Looking for Agilent DMM Connectivity Utility Software - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 05:12:54 pm
content: Hello,I got a Agilent 34401a and I’m looking for a simple software to log data for more than a hour. My understanding is that Agilent DMM Connectivity Utility Software was free at some point but now it’s nowhere to be found.If anybody has a copy of the software, I would be really interested.Thanks!Edit: D/L linkhttps://1drv.ms/u/s!AjGAejk8r_C1j9h1NnX-l3Nxfaqq4w?e=u5SeBf

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 05:43:47 pm
content: I have a copy of the "Agilent DMM Connectivity Utility v1.0.2.0".I'm not sure if it was the latest version, maybe someone has a newer version (or a better alternative), anyway:https://filebin.net/1a24py8nbb285cje

author: MosherIV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 09:58:12 pm
content: I used an old HP branded bench dmm.I had to download the usb drivers for windows. They were really complicated, they were usb measurement standard drivers.Anyway, part of the driver package was a plugin for ms excel which allowd control and logging from the bench dmm straight into excel.Try looking at the usb drivers from Keysight.

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 11:24:51 pm
content: Quote from: Carrington on October 10, 2018, 05:43:47 pmGot the file. Much appreciated!Thanks,

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 11:26:04 pm
content: Quote from: MosherIV on October 10, 2018, 09:58:12 pmYes I found that but I was looking for something a bit more visualAlso I currently don't have office installed on my computer.

author: Astrodev
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2018, 11:35:57 pm
content: Doesn't Command Expert allow you to do this from within Excel or using the stand alone app.

author: canada13records
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 05:27:53 am
content: Would you please share the file again? Just got a 34401a on Friday, but your link says it expired 1 day ago.

author: maukka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 03:55:58 pm
content: I got minehere(edit: redirect dead now) and it works perfectly with the 34401A.

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 04:55:15 pm
content: Quote from: canada13records on November 12, 2018, 05:27:53 amWill put it on a share tonight after work.

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 04:56:15 pm
content: Quote from: maukka on November 12, 2018, 03:55:58 pmI tried to download from that link but the .exe was always corrupted

author: maukka
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 05:54:05 pm
content: I suppose that link only redirects to the Keysight website, which doesn't allow the download anymore. Worked a month ago.

author: Carrington
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2018, 08:10:47 pm
content: New link added, check my previous post.However, can someone upload it to any other site that offers permanent links without requiring registration to download it?Thanks.

author: Menen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 15, 2019, 08:28:04 am
content: The link is again dead. Who can share?

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2019, 11:23:47 am
content: Fixed for now. I need to find a permanent place to put that file.

author: voltsandjolts
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 16, 2019, 12:26:17 pm
content: Can someone please list the the meters that are supported by this application?Edit:After installing I still can't see a list of supported meters!I think it is for bench meters but not handhelds, perhaps?For instance, it does not support U1272A, but for that you can use "Keysight Handheld Meter Logger Software for PC" which is free (for now).

author: Menen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 17, 2019, 05:05:25 pm
content: Required for installation "agilent io libraries".There is a current library at that time?

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2019, 11:00:14 pm
content: Quote from: Menen on April 17, 2019, 05:05:25 pmI used it with IO Libraries 2018.1. Was working fine.

author: Menen
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 18, 2019, 11:34:18 am
content: Thank. Earned the latest version IOLibSuite_18_1_24130.exe.

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2019, 09:18:04 am
content: Thanks for sharing!Btw, did somebody try to connect the 34401A via a bluetooth module, like34401a rs232 <---> max232 <---> HC-05 (Rx/Tx/Gnd)?

author: iMo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2019, 02:45:14 pm
content: Ok, so I've tried harder and it works.. (HP34401A)..2 transistors RS232 to 3.3V signalling, LE33 voltage regulator and HC-05.Powered from the 9pin RS232 rear connector, no other power source required, do not ask how it is doneWorks under Agilent DMM connectivity at 1, 10, 100PLC without handshaking, sometimes the connectivity is lost upon initiation. Needs to be investigated..

author: hakko
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2019, 05:14:34 pm
content: Download link is down. Can someone re-upload it?

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2019, 05:23:22 pm
content: Try again.

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 22, 2019, 01:58:15 am
content: The io libraries 18.1.24715 251megshttps://www.keysight.com/main/software.jspx?cc=CA&lc=eng&ckey=2175637&nid=-33330.977662&id=2175637You have to rgister at keysight if i recal correctly or put anything in the required fields ??

author: Gandalf_Sr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 24, 2019, 12:08:41 am
content: I successfully installed this on my Windows 10, 64 bit laptop but will it work with more modern Keysight meters like the 34461a? It looks very like the Keysight Handheld Meter Logger Software but that only supports...U1210, U1230, U1240B, U1240C, U1250, U1270, U1280, U1450A/60A Series and U1115A

author: apollo2mond
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 29, 2019, 01:03:09 pm
content: Hi, please could someone again make available the DMM Connectivity Utility sw?!Many thanks in advance, a2m!

author: Kosmic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2019, 01:28:28 pm
content: Quote from: apollo2mond on December 29, 2019, 01:03:09 pmCheck the link in the #1 post. Still working.You need to click on "Download this file"

author: EE-digger
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2019, 10:30:51 pm
content: Just an FYI to all.The DMM connectivity utility will work fine with the 3446xA models. On your DMM, go into user settings and tell the DMM to ID itself as a 34411A.AFAIK, this is the only free utility which supports Digitizing in addition to logging.In the current, pay-for BenchVue, the Digitize function has advanced to where it will show a graphic display as it acquires data. Very powerful tool for low power uC/radio work.This function makes it worth actual $$ for the license, although after buying one perpetual at work, getting another for free at work with new 34465A purchase, buying my own for home use has turned into a PITA. Typical distributors are only selling 2 or 3 versions of the license, which comes in 157 flavors.

author: Gandalf_Sr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2019, 11:45:23 am
content: Quote from: EE-digger on December 30, 2019, 10:30:51 pmThat's useful info, thanks.I'm slightly pissed that, after spending over $1,000 on a 34461A a few years back, and, having just paid for a calibration; I amnotentitled to a free copy of Benchvue as a new purchaser would be today.

author: EE-digger
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2019, 05:52:30 pm
content: More than slightly pissed here. DMM and scopes do not qualify for offers outside of your year of purchase (if then). Same as your #$@% cable TV providers and new customers.As you're aware (Gandalf_Sr), I could have had the apps bundle for $2k a few months ago when I bought my MSOX4154A but pushing the family budget to the limit, I had to pass. Now, it's $4800, period (with possibly a small discount).Hopefully this will allow Keysight to be around for a long time but I think you will last longer if you treat your customers well. I've purchase a lot of HP/Agilent/Keysight over the years for business use.

author: Gandalf_Sr
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2019, 07:19:58 pm
content: I'm sure that you could hack the options for your MSOX4154A if you wanted to; I was lucky and got my MSOX4054A with the full app bundle buying 'used' on the Keysight eBay store, I even got a fresh calibrationHappy New Year to you all.

author: Bad_Driver
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 22, 2020, 09:18:30 am
content: Thanks to all who made this software available! The link still works!I got an old HP 54401A (in near mint condition) some time ago. I was searching for weeks for a solution totrack the measurements of my DMM for longer time periods. I used Agilent IO suite 2019 which you have to download andinstall before installation of DMM connectivity.One question: Does someone knows if there is another software for tracking measurements from a HP counter 53131a??Best case together with the tracking of a HP 54401a??

author: Mr. Scram
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 22, 2020, 09:26:18 am
content: Quote from: Bad_Driver on October 22, 2020, 09:18:30 amThere logging software made by someone on this forum which comes with many instrument definitions and allow for adding new instruments. Note it's not just multimeters!https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/

author: Bad_Driver
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 22, 2020, 10:04:05 am
content: Thanks for this advice! That‘s what I‘m looking for!