Control and acquisition of data over LAN port

[newbee9201]

Hello All,

I have data acquisition system, which has got LAN interface with PC.

I would like to program in LabView to control and acquire data. But drivers are not available from OEM.

If I can read packets then OEM will provide data format to build driver.

Can anyone help me with the prcoess of reading and confirming data packets from LAN port and also further process of developing driver. if any example or ebook related to my requirement available please provide link.

thank you. 

[crossrulz]

Without knowing the data protocol, there is not much we can do to help.  But to get you started, be sure to look at the TCP/IP examples.

[newbee9201]

Hi Crossrulz,

Yes I understand.

Can you guide me, I have to read TCP packets by creating Server and Client terminal in PC only ?

Or

I have to connect my data acquisition system which act as client and my PC as server.

[crossrulz]

Generally, the instruments act as the server/listener.  You should just have to connect and do whatever communications is needed.

Depending on the connection, you may even be able to use VISA (just to muddy up the waters some more).