PyVISA-Based Device Information Reader

This function uses the PyVISA library to connect to a device and read information from the device, such as the device model, using the device address. It sets a timeout and handles possible errors while reading data.

Technology Stack : PyVISA

Code Type : Function

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
def read_values_from_device(device_address, timeout=10):
    import visa
    rm = visa.ResourceManager()
    try:
        device = rm.open_resource(device_address)
        device.timeout = timeout
        values = device.query("*IDN?")
        return values
    except visa.VisaIOError as e:
        print(f"An error occurred: {e}")
        return None
    finally:
        rm.close()