How do I make a vi that reads the data from AVL Smoke Meter

[De Jota]

I am trying to make a vi that takes readings from an AVL Smoke Meter.  I am using an RS 232 and AK Interface.  I would appreciate anything you can tell me.  Thank you in advance.

[Dennis Knutson]

I'm not sure why you posted to the digital I/O board and not the Instrument Control one but have you tried using the shipping examples for serial communication? Have you been able to communicate with the instrument with Hyperterminal?
Unless someone posts back with having some experience this instrument, you'll need to provide some additional information. For example, details on what is an AK Interface, what commands you are sending, how you are sending them, what errors you get, etc.