Serial Port Platform Service (platSerialQnx-SerialPortPlatformServiceQnx)

This component is the remote platform’s interface to its serial port configuration. This service is found under the running station’sPlatformServices container as the SerialPortService. It allows for the review of available serial ports on the host platform.

Figure 1. Platform Service Properties

To access this view expand the running station, Config > Services > PlatformServices and double-click SerialPortService.

PropertiesValueDescription
Platform Service Descriptionread-onlyReports the type of communication.
Ownerread-only
Reports the driver network or function currently associated with that COM port, for example, NrioNetwork, dialup, none, ModbusAsyncNetwork, or dbgjmpr (latter indicated for COM1 when the serial shell jumper is installed on the controller).
Os Port Nameread-only
Reports how the port is known to the QNX OS and associated low-level drivers.
Port Indexread-only
Configures the unique serial port index number, starting with 1 for COM1.
Module Positionread-only
Reports a number that indicates the position of the module in relationship to the controller.
Vendorread-only
Always displays Tridium.
Productread-only
Reports product details.
Enable Port Reset on Errortrue (default) or false
Controls when to reset the port.

true resets the port after any error.