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COM port does not work

PostPosted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:23 pm
by ami6
In my evaluation process I want to test the comport. I try to use ComRcvStr.
I get it to log COM1: open COM1:Close on opening and closing but it does not register incoming data.
Is this a limitation in the Free version or ?

Bertil
CLC SYSTEMS AB

Re: COM port does not work

PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:14 pm
by admin
The only limitation of FlowStone FREE is that you can only have one COM port device at any time.

You say you are using ComRcvStr (Com Port Receive Strings) is it strings that you are receiving or byte data?

There is also a ComRcv for Byte data which is a different module.

I would suggest the you try sending data first as it is easier to setup. Obviously make sure you have the correct: Baud, Stop bits, Data Width, Parity etc.

There is a COM Port example in the Example Schematics you can download called: LynxMotion SSC-32 Servo Controller

Re: COM port does not work

PostPosted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 8:44 am
by ami6
Tested some more

Sending a string works.

ComRcv for Byte data works

ComRcvStr does not work. Testing with a string Hello + CR nothing recived and no events logged.

/Bertil

Re: COM port does not work

PostPosted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 5:19 am
by admin
FYI: we have just made a new COM Port module that does everything in one module (Strings and Hex Data In & Out).

This should solve any issues you had and make it easier to use. Also it means that you will be able to get data in and out in FlowStone FREE as it is a single module :)

This will be in the new update next week!

Re: COM port does not work

PostPosted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:30 pm
by admin
New COM port is now released in FlowStone FREE V1.08 - Download it for free!

Re: COM port does not work

PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:11 am
by sunday
Hi,

I have similar problem but with the new release comport module.
I am using flowstone from my notebook to communicate with a calibrator through com port 1
Using Moxa Uport 1110 USB to RS232 converter to the calibrator's com port
I am able
1. open and close the com port
2. log the activity on com port

but unable to get any feedback
It works fine when using hyperterminal with the same setting and command.
9600 baud
8 data bits
1 stop bit
no parity
Xon/Xoff
Command : "*IDN?"

I try changing to com: 2,3,...20 but can only work with com:1.
Please advice