Controlling 1906 Digital Multimeter(TTi) using ARC Rs232 interface

Hello All,
I want to control 1906 Digital Multimeter by Thurlby Thandar Instruments (TTi) ,using its ARC Rs232 interface.I have downloaded driver from the http://tti1.co.uk/registered_users/downloads/drivers-download.htm but the problem is that this driver seems to be designed for labwindows and for GPIB interface.I want to control it using labview and Serial (ARC Rs232 ) interface.
i need advice for the solution.
Regards
Shahzad

Shahzad,
To create LabVIEW VIs for LabWindows/CVI instrument drivers, use the LabVIEW Instrument Driver Import Wizard.
NI has an Instrument Driver Network which provides a host of Instrument Drivers, which also included the TTi 1906 CVI/LabWindows driver, if you are looking to interface any other instruments with LabVIEW I would recommend checking here first.
Hope that helps!
-Marshall R
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