I need help with a RSR232 driver for an embedded controller

[noisynora]

Hi-

My controller currently communicates to a LCD screen via keywords and an RS232 connection to a PC (Hyperterminal). It recognizes certain words and will "reply". For example you can ask what temperature does the sensor read and it will print a number to the LCD.

I would like to do the same using Labview V7.1.

1. Do I need a specific driver or are generic RS232 drivers available?

2. Can I write my own driver and if so, how do I get started? Are there tutorials online somewhere?

Thanks-

Nora

[Dennis_Knutson]

LabVIEW uses a driver called VISA for serial communication. Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) and look at the software installed on your system. If NI-VISA is not listed, you need to install it from the drivers CD or you can download it. Click on the Support link a the top of the page.

There are shipping examples for serial communication. You can also use the Instrument I/O Assistant.