FAQ ITEMs:

SeaCOM serial cards ARE standard com ports on Windows systems.

Can I use my SeaCOM card with TestPoint?

Yes, it is very easy to use any SeaCOM RS-232 or RS-422 card with TestPoint.  Install the card as per the directions in SeaCOM.hlp or your manual, and use the device manager to find out what port(s) the card is installed as.  In TestPoint, drag a "COM" icon into your program.  Change the "COM #" box to the right number, and all other parameters can be left on default. Please see the SeaCOMEcho.tst example program for a simple example of piping a SeaCOM port to a Text Display object. 

Can I use my SeaCOM card with ThinkAndDo?

Install the card as per the directions in SeaCOM.hlp or your manual, and use the device manager to find out what port(s) the card is installed as.  Following the instructions in section 6-2 of the manual, you must first install the "serial driver."  The serial driver refers to the specific ThinkAndDo capability, not the SeaCOM driver that creates the actual port for Windows.  Then select the "Serial Driver" graphic, and choose "Add Device."  Change the Serial Port dialog box to the correct number of your SeaCOM port.  

Can I use my SeaCOM card with Labview?

Install the card as per the directions in SeaCOM.hlp or your manual, and use the device manager to find out what port(s) the card is installed as.  Choose "Add serial port" function and Change the "COM#" to your SeaCOM port.

Can I use my SeaCOM card with Steeplechase?

Install the ISA card as per the directions in SeaCOM.hlp or your manual, and use the device manager to find out what port(s) the card is installed as.  (PCI cards and USB SeaCOM devices are not supported at this time.)  After opening VLC 5.0, select Drivers.  You must type in your port in the format "Com5".  Choose "Edit Device."  Set the "Driver Type" pull down menu to "RS-232 Serial Interface."  Enter the Configure menu and make the appropriate settings for your application.  Compiling your application will catch any errors in the settings.