Micropross Card Reader Serial Problem

[Kaleco]

I have been trying to operate the Micropross Class 185 RFID Card reader using Labview through a serial connection, but I am unable to detect the reader in Labview.  It works very simply in hyperterminal so I know that it is connected correctly. In the Measurement and Automation I was unable to select the serial port as a communication means.  Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

I am running WinXP Professional on a Dell laptop.

[Can_W]

Hey Kaleco

In order to communicate with your device in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), you need to download the NI-VISA driver
Select the driver for your system and the newest version is recommended.

Once you install this, and restart your computer, you should see a Serial & Parallel option under Devices & Interfaces. Configure the port settings,the same configuration you had for Hyperterminal, under port settings. Now you should be able to communicate with your device by opening the VISA Test Panel.

Message Edited by Can W on 09-28-2007 09:40 AM

Message Edited by Can W on 09-28-2007 09:43 AM