Force reading from Lutron force gauge using RS 232 cable

[Abhi_2106]

I'm a beginner using LabVIEW to read real-time force measurements from a Lutron force gauge via an RS-232 cable. After exploring community resources and YouTube videos, I understand that I need to use VISA functions and a while loop for continuous data reading. The force gauge manual (attached) specifies that the data stream will be 16 digits long. How can I convert this 16-digit data stream into a real-time force reading with up to two decimal places and display the units?

 

[RTSLVU]

I recommend you watch this video: VIWeek 2020/Proper way to communicate over serial

Decoding the packets seems pretty straightforward to me but if you could post a sample of the incoming data stream that would be very helpful.