How Can I Monitor Instruments In Use by the API?

How Can I Monitor Instruments In Use by the API?

You can use the VirtualBench application to monitor instruments that are being controlled by the LabVIEW or C API. When you are actively controlling an instrument from the API, the corresponding instrument in the VirtualBench application enters monitor mode. While in monitor mode, the VirtualBench application continues to monitor the instrument as programmed by the API and receives both settings and data updates. The VirtualBench application cannot configure an instrument while it is controlled by the API. When the instrument is released by closing the API session, you can control it through the VirtualBench application. Monitor mode is supported in firmware version 1.2 or greater.

Note  Instruments in monitor mode display in the VirtualBench application with the icon in the instrument heading.