VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC)
Connectors MIT (Free)
About
VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is the standard API for controlling test and measurement instruments from Keysight, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz and others. The Paramus VISA connector uses PyVISA to open instrument resources, send SCPI commands and read measurement data over GPIB, USB-TMC, RS-232 and VXI-11 (LAN). Requires a backend VISA library (NI-VISA, Keysight IO, or pyvisa-py). No additional instrument vendor license is required for instrument communication itself.
Key Features
- GPIB, USB-TMC, RS-232, VXI-11 (LAN)
- SCPI command write and read
- Instrument identification (IDN?)
- Works with NI-VISA, Keysight IO or pyvisa-py
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC)?
VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) is a connectors application available in the Paramus App Store. VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) is the standard API for controlling test and measurement instruments from Keysight, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz and others. The Paramus VISA connector uses PyVISA to open instrument resources, send SCPI commands and read measurement data over GPIB, USB-TMC, RS-232 and VXI-11 (LAN). Requires a backend VISA library (NI-VISA, Keysight IO, or pyvisa-py). No additional instrument vendor license is required for instrument communication itself.
Is VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) free to use?
Yes. VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) is distributed under the MIT (Free) license and is available at no cost through the Paramus App Store.
How do I install VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC)?
VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) is installed through Paramus Chemistry OS, an on-premise Windows platform for computational chemistry. Open the Paramus App Store in your local installation and select VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) for one-click deployment.
What are the key features of VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC)?
Key features of VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) include: GPIB, USB-TMC, RS-232, VXI-11 (LAN); SCPI command write and read; Instrument identification (IDN?); Works with NI-VISA, Keysight IO or pyvisa-py.
What type of application is VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC)?
VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) belongs to the “Connectors” category in the Paramus App Store. It runs on Paramus Chemistry OS and can also be accessed through Paramus Cloud for supported workflows.
What platform does VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) run on?
VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) runs on Paramus Chemistry OS, a Windows-based on-premise platform that provides local compute power for demanding simulations. It requires a Paramus OS installation with appropriate hardware resources.
Can VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) be automated or integrated with AI workflows?
Yes. VISA (GPIB/USB-TMC) is available as part of the Paramus ecosystem which supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for AI-driven automation. This enables integration with large language models and automated research pipelines.