Serial-Data LVDT

[james_p_martin]

Hello,

I have a LVDT connected to my COM1 serial port. This gives me around 7000 readings when I read the COM Port. It outputs a string like "N  +0.642...."  to signify the flatness of a section. The problem is that I am getting a string (Read Data) like shown in the VI and am not able to convert it into an array of readings in DBL format, which is required for further processing. 

I have attached the VI that I am using.

Thanks,

James

[crossrulz]

1. I would change your termination character to be a Carriage Return (13).  Then each read will be a single measurement.

2. Use Match Pattern to find "N " (notice I have a space in there).  Then the "after substring" will be your number.  Use Fract/Exp String To Number to convert it into a DBL.