I used the VISA functions to perform serial communications with a device connected to the FP-2000's serial port. Of course the vi had to be downloaded to the FP unit (embedded). I've looked through MAX, but I don't see anywhere to change the serial port settings. I can only change the settings on the local device (my computer). Maybe an .ini file on the unit? I will try that next...
Thanks, Eric -----Original Message----- From: Alex Le Dain [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 6:26 PM To: Eric Scott Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Changing the Serial Port settings on a FP-2000 At 09:38 AM 25/05/2004 -0700, you wrote: These controllers use VISA (ie have VISA installed on them; you can see this from MAX) so you can set the settings for the com port using the visa method. I wasn't aware that you could use the normal serial port VI's for coms on these controllers anyway; it would be interesting if you did get these to work. To get the VISA name, check the manual or I think the knowledgebase has an article for the com port names. Actually, come to think of it if you look in the ni-rt.ini file it might list the names there too. Note you do not need to install VISA on the controller when embedding your application. cheers, Alex. >Good morning everyone.. > >Are the Fieldpoint FP-2000's serial port setings able to be changed? I >tried seaching through the archives and the user manual with no luck. I >have also tried to use an embedded "initialize serial port" vi with the >desired settings but it doesn't take. I have been sucessful at 38400 baud >with no parity, but I want to use 9600 baud with odd parity. > >Figured someone would have done this before. > >Thanks, Eric Alex Le Dain Software Engineer Poseidon Scientific Instruments 1/95 Queen Victoria Street Fremantle WA 6160 AUSTRALIA Ph: (+61 8) 9430 6639 Fx: (+61 8) 9335 4650 Web: www.psi.com.au
