This program was modified using VB.NET standard in a Windows 2000 SP2.  The original program can be
found at "http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/downloads/samples/default.asp" under "Microsoft .NET Framework".

Click the link labeled "Using the Comm port" to download the program and for more information.

This program was written using a 2000 or 2700 configured as follows:

RS232 - ON
TX TERM - CR
FLOW - Xon/Xoff
BAUD - 9600

Connect the RS232 port of instrument to COM port 1 of PC.

The program will send a *IDN? command and read the identity of the connected instrument.

The program will also read the VDC applied to the front panel of the 2700 or 2000.