Using RS232 laboratory devices eg. pumps. thermostats etc.

[Rames]

Hello,
Can you explain me how can I steer and control the laboratory RS232 devices (pump, thermostats etc.) using the LV? I've tested demo version and LV 7 express at our Tech. University, but I've continuous no comnnunication errors.Can you send me some examples or possibilities solutions. In my computer I have a mutliport card (8 ports COM3-COM10) MOXA C218 Turbo/PCI.

[Chris_Rake]

I would start with the serial examples and go from there. Each device will have its own settings (baud rate, etc.) and you'll probably end up with a VISA session for each instrument and a routine that reads/writes to each instrument as needed. I can think of a different couple of structures, but it really depends how you want to use the instruments.

Another suggestion is to use the instrument I/O assistant to create your instrument control application. Check out http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/niepd_web_display.DISPLAY_EPD4?p_guid=BDB3DA84A4AE66BFE034080020E74861