Serial Port Software: How to Connect, Monitor, and Control Devices

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HW VSP is a software driver that adds a virtual serial port (e.g. COM5) to the operating system and redirects the data from this port via a TCP/IP network to another hardware interface, which is specified by its IP address and port number. HW VSP3 support even NT Services and 64 bit Windows 8 .

HW Virtual Serial Driver is intended primarily for devices produced by HW group, although it can be used for free as a universal driver that creates a virtual remote serial port, which redirects data to a predefined TCP/IP address and port.

In special applications (e.g. involving GPRS devices), the PC with the HW VSP driver can be set to operate in TCP Server mode, enabling the remote device to initialize the connection by sending any data to the remote port. Upon receiving RS-232 data, the converter establishes a connection with the PC and passes the data to the virtual COM port. Therefore, the scenario very closely resembles behavior of a real serial port.

When using HW VSP together with recommended devices produced by HW group, it is possible to change connection speed, parity, and other communication parameters (as well as to control any digital outputs and inputs) remotely on the fly via the RFC-2217 protocol, thus achieving a true remote serial port behavior.

Ability to run as a service has been the main reason for developing the new version. Running HW VSP as a standalone application requires starting it under a logged-in user and therefore prevents autonomous operation on Windows servers. (At this time, HW VSP fully supports Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2003 Server. Support for Windows 2008 Server is being tested.) In this mode, HW VSP consists of a client-side part (setup GUI) and a server-side part (the service itself). Parameters of a VSP running on a remote server can be easily changed from a local PC. However, in order to improve stability, only one user may access the service and change virtual port parameters at a time. Furthermore, since service administration requires administrator privileges, securing a VSP against misuse is as simple as not installing the client-side part.

Note: From the user point of view, using HW VSP in service mode has many advantages. However, on Windows XP SP2/Vista/2003 Server, it is necessary to manually configure the firewall to enable the appropriate communication ports or the entire application (by default Program Files\HW group\HW VSP3s\HW_VSP3s_srv.exe for the single-port version and Program Files\HW group\HW VSP3\HW_VSP3_srv.exe for the multi-port one). Firewall dialog control is currently under development.

In the previous version, HW VSP was fully transparent to the client software and did not restrict the communication flow in any way. Hence, the client SW had to send the data to the serial port using a defined communication speed, or use flow control (handshake). Otherwise, data were sent to the Ethernet / Internet with the maximum speed possible, often in the 10 Mbps range. When the buffers in VSP filled up, data started to be thrown away. Now, it is possible to enable the Strict Baudrate Emulation option in the Settings tab to ensure that VSP communicates with the client SW using the speed that is currently selected for the port.

The option allows to clear Ethernet receive and transmit buffers when the port is opened. This ensures that the client application does not receive any previously received data (e.g. sent in a previous session) that could cause problems.

This function allows connecting VSP to the port previously created and opened by the client application. This function is useful for servers, where it eliminates the need to close the corresponding virtual port before restarting server or the VSP service.

With the introduction of the multi-port version, VSP configuration is now stored in an INI file instead of the system registry. Therefore, configuration can be easily backed up or restored to another PC or server simply by copying the file and restarting the service. The INI file contains a complete VSP configuration, enabling the user to create a custom graphical interface to generate the INI file. Upon restarting the service, the INI file is loaded and the port parameters are changed - no need to study the complexities of controlling services. WC VSP for WirelesCOM is an example of such a customized application.

HW VSP 3 now fully supports the Windows 8. UAC (user switching) support is also fully functional now, including functionality in a domain. When HW VSP is run as a service, all users can control it.

HW VSP 3 is freeware; you can download it free of charge HERE. The software is available in a single-port and multi-port version (development is in the final stage now). Installation is straightforward, except for Windows Vista, where it is necessary to allow the installer to elevate its privileges.

Note: When installing HW VSP in Client/Server mode or using it in the Server mode on Windows XP SP2/Vista/2003 Server, it is necessary to manually configure the firewall to enable the appropriate communication ports or the entire service (by default Program Files\HW group\HW VSP3s\HW_VSP3s_srv.exe for the single-port version and Program Files\HW group\HW VSP3\HW_VSP3_srv.exe for the multi-port version). Firewall dialog control is currently under development.

It will boost the speed to design, development, debug and test hardware-software applications, client-server applications, as well as internet applications, such as relay boards, Electronic Total Station, Global Positioning System, chemical and medical analysis instruments, DMX devices and SMTP protocol etc.

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The CP210x Manufacturing DLL and Runtime DLL have been updated and must be used with v 6.0 and later of the CP210x Windows VCP Driver. Application Note Software downloads affected are AN144SW.zip, AN205SW.zip and AN223SW.zip. If you are using a 5.x driver and need support you can download Legacy OS Software.

Serial Port Emulator is the software used for Windows COM port emulation with our Serial Device Servers. This utility is operated in Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, Windows server 2003, and Windows Vista.

Serialport-bridge is a computer program which gives javascript applications running in your web browser the ability to access and control USB/Serial devices connected to your computer. This software was developed by IO Rodeo in order to enable the distribution of application software as simple web pages. Before you can run one of IO Rodeo's web pages based programs you will need to download and install the Serialport-bridge program.

There are two binary versions of serialport-bridge available for MS Windows - an NSIS installer and a stand alone binary. The NSIS installer is a typical windows installation program which will place the serialport-bridge application in your computer's "Programs Menu", add (optional) short cuts on your computer's Desktop, etc. The stand-alone binary version, on the other hand, requires no installation. In this case you download a single .exe file which you simply double click to run the application.

The Serialport-bridge program primarily runs in the backgroud and provides a "bridge" so that javascript applications running in your web browser can access and control the USB/Serial port on your computer. In general there isn't much more to do once the Serialport-bridge program has been started. Leave it running in the background as long as you want to enable web page application to access your computer's USB/Serial ports. It does however provide useful information on several tabs which can be helpful for setup and diagnostics.

Connection StatusShows whether the Serialport-bridge is currently connected to one of the USB/Serial devices on the computer. Note, the Serialport-bridge application can only be connected to one device at a time and it is the external application running in the web browser which establishes this connection. The following information is provided regarding the connection status

Serial-based communication is used almost everywhere to access and control devices. Equipment ranging from POS bar code scanners, to medical equipment, to surveillance cameras, to RFID readers typically use COM Port-based application control software.

Conversely, data sent from the networked equipment to the serial port of the device server is transmitted back to the application software on the PC via Ethernet. Com Port Redirector receives the data and presents it to the control application as if it came from a COM port via a local serial connection.

The fourth generation of Com Port Redirector has been completely redesigned. It extends remote device management and control via Ethernet to a wider range of applications, such as those that are extremely timing sensitive or require complete serial line control. CPR v4 simplifies the process of creating and mapping virtual COM ports, while increasing the number of virtual COM ports that can be created to 255. All can be used simultaneously by the applications software. Designed with OEM customers in mind, CPR v4 is easily integrated into applications and includes built-in monitoring and diagnostics to simplify troubleshooting. 2ff7e9595c