I have found a new problem with the SPD3303X-E, I think.
I bought the SPD3303X-E in part because I needed to be able to control it remotely and because I have been very happy with my SGD2042X.
However, I cannot reliably communicate with it. I am using Python 3.6 with Pyvisa 1.8 on a 32 bit Win 7 machine, using the latest Keysight Visa libraries, over USB. I have no problems talking to the SGD2042X, or any of my other equipment. But, I cannot talk reliably to the SPD3303X-E. If the default settings are used in Pyvisa, a supply.query('*IDN?') command times out. I got as far as finding out that it does not like the default write_termination of '\r\n', and I have to force it to '\n'. Sometimes it still seems to hang, and if I want to talk to the supply, I have to power it down and restart it.
Software: 1.01.01.02.03
Hardware: V3.0
Like I said, no issues with the SGD2042X, or any other equipment. Disappointing, because I bought this specifically for remote control purposes. Anyone have any ideas?
I would really not like to install NI-Visa to see if it works better. I have an Agilent USB-GPIB that I also need to use, and I have had repeated bad experiences with NI software, including one that required restoring my machine.
Any help appreciated.
John