Step 4 - Downloading and Installing the Keysight IO Libraries Suite

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Keysight IO Libraries Are Installed

Verify that Keysight IO Libraries Suite 18.0 (or later) is properly configured for your IO interface connection, then proceed to the next step. (Refer to the IO Libraries online help for assistance.)

Keysight IO Libraries Are Not Installed

If you are using GPIB, this procedure assumes that you have installed a GPIB card.

The Keysight IO Libraries provide the function calls that enable the PC to properly communicate with instruments. The documentation provided with the IO libraries suite comes in two types: PDF files that you access through your Start menu and the online help. If you experience GPIB connectivity problems, see Interface Problems in the Troubleshooting section.

  1. Download Keysight IO Libraries Suite 18.0 from the following Keysight website, free of charge : http://www.keysight.com/find/iolib.

    After installing the IO Libraries Suite, the Keysight Connection Expert utility should automatically start. In addition, the IO Libraries install an Keysight IO Control icon in the Windows notification area on your PC screen.

    The Keysight Connection Expert utility automatically detects most interfaces and instruments that are on, and assigns names and other default configuration settings that you can edit. If you need assistance with the connection expert or the I/O Libraries installation, refer to the Keysight IO Libraries Suite Getting Started documentation.

  2. If you require GPIB connectivity and the Keysight Connection Expert does not automatically start, perform the following steps:

    1. Click the Keysight IO Control icon. 

    2. Select Keysight Connection Expert from the pop-up menu

    3. Enter in the information necessary to configure the GPIB connection.