How to access the RS232 port

[wachtelbauer]

Hello folks.

We are using a cFP 2000 that we access via TCPIP network. The development environment is LabVIEW 8.0

While our current application works fine, we now want to connect to a device that comes with a RS232 port.

Unfortunately, the host that runs the LabVIEW VI has no RS232 port. So we intend to connect the device to the cFP's serial port

Which steps are neccessary?

Is it possible to access the cFP's RS232 port via TCPIP network? Or do we have to run the VI on the cFP?

Perhaps there is a driver that is able to expose the RS232 port (in MAX)?

Any help is appreciated.

Best regards from Germany

Friedhelm

[Khalid]

The Serial ports on the cFP controllers are not accessible by the host computer.  They can only be accessed via embedded VIs on the controller itself.  The good thing is, you program the Serial port as usual, i.e., using VISA functions as if it were on your host, but need to embed the VIs to access it.  Also, note that the Serial port on the cFPs start with 1:  COM1, COM2. and so on. 

Good luck!

-Khalid