The exact method really doesn't matter; if at all possible, I'd just like to avoid coding my own C program to do this kind of testing - which is why my primary interest is if it is somehow possible to run such a "full-duplex test" using basic Bash/Linux (i.e. coreutils); (and if not, if there is a ready-made code I can use for something like this).
Linux Serial Loopback Test Program
Download: https://tlniurl.com/2vFEEQ
That question was regarding testing the bandwidth of a serial port in loopback mode, so that you don't have to plug in an actual serial cable. The author (sdaau) put a lot of time into creating a multi-threaded serial bandwidth test program to answer his own question. I then used his simple C program and extended it to be used between two different physical machines connected with a serial cable.
It is necessary to start the "remote" side which will wait for the "initiator" side (the local side) to send a go byte, in which both will proceed to transfer data asynchronously. The program (which sdaau calls writeread.c) spawns 2 threads: one which writes data and the other which reads data. In this way, you are fully utilizing the serial port. You can pass in a datafile as a command-line argument.
but really, all you need is a program that can generate some data, and then verify it was received correctly... you could just aswell transfer some large file and verify it's integrity afterwards...(and if you push data over a serial port and don't have flow control enabled, it's going to be transfered exactly at the rate the port is configured to, or get corrupted, so it's not possible that performance is only degraded)
In order to test whether the problem in your serial network is fixed, you can reproduce the communication between a COM port and a serial app or device. Serial Port Monitor will help you resend the exact same data to the required COM port so that you can review the reaction of your serial software or device.
A loopback test is a diagnostic test in which the signal returns to the transmitter after passing through the communication channel in both directions. Simply put, you can use loopback test to determine whether the device is working right. This test allows sending and receiving data from the same serial port. This method will let you easily pin down a malfunctioning port and node in a serial device network.
For RS-232 loopback test, you need to connect the transmit (TXD) pin to the receive (RXD) pin. In the differential RS-422 and RS-485 communications, you should connect the TXD+ pin to the RXD+ and the TXD- to the RXD-.
If you need to perform a more advanced loopback test which will allow hardware flow control, you should connect the CTS and RTS pins to the DTR and DSR pins in RS-232 port, and CTS+ with to RTS+; CTS- with RTS- in RS-422 and RS-485 ports.
HyperTerminal is a program that allows your PC to function as a computer terminal and connect with other systems remotely. This program lets you interact with remote devices via a standard serial bus (RS-232) or using the telnet protocol.
In my application, I want to test the UART2 and UART3 in loopback mode. I am able to get input from user using debug UART0. But I want to test WITH UART 2 and UART 3. How to test both the UART's IN LOOPBACK mode? Is there any example available in U-BOOT?
Hi Monish,I'm not aware of uart loopback test available in u-boot.There's kernel UART loopback testing for your reference:software-dl.ti.com/.../UART.htmllinux-serial-test:github.com/.../linux-serial-testBest,-Hong
You can also verify if the USB-to-serial converter is working by doing a serial loop back test or echo test. If you are using the breakout board, you can add a jumper between the Tx and Rx to try and echo a character in a terminal program. For more information, try checking out the Hardware Test for the serial basic hookup guide.
To check if your RS232 to RS485 converter (or USB to RS485 converter) is working properly you can make a loop-back test using a terminal program such as AccessPort. This way you can determine if the converter can send and receive characters properly.
First connect the converters. Following is a schematic of how a RS232 to RS485 converter test can be setup. If your computer does not have 2 serial ports you can use a USB to RS485 converter for COM2 instead; or even two USB to RS485 converters instead.
Send and Receive Test Data: This sends data out the transmit line to the loopback plug, which has the transmitand receive pins connected thus sending the data back through the Rx line to Test Terminal, which then displays thereceived data in the terminal window for that port. This test is only testing the Tx and Rx signal lines and nothing else.This test works in either RS-232 or RS-422 modes as both modes have transmit and receive capability. A failure in thistest will essentially prevent the port from working in any manner.
The loopback test tests the modem control (hardware handshaking) signals. It only has meaning in RS-232 modeon serial connector interfaces with full RS-232 signals. If performed under the following conditions, the test will alwaysfail because full modem control signals are not present:
To test if the computer COM port is functioning correctly, you can do a simple loopback test. (In a loopback test, a signal is sent from a device and returned, or looped back, to the device.) For this test, connect a serial cable to the COM port that you want to test. Then short pin 2 and pin 3 of the cable together.
Send data by typing. Everything you type should be echoed back. To send data, some terminal applications, like Serial Monitor, require pressing the Enter key or clicking a Send button. If exactly what you send is echoed back then the board passes the test. This means that the host computer hardware driver, USB cable, and USB to serial converter are all working.
Eurosoft Pc-Check Windows is a powerful and widely-installed Windows-based diagnostic software program that ensures that PCs are reliably tested and validated before they leave the factory, during upgrading and servicing.
Multi User License, for testing more than one PC at a time.Eurosoft Pc-Check Windows is a powerful and widely-installed Windows-based diagnostic software program that ensures that PCs are reliably tested and validated before they leave the factory, during upgrading and servicing.
What's going on: Creating a loop with a paper clip may seem silly, but it's actually a great troubleshooting tool. By looping the transmit and receive pins, you can test serial cable port communication by checking if the serial ports connections transmit and receive valid information. This is called a loopback test and can be used to test rs232 communication.
When you're setting up any kind of communication serial device, you'll probably have to troubleshoot data ports activity at some point. In our work with remote monitoring and control systems, DPS Tech Support reps frequently help our clients use loopback testing to troubleshoot RTUs that aren't reporting alarms correctly. Shorting pins can confirm that your device and its data port are working properly. With that established, you can move on to testing cables, protocols, and other equipment in your system.
Either connect two UART ports to one other with flow control lines,or connect a single UART in external loopback mode(RTS-CTS, RX-TX).Internal loopback mode cannot be used for testing UART, as there is noguarantee that HW flow control will work reliably.
UART signals and pins UART_A SODIMM Colibri board (RS-232) Colibri board (TTL 3.3V) UART_A_RXD 33 X25.L2 X11.10 or X12.10 UART_A_TXD 35 X25.L3 X11.11 or X12.11 UART_A_RTS 27 X25.L7 X11.6 or X12.6 UART_A_CTS 25 X25.L8 X11.5 or X12.5 UART_B SODIMM Colibri board (RS-232) Colibri board (TTL 3.3V) UART_B_RXD 36 X25.U2 X11.16 or X12.16 UART_B_TXD 38 X25.U3 X11.17 or X12.17 UART_C SODIMM Colibri board (RS-232) Colibri board (TTL 3.3V) UART_C_RXD 19 n/a X11.2 or X12.2 UART_C_TXD 21 n/a X11.3 or X12.3Step 4A loopback test will be run from command-line. This will send and receive data from the same serial port to verify if it's working.
After writing to the serial port, you can read from it. Since it's a loopback, you will read what you just wrote and save it to the buffer variable. Also, don't forget to use the standard system call close() to close the device when you're done. To avoid timing problems, use a delay between writing and reading.
Inside device manager look under the Ports (COM & LPT) node and you should see a USB Serial Port (COMx) device, where x is a number like 5. This COMx is the COM port assigned to the FT232H serial UART, and what you should use when connecting to the serial port in the Arduino IDE or with a serial terminal program.
Once any necessary serial port drivers are installed, you're ready to use the FT232H as a USB to serial UART. Let's perform a simple loopback test to confirm you can read and write data with the UART. This test will connect the TX pin to the RX pin so any data sent to serial UART will be immediately received and echoed back to you.
The new device, /dev/tty.usbserial-0000111D, is the FT232H serial UART. You can use this device with a program like screen to open a serial connection. Run the following command in the terminal to open the serial UART: 2ff7e9595c
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