Send_a_Command.vi

Sends a written command (string) to the Ekspla Laser via RS232.

CR will be added.

The lasers reply will then be read.

2004/11/16 PC


Connector Pane

Send_a_Command.vi


Front Panel

Send_a_Command.vi


Controls and Indicators

cvsrn

COM Port

VISA resource name specifies the resource to be opened. This control also specifies the session and class.

cstr

Command to send

this string will be sent to the laser; with an added CR at the end

icclst

error out

The error in cluster can accept error information wired from VIs previously called. Use this information to decide if any functionality should be bypassed in the event of errors from other VIs.

The pop-up option Explain Error (or Explain Warning) gives more information about the error displayed.

istr

Full Laser Reply (string)

i1di8

Full Laser Reply (hex)

istr

Laser reply

Laser reply, CR, LF and Echos removed


Block Diagram

Send_a_Command.vi

Send_a_Command.vi


List of SubVIs

VISA Configure Serial Port

VISA Configure Serial Port

C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 6.1\vi.lib\Instr\_visa.llb\VISA Configure Serial Port


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