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Description

This FBD (function block diagram) project uses the rxstring and txstring functions to receive and send ASCII strings through SCADAPack serial ports.

All ISaGRAF project files associated with this sample program have been archived to a single file with the extension ".pia".

Instructions

To utlilize this sample program:

  • Select the following link: STRING.ZIP
  • Select the Open button. (Winzip is opened)
  • Select the Use Evaluation Version button. (The Winzip program list is displayed)
  • From Winzip, select the sample file in the display list and then extract it to a target folder on your computer.
  • Exit Winzip.
  • Open the ISaGRAF Projects application.
  • Select the Tools | Archive | Projects command.
  • Select the Browse button.
  • Browse to the target folder specified during the previous download procedure.
  • Highlight the sample project name in the Archive list and select the Restore button. (the project is unzipped to the ISaGRAF workbench).
  • Select the Close button.
  • The sample project name should now appear in the project list.
  • Double click on the sample project to open it.