Serial Device Detection
Many different kinds of serial devices may be connected to the Raven field computer. Some devices may be automatically detected by the field computer software, but some devices may need to be detected or redetected to function correctly.
Detect a Serial Device
To access serial port information:
- Select Settings on the bottom left of the Home screen. The Settings Menu will open.
- Select Serial Port on the Settings menu. The Serial Ports - Port A window will open.
Note: Information for the Serial Port such as Baud Rate, Stop Bits, Parity, TX, and RX will display.
- If needed, select Detect Device to update the information.
- To access information on other serial ports, select the desired Port from the left side of the window.
- Select Accept to save the displayed settings and return to the Settings menu.
Redetect a Serial Device
To redetect serial devices connected to the system:
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Select the Settings icon on the bottom right of the screen. The Settings Menu will open.
- Locate and select the Serial Devices module. The Serial Devices tab will display.
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Select the Redetect icon. A prompt will open.
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Select whether to reset manually or user configured serial device communication settings before resetting and detecting connected serial devices and select Yes to restart the communication ports.
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Allow the ROS device to scan the serial ports for connected devices. When complete, the Serial Devices tab will display.
Last Revised: Nov 2023
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