Serial Communications
The Instrument Interface Module is perfect for serial devices – such as analyzers, measurement gauges, barcode readers and many more – where values are sent when the operator presses the send button or a request is sent to the device to read the values.
Parsing boxes define the values to be extracted from a serial device and converted to numeric values. Each parsing box finds the label configured for it, extracts and converts the value associated with the label.
The serial support built into the Instrument Interface Module includes polling the device for new data, receiving unsolicited data from the device, or requesting the new data from the device based on an event in Ignition.
It gracefully handles timeouts and other communication issues that are common with serial communications and also includes the flexibility of controlling every byte sent or received using script.
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Windows XP, Vista, 7
Ubuntu Linux 8.04 or later
Other Java 6+ enabled OSes*
Java SE 6+ (client)
Dual-Core Processor (32 or 64 bit)
4GB RAM
10GB free HD space
(requirements vary by usage)*Ignition is compatible with any Java 6+ enabled operating system. Full support is only offered for listed operating systems.