Instrument management (async)
The InstrumentManagerAsync() class and supporting functions use asyncio to provide a high-performance concurrent interface for instrument control.
These api for these functions and classes remain largely the same as the sequential (non-async) version.
The main difference is that these are async enabled. This means you have to use the await/async expressions to manage the event loop.
For example, to start a measurement:
>>> import pypalmsens as ps
>>> method = ps.CyclicVoltammetry()
>>> await ps.measure(method)
Or to manage the connection yourself:
>>> async with await ps.connect_async() as manager:
... method = ps.ChronoAmperometry()
... measurement = await manager.measure(method)
Or using InstrumentManagerAsync() directly as a context manager:
>>> instruments = await discover_async()
>>> async with ps.InstrumentManagerAsync(instruments[0]) as manager:
... measurement = await manager.measure(method)
Or managing the instrument connection yourself:
>>> instruments = await discover_async()
>>> manager = ps.InstrumentManagerAsync(instruments[0])
>>> await manager.connect()
... # ...
>>> await manager.disconnect()
For more information, see the measurement documentation.
pypalmsens
PyPalmSens: Take full control of your PalmSens instruments and automate electrochemistry experiments.
Provides an API to: 1. Discover, connect, and manage instruments 2. Configure and automate experiments 3. Read, write, and analyze measured data
Visit https://dev.palmsens.com/python/latest/ for online documentation.
Classes:
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InstrumentManagerAsync–Asynchronous instrument manager for PalmSens instruments.
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InstrumentPoolAsync–Manages a set of instrument.
Functions:
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connect_async–Async connect to instrument and return
InstrumentManagerAsync. -
discover_async–Discover instruments.
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measure_async–Run measurement async.
InstrumentManagerAsync
InstrumentManagerAsync(instrument: Instrument)
Asynchronous instrument manager for PalmSens instruments.
Parameters:
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(instrumentInstrument) –Instrument to connect to, use
discover()to find connected instruments.
Methods:
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supported_methods–List methods supported by this device.
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supported_current_ranges–List current ranges supported by this device.
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supported_applied_current_ranges–List applied current ranges supported by this device.
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supported_bipot_current_ranges–List bipot current ranges supported by this device.
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supported_potential_ranges–List applied potential ranges supported by this device.
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get_estimated_duration–Get the estimated duration for this method.
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validate_method–Validate method.
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is_measuring–Return True if device is measuring.
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is_connected–Return True if an instrument connection exists.
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ensure_connection–Raises connection error if the instrument is not connected.
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connect–Connect to instrument.
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status–Get status.
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set_cell–Turn the cell on or off.
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is_cell_on–Get cell status.
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read_current–Read the current in µA.
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get_current_range–Get the current range for the cell.
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set_current_range–Set the current range for the cell.
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read_potential–Read the potential in V.
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set_potential–Set the potential of the cell.
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get_potential_range–Get the potential range for the cell.
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set_potential_range–Set the potential range for the cell.
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get_instrument_serial–Return instrument serial number.
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register_status_callback–Register callback for idle status events.
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unregister_status_callback–Unregister callback from idle status events.
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measure–Start measurement using given method parameters.
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wait_digital_trigger–Wait for digital trigger.
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abort–Abort measurement.
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initialize_multiplexer–Initialize the multiplexer.
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set_mux8r2_settings–Set the settings for the Mux8R2 multiplexer.
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set_multiplexer_channel–Sets the multiplexer channel.
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disconnect–Disconnect from the instrument.
Attributes:
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capabilities(Capabilities) –Retrieve device capabilities and device info as a dataclass.
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instrument(Instrument) –Instrument being managed by this class.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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capabilities
property
capabilities: Capabilities
Retrieve device capabilities and device info as a dataclass.
Returns:
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capabilities(Capabilities) –Device capabilities and device info.
instrument
instance-attribute
instrument: Instrument = instrument
Instrument being managed by this class.
supported_methods
supported_methods() -> list[AllowedMethods]
List methods supported by this device.
Returns:
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methods(list[AllowedMethods]) –List of supported methods.
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supported_current_ranges
supported_current_ranges() -> list[AllowedCurrentRanges]
List current ranges supported by this device.
Returns:
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current_ranges(list[AllowedCurrentRanges]) –List of supported current ranges.
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supported_applied_current_ranges
supported_applied_current_ranges() -> list[AllowedCurrentRanges]
List applied current ranges supported by this device.
Returns:
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current_ranges(list[AllowedCurrentRanges]) –List of supported current ranges.
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supported_bipot_current_ranges
supported_bipot_current_ranges() -> list[AllowedCurrentRanges]
List bipot current ranges supported by this device.
Returns:
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current_ranges(list[AllowedCurrentRanges]) –List of supported current ranges.
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supported_potential_ranges
supported_potential_ranges() -> list[AllowedPotentialRanges]
List applied potential ranges supported by this device.
Returns:
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potential_ranges(list[AllowedPotentialRanges]) –List of supported potential ranges.
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get_estimated_duration
get_estimated_duration(method: Method | MethodTypeCompatible) -> float
Get the estimated duration for this method.
Parameters:
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(methodMethodType) –The method to get the estimated duration for.
Returns:
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float–Estimated duration in seconds.
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validate_method
validate_method(method: MethodTypeCompatible)
Validate method.
Raise ValueError if the method cannot be validated.
Parameters:
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(methodMethodTypeCompatible) –The method to validate.
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is_measuring
is_measuring() -> bool
Return True if device is measuring.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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is_connected
is_connected() -> bool
Return True if an instrument connection exists.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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ensure_connection
ensure_connection()
Raises connection error if the instrument is not connected.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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connect
async
connect() -> None
Connect to instrument.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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status
status() -> Status
Get status.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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set_cell
async
Turn the cell on or off.
Parameters:
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(cell_onbool) –If true, turn on the cell
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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is_cell_on
async
is_cell_on() -> bool
Get cell status.
Returns:
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cell_on(bool) –Return true if the cell is on
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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read_current
async
read_current() -> float
Read the current in µA.
Returns:
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current(float) –Current in µA.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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get_current_range
async
get_current_range() -> AllowedCurrentRanges
Get the current range for the cell.
Returns:
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current_range(AllowedCurrentRanges) –
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set_current_range
async
set_current_range(current_range: AllowedCurrentRanges)
Set the current range for the cell.
Parameters:
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(current_rangeAllowedCurrentRanges) –Set the current range as a string. See
pypalmsens.settings.AllowedCurrentRangesfor options.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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read_potential
async
read_potential() -> float
Read the potential in V.
Returns:
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potential(float) –Potential in V.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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set_potential
async
Set the potential of the cell.
Parameters:
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(potentialfloat) –Potential in V
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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get_potential_range
async
get_potential_range() -> AllowedPotentialRanges
Get the potential range for the cell.
Returns:
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potential_range(AllowedPotentialRanges) –
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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set_potential_range
async
set_potential_range(potential_range: AllowedPotentialRanges)
Set the potential range for the cell.
Parameters:
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(potential_rangeAllowedPotentialRanges) –Set the potential range as a string. See
pypalmsens.settings.AllowedPotentialRangesfor options.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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get_instrument_serial
async
get_instrument_serial() -> str
Return instrument serial number.
Returns:
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serial(str) –Instrument serial.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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register_status_callback
register_status_callback(callback: CallbackStatus)
Register callback for idle status events.
The callback is triggered when the current/potential are updated durinig idle state or pretreatment phases.
callback: CallbackStatus The function to call when triggered
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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unregister_status_callback
unregister_status_callback()
Unregister callback from idle status events.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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measure
async
measure(method: MethodTypeCompatible, *, callback: Callback | CallbackEIS | None = None, stream: Path | str | None = None, sync_event: Event | None = None)
Start measurement using given method parameters.
Parameters:
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(methodMethodTypeCompatible) –Method parameters for measurement.
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(callbackCallback | CallbackEIS | None, default:None) –If specified, call this function on every new set of data points. New data points are batched, and contain all points since the last time it was called. Each point is an instance of
ps.data.CallbackDatafor non-impedimetric orps.data.CallbackDataEIS. for impedimetric measurments. -
(streamPath | str | None, default:None) –If defined, stream data directly to this file in JSON Lines text format (https://jsonlines.org). This option is useful for long-term measurements. In case of a PC crash or power outage, the most recent measurement data will still be available.
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(sync_eventEvent | None, default:None) –Event for hardware synchronization. Do not use directly. Instead, initiate hardware sync via
InstrumentPoolAsync.measure().
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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wait_digital_trigger
async
wait_digital_trigger(wait_for_high: bool) -> None
Wait for digital trigger.
Parameters:
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(wait_for_highbool) –Wait for digital line high before starting
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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abort
async
abort() -> None
Abort measurement.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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initialize_multiplexer
async
Initialize the multiplexer.
Parameters:
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(mux_modelint) –The model of the multiplexer. - 0 = 8 channel - 1 = 16 channel - 2 = 32 channel
Returns:
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channels(int) –Number of available multiplexes channels
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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set_mux8r2_settings
async
set_mux8r2_settings(connect_sense_to_working_electrode: bool = False, combine_reference_and_counter_electrodes: bool = False, use_channel_1_reference_and_counter_electrodes: bool = False, set_unselected_channel_working_electrode: int = 0)
Set the settings for the Mux8R2 multiplexer.
Parameters:
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(connect_sense_to_working_electrodebool, default:False) –Connect the sense electrode to the working electrode. Default is False.
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(combine_reference_and_counter_electrodesbool, default:False) –Combine the reference and counter electrodes. Default is False.
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(use_channel_1_reference_and_counter_electrodesbool, default:False) –Use channel 1 reference and counter electrodes for all working electrodes. Default is False.
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(set_unselected_channel_working_electrodeint, default:0) –Set the unselected channel working electrode to disconnected/floating (0), ground (1), or standby potential (2). Default is 0.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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set_multiplexer_channel
async
Sets the multiplexer channel.
Parameters:
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(channelint) –Index of the channel to set.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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disconnect
async
disconnect()
Disconnect from the instrument.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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InstrumentPoolAsync
InstrumentPoolAsync(devices_or_managers: Sequence[Instrument | InstrumentManagerAsync])
Manages a set of instrument.
Most calls are run asynchronously in the background, which means that measurements are running in parallel.
Parameters:
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(devices_or_managerslist[Instrument | InstrumentManagerAsync]) –List of devices or managers.
Methods:
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connect–Connect all instrument managers in the pool.
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disconnect–Disconnect all instrument managers in the pool.
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is_connected–Return true if all managers in the pool are connected.
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is_disconnected–Return true if all managers in the pool are disconnected.
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remove–Close and remove manager from pool.
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add–Open and add manager to the pool.
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status–Return status for all managers in pool.
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measure–Concurrently start measurement on all managers in the pool.
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submit–Concurrently start measurement on all managers in the pool.
Attributes:
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managers(list[InstrumentManagerAsync]) –List of instruments managers in the pool.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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managers
instance-attribute
managers: list[InstrumentManagerAsync] = []
List of instruments managers in the pool.
connect
async
Connect all instrument managers in the pool.
Parameters:
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(attemptsint, default:1) –Number of attempts to establish connection. Use this if you experience connection issues via USB.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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disconnect
async
disconnect() -> None
Disconnect all instrument managers in the pool.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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is_connected
is_connected() -> bool
Return true if all managers in the pool are connected.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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is_disconnected
is_disconnected() -> bool
Return true if all managers in the pool are disconnected.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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remove
async
remove(manager: InstrumentManagerAsync) -> None
Close and remove manager from pool.
Parameters:
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(managerInstrumentManagerAsync) –Instance of an instrument manager.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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add
async
add(manager: InstrumentManagerAsync) -> None
Open and add manager to the pool.
Parameters:
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(managerInstrumentManagerAsync) –Instance of an instrument manager.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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status
Return status for all managers in pool.
Returns:
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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measure
async
measure(method: MethodType, callback: Sequence[Callback | CallbackEIS] | Callback | CallbackEIS | None = None, **kwargs) -> list[Measurement]
Concurrently start measurement on all managers in the pool.
For hardware synchronization, set .general.use_hardware_sync on the method.
For MethodSCRIPT, use 'set_channel_sync 1'.
In addition, the pool must contain: - channels from a single multichannel instrument only - the first channel of the multichannel instrument - at least two channels
All instruments are prepared and put in a waiting state. The measurements are started via a hardware sync trigger on channel 1.
Parameters:
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(methodMethodType) –Method parameters for measurement.
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(callbacklist[Callback] | Callback | CallbackEIS | None, default:None) –If specified, call these functions/this function on every new set of data points. New data points are batched, and contain all points since the last time it was called.
Specify a sequence of callbacks to set a different function for every channel. The number of callbacks must match the number of channels.
Specify a single callback to set the same function to all channels.
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–**kwargsThese keyword parameters are passed to the measure function.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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submit
async
Concurrently start measurement on all managers in the pool.
This method does not support hardware sync.
Parameters:
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(funcCallable) –This function gets called with an instance of
InstrumentManagerAsyncas the argument. -
(**kwargsAny, default:{}) –These keyword arguments are passed on to the submitted function.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_pool_async.py
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connect_async
async
connect_async(instrument: None | Instrument = None) -> InstrumentManagerAsync
Async connect to instrument and return InstrumentManagerAsync.
Connects to any plugged-in PalmSens USB device. Error if multiple devices are plugged-in.
Parameters:
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(instrumentInstrument, default:None) –Connect to a specific instrument. Use
pypalmsens.discover_async()to discover instruments.
Returns:
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manager(InstrumentManagerAsync) –Return instance of
InstrumentManagerAsyncconnected to the given instrument.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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discover_async
async
discover_async(ftdi: bool = True, usbcdc: bool = True, winusb: bool = True, bluetooth: bool = False, serial: bool = True, ignore_errors: bool = False) -> list[Instrument]
Discover instruments.
For a list of device interfaces, see: https://dev.palmsens.com/python/latest/_attachments/installation/index.html#compatibility
Parameters:
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(ftdibool, default:True) –If True, discover ftdi devices
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(usbcdcbool, default:True) –If True, discover usbcdc devices (Windows only)
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(winusbbool, default:True) –If True, discover winusb devices (Windows only)
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(bluetoothbool, default:False) –If True, discover bluetooth devices (Windows only)
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(serialbool, default:True) –If True, discover serial devices
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(ignore_errorsFalse, default:False) –Ignores errors in device discovery
Returns:
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discovered(list[Instrument]) –List of dataclasses with discovered instruments.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument.py
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measure_async
async
measure_async(method: MethodTypeCompatible, instrument: None | Instrument = None, callback: Callback | CallbackEIS | None = None) -> Measurement
Run measurement async.
Executes the given method on any plugged-in PalmSens USB device. Error if multiple devices are plugged-in.
Parameters:
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(instrumentInstrument, default:None) –Connect to and meassure on a specific instrument. Use
pypalmsens.discover_async()to discover instruments. -
(callbackCallback | CallbackEIS | None, default:None) –If specified, call this function on every new set of data points. New data points are batched, and contain all points since the last time it was called. Each point is an instance of
ps.data.CallbackDatafor non-impedimetric orps.data.CallbackDataEISfor impedimetric measurments.
Returns:
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measurement(Measurement) –Finished measurement.
Source code in src/pypalmsens/_instruments/instrument_manager_async.py
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