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Version: 8.1

system.serial.sendBreak

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Sends a break signal for approximately millis milliseconds.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.serial.sendBreak(port, millis)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringportThe name of the serial port, e.g., "COM1" or "dev/ttyS0".
IntegermillisApproximate length of break signal, in milliseconds.

Returns​

Nothing

Scope​

Gateway, Vision Client, Perspective Session

Code Examples​

Code Snippet

# This example will send a break signal to a port called "COM1" for 10000 milliseconds.
port = "COM1"
millis = 10000
 
system.serial.sendBreak(port,millis)