This is a hardware related question regarding inputs into a CRio 9012. I have a prebuilt system (that I'd prefer not to touch) that outputs a string of serial data through a USB port. On the prebuilt system, the data was converted from RS232 to USB with the use of a FTDI chip. My goal is to read this data with the CRio, but as the on-board USB port isn't I/O, all I have access to is an on-board RS232 serial port and an analog input module (NI 9209).
Are there any good ways to read this data? The simpler the better, but I wouldn't mind buying something like a Raspberry Pi to do the conversion if necessary.
I appreciate any help. Thanks!