How to Use HyperTerminal Private Edition for Serial Communication
HyperTerminal Private Edition is a software program that allows you to connect to various devices and systems using serial ports, TCP/IP networks, dial-up modems, and SSH protocols. It can be used for troubleshooting, testing, configuration, and data transfer purposes. In this article, we will show you how to use HyperTerminal Private Edition for serial communication with a device or another computer.
What You Need
To use HyperTerminal Private Edition for serial communication, you will need the following:
- A computer running Windows 7 or later with HyperTerminal Private Edition installed. You can download a free trial version from here or purchase a full version from here.
- A serial cable that matches the port type and pinout of your device or computer. For example, if you want to connect to a device with a 9-pin RS-232 port, you will need a 9-pin serial cable. If you want to connect to another computer with a 25-pin RS-232 port, you will need a 25-pin serial cable or an adapter.
- A serial port on your computer or a USB-to-serial adapter if your computer does not have one. You can check the availability and settings of your serial ports in the Device Manager under Ports (COM & LPT).
How to Set Up HyperTerminal Private Edition
Once you have installed HyperTerminal Private Edition and connected your serial cable, you can follow these steps to set up the program for serial communication:
- Launch HyperTerminal Private Edition from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
- Enter a name for your connection and click OK. You can also choose an icon for your connection if you want.
- Select your serial port from the Connect Using drop-down list and click OK. For example, if your serial port is COM1, select COM1.
- Configure the port settings according to the specifications of your device or computer. You can use the default settings of 9600 baud rate, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control if you are not sure. Click OK when you are done.
- You should see a blank terminal window with a blinking cursor. This means you are ready to communicate with your device or computer using serial commands.
How to Use HyperTerminal Private Edition for Serial Communication
Once you have set up HyperTerminal Private Edition for serial communication, you can use it to send and receive data from your device or computer. Here are some tips on how to use the program effectively:
- To send data, simply type it in the terminal window and press Enter. You should see the data echoed back on the screen if your device or computer is configured to do so.
- To receive data, simply wait for it to appear on the screen. You can also use the Capture Text feature to save the received data to a file for later analysis. To do this, go to Transfer > Capture Text and choose a file name and location. Click Start to begin capturing and Stop to end it.
- To change the appearance and behavior of the terminal window, go to File > Properties and explore the various tabs and options. For example, you can change the font size and color, enable line wrapping and local echo, adjust the scrollback buffer size, and more.
- To troubleshoot any issues with your serial communication, go to View > Status Bar and check the status indicators at the bottom of the window. They will show you information such as signal strength, carrier detect, ring indicator, data set ready, clear to send, request to send, and more.
Conclusion
HyperTerminal Private Edition is a powerful and versatile tool that can help you communicate with various devices and systems using serial ports. It is easy to set up and use, and it offers many features and options to customize your experience. Whether you need it for debugging, testing, configuration, or data transfer purposes, HyperTerminal Private Edition can