Downloading the Agilent IO Libraries Suite

Last Updated: August 29, 2007

Your test set ships from the factory with the Agilent IO Libraries Suite already installed. This topic briefly describes what the Agilent IO Libraries Suite is, and how you can access the Agilent IO Libraries Suite web site where you can download the latest versions, request a CD, or get sample programs. See one of the following sections:

Introduction to the Agilent IO Libraries Suite  

The Agilent IO Libraries Suite is a collection of libraries that give you the ability to use your instruments from a test and measurement program, and utilities that help you quickly and easily connect your instruments to your computer. Agilent IO Libraries Suite speeds your success with software utilities that let you quickly connect your instruments to your computer, configure and verify your connection, and get on with your job — whether that entails programming instruments or using pre-existing application software. For test and measurement programmers, Agilent IO Libraries Suite brings the power of the industry- standard VISA and VISA COM libraries to your programming experience.

For further information on the Agilent IO Libraries Suite, refer to the IO Libraries Suite Web site:

http:www.agilent.com/find/iolib

To Download or Request a CD for the Agilent IO Libraries Suite

  1. Start your web browser and visit the IO Libraries Suite Web site:
    http:www.agilent.com/find/iolib

  2. Under Software: IO Libraries Suite, click IO Libraries Suite 14.2 Product Download to go to the IO Libraries Suite Product Download page.   

  3. Under Downloads, follow the instructions for downloading the software, or requesting a software CD.  

You must ensure that your computer is not directly connected to the test set's GPIB connector while installing the Agilent IO Libraries Suite software.