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Cannot Access Advanced Properties for RS-485 Serial Boards

Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-Serial
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A

Problem:

I have an RS-485 serial board and I cannot configure the 4-wire and 2-wire modes. I cannot access the advanced properties from Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) or from the hardware properties in Windows Device Manager. How can I access the advanced properties for my hardware?

Solution:
Check your Windows XP Service Pack release. In order to access the advanced properties for NI-Serial boards, you need Service Pack 2 or later and NI-Serial installed. In order to update your operating system, open Microsoft Internet Explorer and select Tools»Windows Update. Once you update the operating system, install your National Instruments software and device drivers.

After the installation, you should see the Advanced button within Port Settings in Windows Device Manager port properties or in the Advanced tab in MAX under Devices and Interfaces»Serial & Parallel»COMx, where "COMx" if your RS-485 port.

Related Links:
KnowldgeBase 2N8IN3YF: How Do I Set the Serial RS-485 Transceiver (Wire) Modes Programmatically With NI-VISA?
Drivers and Updates: NI-Serial

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Report Date: 12/13/2006
Last Updated: 09/21/2007
Document ID: 44C72KTK

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