Create ps6000Examples/ps6000GetInfoExample.py

Author: neil.hamilton

ps6000Examples/ps6000GetInfoExample.py

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+#
+# Copyright (C) 2020 Pico Technology Ltd. See LICENSE file for terms.
+#
+# PS6000 GET INFO EXAMPLE
+# This example opens a 6000 driver device, gets the variant info and closes the scope.
+
+import ctypes
+import numpy as np
+from picosdk.ps6000 import ps6000 as ps
+import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+from picosdk.functions import adc2mV, assert_pico_ok
+
+# Create chandle and status ready for use
+chandle = ctypes.c_int16()
+status = {}
+
+# Open 6000 series PicoScope
+# Returns handle to chandle for use in future API functions
+status["openunit"] = ps.ps6000OpenUnit(ctypes.byref(chandle), None)
+assert_pico_ok(status["openunit"])
+
+# Get Info from scope
+string = ctypes.c_int8()
+stringLength = ctypes.c_int16(1)
+requiredSize = ctypes.c_int16()
+info = ps.PICO_INFO["PICO_VARIANT_INFO"]
+status["getInfo"] = ps.ps6000GetUnitInfo(chandle, ctypes.byref(string),stringLength, ctypes.byref(requiredSize), info)
+assert_pico_ok(status["getInfo"])
+
+# Close unitDisconnect the scope
+# handle = chandle
+ps.ps6000CloseUnit(chandle)
+
+# display status returns
+print(status)