Re-establishing VISA Ethernet comms

My scenario:
1. I am using an Agilent 34980A datalogger with a notebook running LabVIEW 2010 10.0f2 connected via an ethernet crossover cable.
2. I log temperatures for up to 300 thermocouples every 5 mins. Tests typically run for 4 to 8 hours and often overnight.
3. If there are any power glitches, the datalogger will reboot into an initialised state. Battery backup on the notebook will keep it running.
What I am finding is if power is lost, and the ethernet connection is disturbed, I cannot re-establish comms without re-booting the PC running my compiled LabVIEW code.
The last couple of days I have been running my uncompiled code to try and work out where the problem is. This is what I have found:
1. After the ethernet connection is first established, I can view the logger in MAX.
2. I run my code, the logger is found and the software and logging functions work fine.
3. If I re-boot the logger while my LabVIEW code is still running, the connection cannot re-establish and I get a VISA error -1073807346.
4. If I go into MAX again I can connect to the logger and view the HTML pages the logger is pushing to MAX but still my code can't re-establish.
5. If I restart my LabVIEW code, connection is then re-established.
Does it have anything to do with VISA opens and closes? Any clues would be much appreciated!
Regards, Adam

Please find attached the coding I have been using to investigate my errors. (LABview V10 vi)
This seems like the best way to recover from comms errors that I have come up with, but I am very happy for the gurus on here to pull my code to bits as they see fit!
There are still some times when it cannot recover and I have to restart LabVIEW and/or the 34980A datalogger to recover.
I also notice that the Find VISA resource list will list my three 34980A loggers even if they are are not connected, so I have to ping each one to work out which one is actually connected. I guess I could use the default IP address instead to connect.
I had also forgotten that the dataloggers have USB on them as well, so I am now comparing USB as a permanent connection option. So far it seems to recover much better than Ethernet, but I would love to hear from others regarding USB vs Ethernet comms for reliability.
I also have a wireless DAQ module on loan from NI that I am evaluating......
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VISA Comms.vi ‏34 KB

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2011-05-23 14:03:53.29 spid7s Configuration option 'show advanced options' changed from 1 to 1. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install.
2011-05-23 14:03:53.29 spid7s Configuration option 'show advanced options' changed from 1 to 1. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install.
2011-05-23 14:03:53.30 spid7s Error: 574, Severity: 16, State: 0.
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2011-05-23 14:03:53.30 spid7s Error: 912, Severity: 21, State: 2.

IMac applications/data transfer

I just unpacked and activated my new iMac and wish to transfer to this new iMac all of my applications and data files that are imbedded in my old eMac, including Quicken 2004 for Mac, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Bridge, iWork'08 and Apple Works 6. Since I don't have a firewire cable with an 400 Mb/sec plug on one end and a 800 MB/sec plug at the other end I am unable to use the Setup assistant to help me in transferring my applications. Can I use an Ethernet cable to accomplish this transfer. Also, must I install OS X 10.4.11 in my new iMac in order to run some of the older applications like Quicken and Apple Works? Any help will be greatly appreciated by this old (81 ys) man.

Hmmm, not a good idea. Most of your applications are too old to work. You will need to locate and download upgrades to Leopard compatible versions where available. This includes replacing CS2 apps with CS3 or CS4 (preferably the latter) versions. Not sure that Quicken has a compatible version but you can check Intuit's site. You may need to find a replacement such as Tax Cut. Replace AppleWorks with iWork '09, although iWork '08 will work. If you plan to continue using AppleWorks you will need to download the AppleWorks 6.2.7 OS X version. It may continue to work tolerably with Leopard.
You cannot install Tiger on the new iMac. Don't even try.
You can connect the two computers vis Ethernet or if you have a home network both computers could be connected to your router either by Ethernet or wirelessly if the router supports wireless. Select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and search for "sharing" or "file sharing" for help with this. However, for your personal data files you may find it's easier to transfer them to a USB flash drive then copy them from the flash drive. Alternatively, backup the hard drive on your eMac to an external FireWire or USB drive in order to transfer your files.
Be careful about what your chose to transfer because there's a world of difference between a PPC and an Intel Mac as well as between Tiger and Leopard. See the following:
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
Screensavers written for the PowerPC
System Preference add-ons
All Unsanity Haxies
Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5
Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
Also be careful with some backup utilities and third-party disk repair utilities. Disk Warrior 4.1, TechTool Pro 4.6.1, SuperDuper 2.5, and Drive Genius 2.0.2 work properly on Intel-Macs with Leopard. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries. Leopard Cache Cleaner, Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail are now compatible with Leopard.
Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
Additional links that will be helpful to new Intel-Mac users:
Intel In Macs
Apple Guide to Universal Applications
MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
Transferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
Because Migration Assistant isn't the ideal way to migrate from PowerPC to Intel Macs, using Target Disk Mode, copying the critical contents to CD and DVD, an external hard drive, or networking
will work better when moving from PowerPC to Intel Macs. The initial section below discusses Target Disk Mode. It is then followed by a section which discusses networking with Macs that lack Firewire.
If both computers support the use of Firewire then you can use the following instructions:
1. Repair the hard drive and permissions using Disk Utility.
2. Backup your data. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake or there's some other problem.
3. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
4. Startup your old Mac in Target Disk Mode.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
If you are not able to use a Firewire connection (for example you have a Late 2008 MacBook that only supports USB:)
1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
2. If you have a MacBook Air or Late 2008 MacBook see the following:
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008)- What to do if migration is unsuccessful;
MacBook Air- Migration Tips and Tricks;
MacBook Air- Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and wireless 802.11n networks.
Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder)
/Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder)
/Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist
/Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data
Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.
Revised 1/6/2009

Mac Pro to MacBook Pro - File transfer problem

I just bought a new Mac Pro. It is connected to my Airport Extreme via ethernet. The Airport Extreme is connected to my cable modem vis ethernet.
The Mac Pro and the MacBook Pro appear in the others Shared part of the side bar. I have checked the permissions of the files (command I) that I am trying to transfer and in every case there are the usual names- admin, my name, and everyone - with Read & Write privileges. However, there is another one called (unknown) with read only. I can not change the privilege nor delete the name from the list.
1. I have repaired permissions on both machines
2. In "Get Info" I changed permissions and added "Administrators" and made it "Read & Write" to the files I am trying to share.
*The Problem is:*
I can transfer from the MacBook Pro to the Mac Pro but when I try to transfer from the Mac Pro to the MacBook Pro , I get the Alert:
"You may need to enter the name and password for an administrator on this computer to change the item named " Blah Blah"
When I click on "Continue", I get this message:
"The item "Blah Blah" contains one or more items you do not have permission to read. Do you want to copy the items you are allowed to read?"
When I click continue I get:
" The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items".
From the Mac Pro I have no problem moving files from one folder to another on the MacBook Pro.
Transferring worked perfectly when I had my old PPC G5 (where the Mac Pro is in the loop).
Can someone please help? Anyone have an idea or two?
Message was edited by: Garner Lewis

Have run into this problem repeatedly in the past two weeks. I first discovered I could tether my MacBook Pro to my Droid X and access the internet for free, so I was elated. After a couple of days I could no longer connect the phone to the Mac via Bluetooth as you describe. Then it magically came back a week later, and after two days I lost it again. I spent about 3 hours troubleshooting and solved it. I hope this works for you.
Open Network Preferences on the computer
HIghlight Bluetooth PAN
Select the ADVANCED tab
Click on "Renew DHCP Lease"
That did it for me.
Good luck,
Rob

"Add Printer" not functioning

Hello-
I've been experiencing a weird problem within my Printer Setup Utility. When i click the "Add +" icon to add a printer to my queue(sp?), nothing happens... nothing.
I first tried it with a laser printer connected vis ethernet to my wireless Belkin router. Nothing happened when I tried to add it via the Setup Utility, but I was able to add through the print dialogue box under Rendeveaux Printers.
My current problem is with my USB-connected Epson C88+, just purchased new today (it's currently working perfectly through my fiance's powerbook). I've installed the driver, restarted, even ran Disk Utility to check if anything crazy was going on (there were alot of incorrect permissions with an /EPSON in the file name).
The Printer Setup Utility is still unresponsive when I click the Add icon, well technically the only response I get is the on-click dimming of the icon. But that is it.
Does anyone have any advice to remedy the situation?
thanks,
Chris
PS- I'm running Mac OS X 10.4.1... with a recently replaced HD.
1.5 GHz PBG4 Mac OS X (10.4.1)

I have been having exactly the same problem as CJenksus. The Printer Setup Utility's Add function sees my AppleTalk printer, but when I select the printer and click the Add button, nothing happens. Like CJenksus, I have no "Reset Printing System" menu command, above "Quit Printer Setup Utility" or anywhere else. The Printer Setup Utility's "About" box shows version 3.0, copyright 1999-2003. Is there a newer version available, and where can I get it? Or is there something else I can do to get it to add my printer?
I'm running OS X 1.4.10 on a dual 2.5 GHz PowerPC G5 with 1.5 GB RAM and a 160 GB hard disk.
Dual 2.5 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.10)

How do I control the TEK TDS3052 by LABVIEW installed in a PC?

I used the "crossover" cable directly connect the PC and the TEK TDS3052(with a ethernet port).What I have done is that I configured the ethernet parameters( the IP adress, the net mask etc.). And when I apply the "Ping" command in the "run" window of the windows 98, there is a correct return.So the ethernet network is well done.Now I want to use the LABVIEW to control the oscilloscope. But I don't know then.Who can tell me the detail steps which I can take next, thanks a lot.

Kevin,
Which version of LabVIEW do you have?
There are two ways of controlling your oscilloscope from LabVIEW, one is using the VISA functions (instrument i/o palette in LabVIEW)and another one is using an already built instrument driver, which you can download by going to zone.ni.com, and then click on "resource library" at your left... then click in "instrument drivers", and then in "downloads" and then type in the "additional keywords" box type "tds 3052" and click SEEK... you will find a link for your instrument there... you can download that instrument driver and it fully functional with LabVIEW, now... the truth is that I have always used this drivers with a GPIB interface in the computer, in this case is only going to be by TCP/IP... so you can try to adapt the addresses instead of using an instrument type address, use the TCP/IP instrument type address and give it a try to see if it works. The address type for TCP/IP is stated below.
First you need to have the latest version of NI-VISA installed, 2.5.2, which is shipped with LabVIEW 6i (version 2.5.0 and then download a patch for 2.5.2).
Our solution for controlling instruments with Ethernet ports is NI-VISA.There are two possible situations:
1) Instrument supports the VXI-11 protocol.
The VXI-11 protocol was created to control instruments over Ethernet using the GPIB style. It has nothing to do with VXI, but it was there were it got approved.
NI-VISA supports VXI-11 instruments, to the point that the only change in the instrument driver written with VISA is the identification string. Instead of using GPIB::1::INSTR, you can use TCPIP::ip address::instrument name::INSTR. (For example, with the Tek TDS 3054, the string would be: TCPIP::130.130.130.1::gpib0,1::INSTR). (Note that 'gpib0,1' has nothing to do GPIB..its just a name given to the instrument..it could have been just 'tds3054' also if the instrument vendor chose to do so).
2) Instrument DOES NOT support the VXI-11 protocol.
In this case, you can still use NI-VISA to talk to the instrument using the NI-VISA Ethernet Sockets functions. However, you would have to take care of the specifics of the protocol used for the instrument. The instrument manufacturer should provide you with the details on how to control the instrument (commands, parsing, etc.).
*** Tek's Scopes ***
Tek introduced an ethernet interface for some of their scopes. We have a TDS3054 scope from Tek that is VXI-11 compliant. Since the TDS3054 is VXI-11 compliant, we used it at NIWeek to show how you could control it using the same code written for the instrument with the GPIB interface, by just changing the identification string.
NI-VISA 2.5.2
NI-VISA 2.5.0 introduced the support for instruments with Ethernet ports. Notice that LabVIEW 6i ships with the older 2.5.0 version. The patch to upgrade it to 2.5.2 is called NiViEnet.dll and is located in the ftp site at:
ftp://ftp.natinst.com/support/visa/drivers/win32/2.5/patch/
So you can try this Kevin and see if it works for you, contact us back (www.ni.com/ask) if you need further assistance.
Good luck!...
Nestor Sanchez
Applications Engineer
National Instruments
Nestor
National Instruments

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