INTEG Process Group, Inc. JNIOR Software Serial Control

The Serial Control function for the JNIOR is a software application that runs on the JNIOR and allows the user to interact with the JNIOR I/O via the serial port. The user can control the relay outputs (on, off, pulse) and receive the status of the digital inputs (on, off) and counters via the serial port. Utilization of all other features of the JNIOR must be implemented via the Ethernet port. You can interact with the JNIOR I/O via both the serial port and the Ethernet port at the same time. The Serial Control function can be used in applications where the user’s external device cannot communicate over the Ethernet, but can communicate via an RS232 port. The user’s device must be able to utilize the command structure for the JNIOR defined in the Serial Control manual. Utilization of the serial port can be used in conjunction with another application utilizing the Ethernet port. Both connections can control the outputs and receive notification of a change in I/O status. The Serial Control software is pre-installed on all JNIORs. A back-up copy is provided on the JNIOR CD. To activate the software so that it runs on boot up, please launch the main JNIOR web page, go to the Applications tab and check the Serial Control box. When finished, click the Save button and you will be asked if you want to reboot the JNIOR now. Please click “Yes” (if you are ready) and the JNIOR will reboot. After the reboot, the Serial Control software will be running. Once the Serial Control program is running, it will be ready to accept clients on the auxiliary serial port. The default setting for the serial port is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and flow control set to none. What this means is that the serial device connected to the JNIOR serial port must work with the above serial settings otherwise you will have to change the settings on either the JNIOR or your device. The Registry Editor tab on the JNIOR Main Web page can be used to change any settings for the Serial Control software program. After you enable the Serial Control program and it is running after a reboot, the default settings are displayed in the Registry Editor.