system.serial.readBytesAsString
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description​
Read numberOfBytes bytes from a serial port and convert them to a String. If a specific encoding is needed to match the source of the data, use system.serial.readBytes and use the desired encoding to decode the byte array returned.
Client Permission Restrictions​
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax​
system.serial.readBytesAsString(port, numberOfBytes [, timeout])
Parameters​
| Type | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| String | port | The previously configured serial port to use. |
| int | numberOfBytes | The number of bytes to read. |
| int | timeout | Maximum amount of time, in milliseconds, to block before returning. Default is 5000. [optional] |
Returns​
String - A String created from the bytes read.
Scope​
All