datataker

[rcote1]

Hello all,

I have successfully interfaced the Datataker DT85 logger with Labview driver and am getting data from it. The problem I am facing is that even though the data that comes from the DT85 driver shows Double, I am only getting Integers. I would like to get at least double-digit precision but all I get are Integers inside the Double format.

Thank you,

Richard

[camerond]

Check to make sure your indicator isn't set to some kind of integer (U32, I32, etc. Right-click on the indicator, go down to Representation). This will not affect the data coming out of your instrument, but it will affect everything which comes after this point.

Cameron

[rcote1]

Thank you Cameron,

I tried changing the Double representation to Floating point and then back to Double, but am still missing the digits after the decimal point. I also set the 'Adapt to entered data' setting but nothing still. In parallel I use an application called DeTransfer made by Datataker to view data messages and it does show 5 dgits after the decimal point on the host computer where Labview is installed. So unless there is another setting on the DT85 I do not know about yet, it looks like it might be a Labview driver setting issue.

Thanks,

Richard

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

What is your setting for the decimal point? Does your country setting use the comma instead of the period? What does the driver use to convert from a string to a dbl?

A lot of guessing going on here that should not be necessary. Run the VI, go to edit and ckick Make Current Values Default. Save the VI and attach it.

[rcote1]

Thank you Dennis,

That was it. Regional settings I needed to change to English on my OS.

Regards,

Richard

[Dennis_Knutson]

Someplace in one of the VIs is an incorrect format string. You can specify %., and over ride the regional settings. The location of the missing parameter should be located so it can be reported to NI and the driver fixed so future users don't have the same issue.