serial, usb and xml

[g3orgi3]

Hi guys,

it has been years that i have been using labview.

I am confused about my setup. i have a device that can receive and send xml format. the setup is as this: device-->serial-->usb to serial converter-->computer.

1. can i connect this directly to my software ? do i use a serial or a USB vi to make the link between usb with com port? Does this allready exists?

2.How can i send xml format commands to my device and how can i read them?

thanks for your help

G3orgi3

[labview_dave]

Hi,

If you go to your Device Manager in Windows and you can see your USB to Serial converter under COM Ports, you should be ready to go. You can use the VISA VI is LabVIEW to perform your serial comms that way. There are plenty of examples available to get you going with this. You will also need a manual for your device to know which commands to send, etc. Making sure your termination characters are correct is a first step in getting your comms working.

Best of luck!

D

[g3orgi3]

cool, i will try this first

as for the xml. i am quite new to this, so i am learning 🙂