Downconvert VI Requests

[psychotic]

Hi, I'm new to this, so I might ask something dumb.  I've got a SRS DS345 30MHz Function Generator, and I need to be able to control it from a computer using LabVIEW 6.1.  The drivers listed on the Instrument Driver Network were for version 8.0 (the .zip file) and 8.5.1 (the executable; it was too big to attach ).  I haven't opened the.zip file or ran the executable yet (I don't even know what to do once I get the drivers).  Also, these drivers were listed as being used with the GPIB port, is there a way to use the other port (RS232 I think)?  Any help would be awesome!  Thank you!!!

Ben

[Adlebrand]

hi,

i was not able to downconvert your llb as i did not have the necessary toolkits installed. (i dint know i needed them!! >.<)

As to what to do after you get the right version, go to the folder in which you installed labview, then copy the unzipped folder into the instr.lib folder. the next time you open labview, your new library will show up in the functions pallete> instrument i/o> instr drivers.

I dont think your drivers will work if you use rs232 or some other interface apart from gpib because the few vi's i looked at were using GPIB read/write. If you get drivers that use NI VISA then they will work for all kind of connections.

[Adlebrand]

In replying to the earlier post i forgot my own request!!

Someone please convert this vi from version10.0 to 8.6.

Thank you very much.

[Adlebrand]

this is embarassing.....

here is the vi

[NitzZ]

Hi Adlebrand,

Here is your vi in 8.6.

Regards,

Nitzz

(kudos are always welcome;))

PS: Instead of posting multiple posts, you can also edit your sent post. Check it in the optioons menu:) 

[NitzZ]

Hi Adlebrand,

Here is your vi in 8.6.

Regards,

Nitzz

(kudos are always welcome;))

PS: Instead of posting multiple posts, you can also edit your sent post. Check it in the optioons menu:) 

[Adlebrand]

Thanks a LOT!!!  Unfortunately that little piece of information (and the common sense to realize such an option would obviously exist!)  came 2 posts too late!! 😛

[smercurio_fc]

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@psychotic wrote:

Hi, I'm new to this, so I might ask something dumb.  I've got a SRS DS345 30MHz Function Generator, and I need to be able to control it from a computer using LabVIEW 6.1.  The drivers listed on the Instrument Driver Network were for version 8.0 (the .zip file) and 8.5.1 (the executable; it was too big to attach ).  I haven't opened the.zip file or ran the executable yet (I don't even know what to do once I get the drivers). 

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There is actually also a LabVIEW 7 version. I do not know what executable you are referring to. I saw no executables on the download page. Attached is the library in 6.1.

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Also, these drivers were listed as being used with the GPIB port, is there a way to use the other port (RS232 I think)?  Any help would be awesome!  Thank you!!!

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You would need to replace the "DS345 Send Message" with one that does serial. Unfortunately, these drivers were not written using VISA. If they were, you would not need to change anything.

[smercurio_fc]

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@Adlebrand wrote:

hi,

i was not able to downconvert your llb as i did not have the necessary toolkits installed. (i dint know i needed them!! >.<

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What toolkits? There are no toolkits used by the driver.

[psychotic]

Thank you very much!  You guys rule, take care!