No advanced tab in NI MAX RS-485 port

[Dirtnap]

I installed the NI-Serial Driver, Win XP Service Pack = 2.  Still no luck... no advanced option for NI RS-485 port.  Help, I need the advanced options to set "Transceiver Mode".

Thanks

[Sarah_R]

Dirtnap,

To be able to see these advanced functions you will need to install the NI-VISA Driver. Please reference the following KnowledgeBase article: Setting the Transceiver Wire Mode on Ports for National Instruments Serial Boards for more information.

Hope this is able to help. Have a great day.

[Dirtnap]

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for the response.  I reinstalled the visa drivers and still not advanced tab.  Please see attached file to see my issue.

Thanks,

Scott

[Sarah_R]

Scott,

What is the specific card that you are currently using?

Please let me know.

[Dirtnap]

Hi Sarah,

My PC has card: PCI8331/8336 and the NI PXI-1036 has the following cards installed:

PXI-8331(MXI-4)

PXI-4110

PXI-6221

PXI-2575

PXI-8423

I am having problems with the PXI 8423.  As seen in my previous reply, I do not have access to MAX RS485 advanced tab needed to set to "Transceiver Mode".

Regards,

Scott

[Sarah_R]

Scott,

An alternate way is to set this option in Device Manager. If you right click on the NI PXI-8423/2 Port, you are able to move the proper tab. I have attached a picture of the exact place to look.

Please let me know if you were able to find this on your system.

[Dirtnap]

Hi Sarah,

Sorry about the wild goose (or turkey ...) chase.  I re-seated the 8331 card in my PC... Problem solved.

Happy Holiday,

-Scott

[Sarah_R]

Hey Scott,

Glad it is resolve! Have a great holiday!

[Timmar]

Having a similar problem with PXI-8423,

Can't Configure in advanced,

It is only recieving Data, Not Sending.

This card is an older model and has been aroud the office for years.

all 4 ports behave the same.

[JasonSmith]

To configure the settings in MAX, you will need to run MAX as Administrator. Just right-click on its icon and select "Run as Administrator."

-Jason Smith