Overview

The Ignition Serial Support Module by Inductive Automation enhances the Ignition platform by adding serial communication support and system.serial functions to Python scripts. This module allows users to open, read from, write to, and close serial ports, making it an essential tool for integrating serial devices into industrial automation systems. The module is available in two variants: the Serial Support Client module and the Serial Support Gateway module, each providing similar functionality but at different scopes.

Features

• Serial Communication Support: Enables serial communication within Ignition, allowing interaction with serial devices.
• system.serial Functions: Provides Python functions to open, read from, write to, and close serial ports.
• Multiple Scopes: Available in two variants:
  • Serial Support Client Module: Allows system.serial functions to be accessed from client-based scripts and connects to serial devices plugged into the client computer.
  • Serial Support Gateway Module: Allows system.serial functions to be accessed from gateway-based scripts and connects to serial devices plugged into the Gateway server.
• Ease of Use: Simplifies the process of integrating serial devices into Ignition projects, enhancing flexibility and functionality.