transfer data from cFP to the host

[sandrino82]

Hi all, I'm using a Fieldpoint cFP 2120 to take data from temperature sensors. I created the VI to read data and targeted it to the cFP from the project. Since I want to store these data,  I saved them in file in the cFP, but  I want to see them from the host; so I have some questions:
- How can I transfer the saved file from the cFP memory to the host?
- I can directly save the data into the host while I'm running the VI targeted into the cFP?
- How can I access to the cFP memory (see the files in it)?

I'm using LV 8.0

thanks
sandrino

[Wayne.C]

You can use FTP to access files on cFP.  See this link.  http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/DBA6DBFFECBEC32186256EE50070AF19

FTP will allow you to copy a file directly to your PC.

[sandrino82]

Thanks, but in the link is said that I have to type ftp://......... in the address bar of the internet browser. The cFP and the PC are directly connected via ethernet; so how can I do?
sandrino

[Wayne.C]

I've done this on my bench many times.  Give it a try.

[sandrino82]

OK got it, but when I specify the name of the file to save, I have to give only the name or the name plus the extension ( ex.  "file", "file.dat")? Cause I cant save the file on the PC or open it.
sandrino

[Bakari]

Hi,

I am using Compact FieldPoint 2120 with analog I/O to control a robot arm and i am trying to interface a third party device such as a mobile phone (using Java) to program and control the rotation of each joint of the robot arm. I understand this process can be done through TCP/IP or usign DSC software.

For example:

Hosting on TCP port (?) and use the syntax

[newline]::[joint number]::[degree of freedom]::[set to angle in degrees]::

[arm number] = an ascii value 1 or 2 to determine which arm.
[joint number] = an ascii number value.
[degree of freedom] = ascii value x,y or z.
[set to angle in degrees] = ascii value between 0 and 360.

The true is that i have no clue how to set up the interface steps and i will appreciate if someone can suggest an easy way of doing the above steps and which software to use. I am currently using LabVIEW 8.20 for building the control model for the robot arm.

Many thanks

Bakari

[Wayne.C]

You should be able to drag a copy from the ftp session directly to your desktop or any other location on your pc.