Serialtest RS-232

See datasheet too [Attachments tab].

Serialtest is a PC-based analyzer for passively monitoring or actively testing serial asynchronous (async) communication circuits and networked equipment, at speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. 

The product offers an economical solution for developing, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting equipment, circuits and software applications on serial data communication networks. 

Serialtest will help you quickly and easily find and fix even the most obscure problems and save countless hours of troubleshooting time. It is portable and easy-to-use with power and flexibility. No matter what the industry, Serialtest is an indispensable troubleshooting tool.

Typical test application areas include utility meter reading, railroad signal and switch monitoring, PC-based control, lottery and gaming, credit authorization, and the Internet.

Once you’ve used Serialtest, you will never want to work on another serial communication problem without it. 

Uses Frontline's Portable and Easy-to-Use ComProbe II

• Works with async RS-232 ComProbe II (depicted above)* 

• Easy connectivity via USB – simply plugs into USB ports

• No further need for PCMCIA cards (much easier configuration of Serialtest software)

• Three easy ways to tap in to RS-232 communication networks **

• Supports many non-standard baud rates up to 921.6 Kbps

Troubleshoot Serial Data Communications Live

• High-speed, Middle-speed and Low-speed real-time data and control signals analysis

• Captures all data and all control signals

• Time stamp resolution up to 100 nanoseconds

• Automatically calculates delta times and effective data rates

• Built-in decoders for Modbus RTU & ASCII, Async PPP, SLIP and TCP/IP, Saia-Burgess S-Bus

• View captured data, control signals and error conditions live in real-time

• Frame Display: Drills down the entire protocol stack as well as shows any Errors in finest detail

• Display Filters and Detailed decodes for rapid and easy analysis

• Errors are highlighted in red to quickly spot problems

• Create your own decoders with easy to use DecoderScript™ language

Trusted Worldwide by:

• Field Engineers

• Software & Hardware Product Developers

• Network Integrators

• Network Administrators

• Network Troubleshooters

The enhanced Serialtest protocol analyzer software enables shorter and less costly development intervals for data communication equipment and applications, faster and more efficient network installations, and improved mean-time-to-repair following equipment and network outages.

Write Custom Decodes Using the DecoderScript™ Language

Build your own custom decodes for proprietary protocols and extensions to existing protocol decoders using DecoderScript™, Frontline's intuitive, high-level scripting language. Our DecoderScript Manual is a comprehensive guide to using the DecoderScript language and includes many examples of writing custom decoders.

Intuitive Data Displays (survey)

• Live Breakout Box shows captured control signal transitions

• Event Display and Frame Display windows provide live data analysis

• View detailed frame/packet information in multiple side by side windows

Quick & Easy Troubleshooting

• Filter on specific packet fields including node addresses and frame types

• Search by timestamp, control signals, packet errors, and data patterns

• Save unlimited configurations

Transmit Capabilities

• Transmit strings or files once, multiple times, or continuously to detect errors

• Insert delays by millisecond, second, or minute increments

• Set control leads on or off

THE FRONTLINE EDGE

Trusted Expertise and Unequaled Protocol Analysis Experience

Frontline^® is a proven leader in the protocol analyzer industry. Since 1985, Frontline has developed a host of technology sniffing tools and shipped over 40,000 units around the globe. Serialtest is the foundation of a growing family of Frontline protocol analyzers, each of which incorporates a time-tested user interface and the DecoderScript™ decoder scripting language.

Outstanding Technical Support of Frontline & AXONNET

Whether you need help using a basic product feature, want an explanation of the protocol stack, or have a question on using DecoderScript to write your custom decodes, you can be assured of a friendly, thorough, and timely response. 

AXONNET responses all first level requests and elevates all other possibly more complex issues to the proper address and response of the vendor himself.

* Note: Async RS-422/485 ComProbe available within Serialtest RS-422/485

** Note: Serialtest RS-422/485 supports 2-wire and 4-wire RS-422/485 networks

*** Note: Also the analysis of RS-449 and RS-530 is possible using extra hardware

Follow-up

See the specifications tab for more information about system requirements. 

To learn more about debugging serial communications, you may download a demo. 

Ask us any pre-sale support questions regarding your measuring needs, protocols and your technical environment. 

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