system.serial.openSerialPort
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description
Opens a previously configured serial port for use. Will throw an exception if the serial port cannot be opened.
Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax
system.serial.openSerialPort(port)
Parameters
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | port | The name of the serial port, e.g., "COM1" or "dev/ttyS0". |
Returns
Nothing
Scope
All
Code Examples
Example #1
# Assuming "COM1" has already been configured with system.serial.configureSerialPort, this would open the port
system.serial.openSerialPort("COM1")