diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 45255b3..3016a90 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ GPIB control tools for the HIOKI 3193-10 power analyzer, built for solar MPPT co ## Hardware Setup - **HIOKI 3193-10** power analyzer with 9600 input units -- **GPIB-USB adapter**: [UsbGpib](https://github.com/xyphro/UsbGpib) — open-source USB-GPIB adapter +- **GPIB-USB adapter**: [UsbGpib](https://github.com/xyphro/UsbGpib) — open-source USB-GPIB adapter, compatible with pyvisa (appears as a USB-TMC device) - **NI-VISA runtime** — provides the VISA layer (`visa32.dll`) -The UsbGpib adapter connects to the HIOKI's rear GPIB port and appears as a USB-TMC device. NI-VISA handles the communication. +The UsbGpib adapter connects to the HIOKI's rear GPIB port and is recognized by NI-VISA as a standard USB-TMC instrument, so it works seamlessly with pyvisa. ## Requirements