03-24-2007 04:55 PM
03-24-2007 08:22 PM
I think we need to get some terms straight. If you are talking about a USB-Ethenet adapter where the adapter is an addtional network interface for the pc, there is no way to even physically connect this to the USB-6009. The 6009 has an B type connector and you use a cable with a A type connector that plugs into a hub on the pc. USB-Ethernet adaptors willhave the same or often just a cable with a A type adapter that can only be plugged into a pc. The Ethernet side of the adapter has an RJ-45 connector and obviously, you can't plug your DAQ device into that.
On the other hand, there are USB extenders and this may be what you mean by USB-Ethernet. Many of these extenders use CAT-5 cable between the pc and the device. One part of the extender plugs in the A type connector on the pc and the other part of the extender also has an A type connector that you would plug your device into. I believe most of these amplify the signals and with low noise CAT-5 cable, you can place the USB device further away than normal. I have seen things called USB servers and these are network devices. Judging by questions other users have made about extenders, you may or may not get the extender to work. Apparently NI does not test or certify any extender. I would suggest doing a search of the forum for 'USB extender' to see what other users have gotten to work.
03-27-2007 06:55 AM
04-13-2007 05:53 PM
Hi.
Let me try to clarify. I have a DAQ 6009 that I connect to a laptop using the provided USB cable. I have a program running on my laptop using LabView and everything works. My problem is that I will be enclosing the DAQ in a box for my project which is a vending machine and instead of having this USB cable sticking out of the box I would rather have an ethernet port so I can connect my laptop to the DAQ using an ethernet cable. Kind of like how the new vending machines are with the ethernet ports in the back.
So my question is, is there some sort of connector that has a female USB connector on one end and a female ethernet connector on the other end and will this work with my LabView program?
I hope I cleared it up a little.
04-13-2007 06:25 PM
04-13-2007 06:28 PM