How can I use the output value from SIMPLE PID to write something to the serial port?

I am working on my Senior Design Project that requires the use of incoming compressed air, propotional valves, continuous servo motors, and a serial servo motor microcontroller. I have figured out how to send byte sequences to the microcontroller through LabVIEW using the VISA serial write function. The motors are attached to the valves to control the flow rate. I have created my own simple feedback system using a bunch of case structures but I realized that I am basically trying to recreate the wheel (I basically was writing my own PID VI). I have an older version of LabVIEW (7.0 Express) and theres no way to upgrade or buy the PID toolkit, so I am stuck using the Simple PID VI. Also, the only way the motor works is sending an array of bytes to tell it to turn on/off, direction, and speed. Is there any way I can use the Simple PID VI in conjunction with the VISA SERIAL write function, or is there any other way I can communicate with the serial port using this pid vi? Any information would be appreciated.

Hi gpatel,
you know how to communicate to serial port, but you don't know how to send a value from SimplePID to serial port???
You know how to communicate, but then you don't know how to communicate???
You should explain this in more detail...
Edit:
From you first post you know what values your motor driver is expecting. You know which values the PID.vi is providing. Now all you need is a formula to reshape the values from PID to the motor. It's up to you to make such a formula. Unless you provide any details we cannot give more precise answers...
Message Edited by GerdW on 02-28-2010 08:35 PM
Best regards,
GerdW
CLAD, using 2009SP1 + LV2011SP1 + LV2014SP1 on WinXP+Win7+cRIO
Kudos are welcome

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