08-24-2017 06:41 AM
Hello there, it's my first post in the NI forum so i'll try to be as brief as possible.
I have 5 or 6 instruments to acquire data and I'm done with using 192832764 different programs to read it all, so, I want to create a VI that incorporates all of them (only 2 of them now, just to try it out).
Question: Is it possible? Since they have their labviews drivers like Yokogawa WT210 and Fluke Hydra Series II.. (both connected through RS232.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Rennan.
08-24-2017 07:05 AM
Of course it is possible. I have test systems communicating with 3 power supplies/mainframes, 1 electronic load mainframe, 1 DMM, 1 oscilloscope, and then a ton of PXI equipment (mostly switches, DAQs, and DIO). How to architect your code depends on exactly what you want. For a simple test system, a State Machine usually works well (or use TestStand to do it all for you).
08-24-2017 07:21 AM
Thank you for your reply! I'm happy to know that it's possible!
So, how could I put all these reading drivers together, since I'm a beginner with LabVIEW, I look forward to know how/where to start this! I'd be grateful if you could light the way, a little! Thanks again.
08-28-2017 02:45 PM
The simplest way to communicate with them would be to use a very simplistic VISA driver. Use the state machine idea mentioned by Crossrulz and feed that into this setup and you should be off and running.
09-01-2017 06:09 AM
Thanks guys! I think a got this now!