

For more background and best practices when using RS-232, see our previous article about RS-232 best practices. While our examples will be focused on the Mira Connect control system, the steps for troubleshooting RS-232 connections are helpful in all applications, whether you are using another control system or simply connecting a computer to a device over RS-232.

In this article, we’ll provide detailed steps for troubleshooting RS-232 connections, including how to use commonly available terminal programs for sending text-based or hex commands to devices. Many audio-visual devices only have an RS-232 interface for integrating with a control system.
