instrument I/O assistant

[jvzs]

I'm having some trouble with the instrument io assistant. i've already configured the digimatic indicator and the multiplexer and followed everything in its manual but when I put any command on the assistant I always get error message form labview and "timeout expired" comes up.

[Dennis_Knutson]

What is the 'digimatic indicator and multiplexer'? Are these instruments you are trying to control? If so, what is the manufacturer and model numbers? What is the type of connection (serial, GPIB, etc.)? If GPIB, are you using an NI GPIB controller and have you tried communicating in MAX? If serial, are you sure you have the correct cable type, com settings, and termination character. Have you tried using Hyperterminal to communicate?

[jvzs]

I'm trying to get data from the digimatic indicator (ID-H0560E) using a multiplexer (MUX-10F) both made by mitutoyo. The MUX-10F has a connection RS-232C with the PC. I'm sure about the settings, I just didn't find anything about the termination character.

[Dennis_Knutson]

What about my last question? Have you tried using Hyperterminal? That should be the first thing you do before trying to write any LabVIEW code. That will allow you to debug the com settings, commands, and cable. If it works in Hyperterminal, then proceed with the Instrument I/O Assistant. When you use the assistant, you select the termination character with the Select Instrument. You might want to use the custom mode and try both \r\n or \n\r.

[jvzs]

Nevermind, problem solved