Trouble finding drivers for C Series module: S.E.A. GPS+

[venkara]

I bought a GPS+ module for our Compact RIO system from S.E.A. GmbH, and am having difficulty getting it to work with my cRIO. Since SEA has locked all their FPGA VIs, I cannot create my own VIs to access their low level functionality. When I try to add their existing VIs to my code, I get the following error: "Missing Support Files: LabVIEW cannot identify this C Series module."

I am running  NI-RIO 3.2.1, which I believe is the latest version of the software. I have been unable to find anything of use on SEA's website, or any reference to updated drivers here on NI's site. This has brought my development to a screetching halt, as you might imagine.

I am running LV 8.6.1 with a 9014 controller and 9113 chassis. I have 9215 and 9870  modules in the chassis along with the GPS+ unit.

Can anyone point me to the right drivers?

Thank you,
Radha

[Matti_Autioniemi]

Hi,

I've worked with their Gxxx (GSM, GPRS, GPS..) module and at least in that case development had to be done using Combo+ project template. Template was found from Start->cRIO Gxxx->Combo+. In the project structure Main App.vi is the one you should use as your main VI. Remember to read the provided documentation carefully.

I'm not 100% sure about the filenames because I'm not at work now, but I can check those tomorrow.

Hope this helps,

Matti 

[venkara]

When I try to run the Combo+ project, I get an Error -63195: The handle for the device communication is invalid or has been closed.

Since I can't step through the execution, I can't get any more details than that. 

 I was going to integrate this into an existing (large) codebase, but since it seems like the module can only be used in their project, it may be pretty much useless to us.

[Matti_Autioniemi]

Hi,

I checked the filenames and the right name for the main FPGA VI in the Combo+ project was FPGA_App.vi. It is a template where you can add your own code. There are some parts that you shouldn't touch, but these parts are marked/documented. All you need to do is to copy/paste your FPGA code there and of course your project files under the Combo+ -project.

On the RT side, you should use Gxxx_Open.vi (name might be different in your case) to run the FPGA driver. After this, you can call provided GPS VI's and do your read/writes on controls/indicators.

Oh, and one more thing. You should use SEA_Module_Detector before you try to run any VI's.

Hope this helps,

Matti