Hello, Yes, depending on the kind of termination your instrument is expecting, you have to terminate with the correct termination. Some instruments require a carriage return and some require a line feed. Others will require both. You need to check with the instrument manufacturer to determine what kind of termination your instrument is expecting. Here is a knowledgebase that describes how to do it in LabVIEW.
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/862567530005F09C862565BE005AB500?OpenDocument Good luck! Regards, Steven B. Applications Engineering National Instruments