Using FieldPoint I/O from LabWindows/CVI

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Using FieldPoint I/O from LabWindows/CVI

Complete the following steps to use FieldPoint I/O from LabWindows/CVI.

  1. Configure and test the FieldPoint system in MAX.
  2. Go to Tools»FieldPoint»Save to save the .iak configuration file.
  3. Exit MAX.
  4. Launch LabWindows/CVI.
  5. Use the CVI-FieldPoint function panels to construct your LabWindows/CVI FieldPoint application.

The LabWindows/CVI FieldPoint functions access the FieldPoint data items through their item, device, and communication resource names as configured in your .iak configuration file. Refer to the LabWindows/CVI FieldPoint instrument driver help, the FieldPoint LabWindows/CVI Interface Help, and CVI FieldPoint examples for more information on FieldPoint I/O from LabWindows/CVI.