A simple Python script to make repeated DMM measurements . . .

[dbbotkin]

import nidmm
import time

PXI4071 = nidmm.Session("PXI-4071")
PXI4071.configure_measurement_digits(nidmm.Function.DC_VOLTS, 10, 7.5)
for i in range(1, 5001):
t = (str(PXI4071.get_dev_temp()))
print(str(i) +', ' + t + ', ' + str(PXI4071.read()))
time.sleep(3)

I use this simple routine to monitor characteristics of metrology references e.g. Fluke 732a. There are also times when I use Python to coordinate multiple instruments taking measurements.

[marcoskirsch]

{this doesn't improve measurement; it should.}

Just set configure_measurement_digits as you do, and NI-DMM will set all the lower level settings needed in order to accomplish that, including aperture time, ADC calibration, etc.

Consider using with statement or explicitly calling close() so that you don't keep the instrument session open.

[dbbotkin]

Right. I’ll try the close() . I assume that is to close the session at the end of the script.

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