fluke8588a 0.1.2

A Pythonic interface for Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter using pyvisa

Fluke 8588A Python Library (Unofficial)

A modern, Pythonic interface for controlling the Fluke 8588A Reference Multimeter using pyvisa.

🚀 Overview

The Fluke 8588A is one of the world's most stable reference multimeters. While it uses standard SCPI commands, managing high-speed digitizing, complex triggers, and metrology-grade configurations can be challenging. This library abstracts the low-level SCPI communication into an intuitive API, allowing metrologists and engineers to focus on data, not manuals.

⚠️ Safety Warning

The Fluke 8588A is a high-precision instrument capable of measuring high voltages (up to 1000V). This software is unofficial and interacts directly with the hardware.

• Use at your own risk. Incorrect automation loops can lead to unexpected instrument behavior.
• Always verify that your test setup and input signals do not exceed the instrument's maximum ratings before running automation scripts.

📦 Installation

pip install fluke8588a

Quick start

from fluke8588a import Fluke8588A

fluke8588a = Fluke8588A('GPIB0::23::INSTR', timeout=10_000)

fluke8588a.reset()
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_function()
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_range(10)
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_resolution('MIN')
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_autorange('OFF')
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_nplc(100)
fluke8588a.set_voltage_dc_aperture_mode('MAN')
fluke8588a.set_trigger_init_continuous('OFF')
fluke8588a.set_trigger_delay_auto('OFF')
fluke8588a.set_trigger_delay(0)
fluke8588a.set_trigger_source('IMM')
fluke8588a.set_trigger_count(1)
fluke8588a.set_arm1_source('IMM')
fluke8588a.set_arm1_count(1)
fluke8588a.set_arm2_source('IMM')
fluke8588a.set_arm2_count(1)

fluke8588a.set_trigger_init_immediate()

fluke8588a_data = fluke8588a.fetch_data()

Requirements

1. Python 3.8+
2. pyvisa-py
3. A valid VISA backend (pyvisa-py, NI-VISA, or Keysight IO Libraries)

📜 Licensing & Attribution

This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Important: If you use this library, you must keep the original copyright notice. If you modify it, please attribute the original work to Đorđe Novaković.