Send ASCII String as Command to Modbus Ethernet Device

Hello Precious Developers,
How do we send the following string command from a PC to a Modbus Ethernet device at starting address 411000 using LVDSC:
"<ID 0><CLR><WIN 0 0 287 31><POS 0 0><LJ><BL N><CS 2><RED><T>H</T>""$0D""$0A"
(Function code 16 - Write multiple Holding registers)
Any pointers / suggestions / example code shall be deeply appreciated.
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hi,
I implemented your solution but when there is an odd number of character, the last character is not included in the u16 array. Is my implemented correct?
Regards,
Cedric
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string_transfert_MODBUS.vi ‏7 KB

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