How do I communicate to a Galaxy display using serial communications when the computer does not have a serial port?
Potential Symptoms
- Does a computer need to have a physical com port to use serial communication?
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How do I connect a RS-232 to RS-422 signal converter or black j-box to a computer if it doesn't have a serial port.
Environment
- Product Family: Message Displays
- Product: Galaxy
- Component: Serial Communication (Serial Radio, RS-232, RS-422)
- Control System:
Resolution
- A computer can utilize a USB to serial adapter as an acceptable substitute if a COM port is not available on the computer.
- Install a USB to serial adapter.
- Configure Venus 1500 to use the correct COM port.
KB ID: DD2072698
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