How do I run 4000 series ADAM Modules in LabView

[MatthewC]

I am trying to operate up to 4 ADAM modules (2 x 4024, 1 x 4012 and 1 x 4060) through LabView 6i running on Windows XP.

I have tried to download and use a copy of the Advantech 32-bit LabVIEW driver from a foreign, non advantech website but when installed the VI's are not accessable on the functions pallet as discribed in the accompanying literature. I am able to talk to the modules using the ADAM utility software (Version 1.53). I am also able to access the modules on Advantech Device Manager though I am not able to OP correctly using the test function.

I am fairly new to Labview and would appreciate a step by step procedure as to where/how I should access the correct drivers and how to install them and to ac
cess the ADAM modules. I belive that once I can get the correct VI's loaded and working I will be able to go from there. Thanks

[Mads]

The modules respond to simple ASCII commands...the commands are described in the manual of the modules. Check out the serial communication examples included with LabVIEW and try sending the units a command that they should reply to...when you see a reply you know you are on the right track...

If you have the unit's multidropped make sure the modules have unique IDs, otherwise you will have to separate them...

[Mads]

Attached is a VI that generates the string needed to set all relays of the ADAM 4060 using one command...

Follow the same pattern (i.e. header format etc.) when you implement the rest of the needed commands.

[MatthewC]

Hi Mads,
Thanks very much for the info and the VI. Unfortunately, I am running LabView 6i and it wont open the VI! (I get a error9: LabView 6.1 is newer version then 6.0.1) Do you know how I can work around this. It would really help me if I could open the VI you sent so I could use it as an example.

Thanks for your help

[Mads]

Attached is a 6i version of it.