Replace Outport 6 to VISA ( communicate via usb)

[Shyamz9]

Dear All,

I am beginner in Labview Graphical code.

I have task to change communication with old system to new one.

The current source is connected via LTP on old windows xp system utilising outport 6.x.vi. Due to this, it is not portable to latest windows system, say windows 10. 

So, I want to change this to USB. Is it possible to some one can guide how can it be done?

[billko]

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@Shyamz9 wrote:

Dear All,

I am beginner in Labview Graphical code.

I have task to change communication with old system to new one.

The current source is connected via LTP on old windows xp system utilising outport 6.x.vi. Due to this, it is not portable to latest windows system, say windows 10. 

So, I want to change this to USB. Is it possible to some one can guide how can it be done?

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This would be something you should probably leave to an experienced LabVIEW programmer.  This is definitely not a project a beginner should cut their teeth on.  Have you considered hiring a LabVIEW expert?  In the long run, it's probably cheaper than you trying to find your way.  Also, the end product would most likely be more robust and polished.

This isn't an essay on your potential as a LabVIEW programmer; rather, it is a reflection on how huge the learning curve would be for a beginner.

[RTSLVU]

Without really knowing what you are actually using the parallel port for. I would suggest a simple USB DIO like a Measurement Computing USB-1208LS it has a 16bit digital I/O and decent LabVIEW support.

[Shyamz9]

This parallel port is used to communicate with current supply which is using two bit.

One bit is used to switch ON/OFF while other bit is used to change the direction of current. 

[RTSLVU · Accepted solution]

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@Shyamz9 wrote:

This parallel port is used to communicate with current supply which is using two bit.

One bit is used to switch ON/OFF while other bit is used to change the direction of current. 

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Then the Measurement Computing device I mentioned above should work fine. 

Actually this one is even cheaper and it's all you need USB-1024