and Vrms, but there's potential for a lot more.

A loaded definition cannot be changed, it is parsed into various structures. With a programable #scpiCmd you can send any command and change it on the fly.

Fair enough. I guess I can have a note that says to restart TC after making those measurement changes. Or would clicking Reconnect be sufficient?

Thanks,
Josh

[KungFuJosh]

Setting the variables is no problem, and they're still good after restarting. How do I make something like this work?:

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#replacetext M1CHAN getMeasChan1?
#replacetext M1TYPE getMeasType1?
Thanks,
Josh

[Gertjan]

Is there any version other than the latest version?

There is, v2.35 is on my server:
http//lygte-info.dk/pic/Projects/TestController/TestController2.35.zip

But yes, I should give a bit more info.
- I am not sure when this started, but at least it happens with the last two TC versions, v2.61 and v2.64.
- I am using the latest Oracle Java, version 8, update 461. The last Java update did not help.
- Windows 7 has all available updates (and worked flawless before). Windows 10 gets all latest updates  & patches.

I am very surprised about these crashes.
Is it related to a specific device, driver or interface?

Hi HKJ,

I am saving the older versions too

- Using v2.64, I tried different drivers and interfaces. It makes no difference. TC (or Java) crashes after "Reconnect", even when there is not any device enabled on the "Load devices" tab.

- More interesting: version  2.53 works without any issues. With version 2.58 I get the crashes on "Reconnect". (Your v2.35 was fine too)
  I tested wit a mix of devices: SCPI and ASCII, connected with USB, RS-232 and ethernet.
So something changed between v2.53 and v2.58....

Best regards & thanks for looking into this, Gertjan.

[KungFuJosh]

Try this version:

http://lygte-info.dk/pic/Projects/TestController/TestController.jar

[HKJ]

- More interesting: version  2.53 works without any issues. With version 2.58 I get the crashes on "Reconnect". (Your v2.35 was fine too)
  I tested wit a mix of devices: SCPI and ASCII, connected with USB, RS-232 and ethernet.
So something changed between v2.53 and v.58....

The main difference between these two version is the serial library.

[KungFuJosh]

Setting the variables is no problem, and they're still good after restarting. How do I make something like this work?:

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#replacetext M1CHAN getMeasChan1?
#replacetext M1TYPE getMeasType1?

Scratch that. The variables didn't save after restarting TC after all. I dunno why they did the first time.

Is it possible to save variables to a text file?
Is it possible to do what I quoted above using a variable for #replacetext?

Thanks,
Josh