The Serial Port Mode String is a text string that configures how a serial port operates. The string configures the speed of the communications link, the data format and whether there is any flow control enabled.
The Serial Port Mode Editor is a dialog to help you configure serial port mode strings:
The Serial Port Mode Editor is accessed by clicking the Browse button in the Properties Window.
Parameter | Description |
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Baud Rate | The speed of the communication channel in bits per second. |
Data Bits | The number of data bits in each character |
Parity |
Whether a parity check bit is added to the data, and if so what type of parity check bit. The options are:
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Stop Bits | The number of stop bits at the end of each character |
Xon/Xoff |
Whether the xon/xoff software flow control is enabled.
When enabled:
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RTS Control |
How Fernhill SCADA manages the RTS handshake signal. The options are:
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CTS |
Whether the CTS signal is monitored for output flow control. The options are:
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DTR Control |
How Fernhill SCADA manages the DTR handshake signal. The options are:
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DSR |
Whether the DSR signal is monitored for output flow control. The options are:
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For background information on serial communications.
For detailed information on the format of the serial mode string.
For the meaning of terms used in Fernhill SCADA.