Random Resource Access Function

This function randomly selects a resource from a given list, opens it using the PyVISA library, queries its ID information, and finally closes the resource.

Technology Stack : PyVISA

Code Type : Function

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
import random
import visa

def random_resource_access(resource_list):
    # Select a random resource from the list
    resource = random.choice(resource_list)
    # Open the resource
    rm = visa.ResourceManager()
    inst = rm.open_resource(resource)
    # Query the instrument information
    info = inst.query("*IDN?")
    # Close the resource
    inst.close()
    rm.close()
    return info