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