UART to DAQ

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

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Hey Dennis, really appreciate the help. I think you've explained it clearly. Just to be on the safe side, I'm attaching links to the converter and the driver in order to make sure I have the necessary material to continue with my project. 

The converter : http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/16/uc00a-usb-to-uart-converter/

the driver: http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/29/sd02b-stepper-driver-features-uart-interface/

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

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http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/29/sd02b-stepper-driver-features-uart-interface/

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/16/uc00a-usb-to-uart-converter/

Hey Dennis, your answer is pretty clear. Thanks alot. But just to be on the safe side, could you please check these links out and confirm that I have the necessary and right material to continue on with my project? 

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

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http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/16/uc00a-usb-to-uart-converter/

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/29/sd02b-stepper-driver-features-uart-interface/

Hey Dennis, your answer is pretty clear..thanks alot ! could you please check out these links and confirm that I have the correct material to continue on with my project. With regards to the programming manual, yes, I do have that manual to use the driver and the motor. What I am more concerned about is this USB - UART converter. 

[NahidIIUM]

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/16/uc00a-usb-to-uart-converter/

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/29/sd02b-stepper-driver-features-uart-interface/

Could you please check these links out and confirm if I have the right material to continue on with my project?

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

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Hey thanks Dennis, really appreciate it.

Well these are two links describing the driver and converter in short and in detail. Please check them out and let me know if I have the right material to continue with my project?

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/16/uc00a-usb-to-uart-converter/

http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2012/05/29/sd02b-stepper-driver-features-uart-interface/

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The link does not work.

With a USB connection, if it creates a virtual serial port, then you can use LabVIEW with it. You still need to get the command set/programming manual of the driver in order to communicate properly.

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Yes, I have the manual to the driver that describes how to use it. So from what I read about the converter, it basicaly becomes a COM Port to the laptop. So I won't face any issues right? And again, I use VISA to communicate with the converter (COM Port) or is it some other way?

[Dennis_Knutson]

The only supported api for serial communication is VISA. I won't make any comment on your converter since you have not provided a link or its manual.

[NahidIIUM]

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@Dennis_Knutson wrote:
The only supported api for serial communication is VISA. I won't make any comment on your converter since you have not provided a link or its manual.

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Okay, here is some material related to the converter as I can't seem to attach links here.. 

[Dennis_Knutson]

It uses an ftdi chip for the serial emulation. This is pretty common. I've used used numerous converters with this and I've not had any problems.