12-08-2014 11:24 AM - edited 12-08-2014 11:26 AM
For newer development I'd recommend using this library instead of that old modbus library: https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-30140
This library is included in LV2014 RT and DSC modules, where it is directly supported by NI.
Unrelated to the recent discussion, I'd recommend against ever using datasockets due to these issues:
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/862567530005F09C862567C2007AF1EF
This is especially true in a safety critical situation.
12-09-2014 06:24 AM
tcap,
I was able to speak to an old professor and he recommeded the watchdog timers while using a digital out on a daq. I believe I will be headed in that direction. Thanks for all the great input everyone.