PicoScope 4000 Series (A API) - MATLAB Generic Instrument Driver

This MATLAB® Generic Instrument Driver allows you to acquire data from PicoScope® 4000 Series High Resolution and Automotive Oscilloscopes and control in-built signal generator functionality. The data could be processed in MATLAB using functions from Toolboxes such as Signal Processing Toolbox.

The driver was initially created using Instrument Control Toolbox v3.6.

This Instrument Driver package includes the following:

• The MATLAB Generic Instrument Driver
• Example scripts that demonstrate how to call various functions in order to capture data in block, rapid block and streaming mode, as well as control the signal generator (where available).

The driver can be used with the Test and Measurement Tool to carry out the following:

• Acquire data in Block mode
• Acquire data in Rapid Block mode
• Use the Built-in Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator (model-dependent)

Supported Models

The driver will work with the following PicoScope models:

• PicoScope 4225 & 4425
• PicoScope 4444
• PicoScope 4824
• PicoScope 4225A & 4425A
• PicoScope 4224A & 4424A

Note:

For PicoScope 4224, 4224 IEPE, 4424, 4226, 4227 and 4262 models, please use the PicoScope 4000 Series - MATLAB Generic Instrument Driver.

Getting started

Prerequisites

• MATLAB for Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems.
• Instrument Control Toolbox
• The PicoScope Support Toolbox
• The PicoSDK C Wrapper Binaries

Notes:

• MATLAB 2015b is recommended for 32-bit versions of MATLAB on Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Installing the Instrument Driver files

We recommend using the Add-Ons Explorer in MATLAB in order to install these files and obtain updates.

If your version of MATLAB does not have the Add-Ons Explorer, download the zip file from the MATLAB Central File Exchange page and add the root and sub-folders to the MATLAB path.

Installing drivers

Drivers are available for the following platforms. Refer to the subsections below for further information.

Windows

• Download the PicoSDK (32-bit or 64-bit) driver package installer from our Downloads page.

Linux

• Follow the instructions from our Linux Software & Drivers for Oscilloscopes and Data Loggers page to install the required libps4000a and libpswrappers driver packages.

Programmer's Guides

You can download the Programmer's Guide providing a description of the API functions for the ps3000a shared library used by this Instrument Driver.

Further information

To view Pico Technology's Hardware Support page, please visit:

http://www.mathworks.co.uk/hardware-support/picoscope.html

Obtaining support

Please visit our Support page to contact us directly or visit our Test and Measurement Forum to post questions.

Issues can be reported via the Issues tab.

Please leave a comment and rating for this submission on our MATLAB Central File Exchange page.

Contributing

Contributions to examples are welcome. Please refer to our guidelines for contributing for further information.

Versioning

For the versions available, and release notes, refer to the Releases page.

Copyright and licensing

See LICENSE.md for license terms.

PicoScope is a registered trademark of Pico Technology Ltd.

MATLAB is a registered trademark of The Mathworks, Inc. Instrument Control Toolbox and Signal Processing Toolbox are trademarks of The Mathworks, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

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