serial

[Juddster]

Can I put a serial input inside an events structure to wait for input without polling? I plan to use other events to monitor front panel buttons etc.

[TobyHex]

Hello Juddster,
If I am understanding your question correctly, you are asking if there is a way to not constantly poll your instrument while using the serial read function. I have attached a link to a KnowledgeBase that explains the use of a VISA Wait on Event VI that will allow you to have the VISA Read function wait until information is at the port. Thanks again and have a great day!

Link- Preventing LabVIEW from Continuously Polling the Serial Port

Regards,

Nicholas K