Biodata Microlink 3

[stegz]

I'm trying to control a 12D-A in a Biodata Microlink 3 (GPIB) without much success. Has anyone managed to control such a device with LabView (MacOS)? In fact, if anyone has programmed such a device and has any tips on how to approach the problem, can they get in touch? The primary address is 7 and the secondary address (of the D-A) is 16... however when I use a GPIB bus analyser, an archimedes program that I know works with the device doesn't seem to specify the secondary address. I'm completely puzzled. Any help much appreciated!

[Ryan_M]

Have you tried using IBIC to communicate with the device? I'd recommend using IBIC (http://www.ni.com/support/gpib/max/ibic.htm) and the standard 488 IBPAD and IBSAD functions to determine whether the addressing is correct. Also, try running NI-SPY (nispy.exe) in the background (set to capture) to keep a log of your applications. Generate logs of the working code and your LabVIEW application to see if there is anything of note that you are not including.

Ryan Mosley
National Instruments, Applications Engineer
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