Random Instrument Data Retrieval with PyVISA

This function uses the PyVISA library to communicate with a randomly selected instrument, read a specified amount of data, and return these data.

Technology Stack : PyVISA library, used for communicating with laboratory instruments

Code Type : The type of code

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
import random
import visa

def random_visa_function():
    # Select a random instrument to communicate with
    rm = visa.ResourceManager()
    instrument = rm.open_resource(random.choice(rm.list_resources()))

    # Read a random amount of data from the instrument
    data = instrument.read(random.randint(1, 10))

    # Close the instrument
    instrument.close()

    # Return the data
    return data