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Re: serial.dll for serial port under IDL [message #62982 is a reply to message #62971] Wed, 22 October 2008 06:07 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
peter.thejll is currently offline  peter.thejll
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Registered: October 2008
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Hi, Thanks for your suggestions.

On Oct 20, 8:19 pm, Rick Towler <rick.tow...@nomail.noaa.gov> wrote:
> Are you sure the serial dlm isn't working?

No.

> Isolate the issue by doing a
> loopback test. Simply short pins 2 and 3 of the DB9 connector as
> described here:
>
> http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3450
>
> Then write a simple program in IDL that sends some data then reads it.
> Once you can send data to yourself then connect up the external devices
> and try to communicate with them.

Good idea! I am not much for soldering though - is the cable you
describe a 'null-modem cable'? I have one of those.


Cheers,

Peter
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