PyVISA-Based Device Value Reader

This function uses the PyVISA library to connect to a device at a specified address and read its current values.

Technology Stack : PyVISA

Code Type : Function

Code Difficulty : Intermediate

                
                    
def read_values_from_device(device_address):
    import visa
    rm = visa.ResourceManager()
    try:
        device = rm.open_resource(device_address)
        device.read_terminals()
        values = device.query("READ?")  # Query the device for its current values
        return values
    finally:
        device.close()
        rm.close()