Serial Analyzer is a tool for monitoring bi-directional serial data traffic on a Macintosh. It requires two serial ports and an adapter board. I have a schematic and PCB layout for a adapter board for standard RS-232 communications. If you need RS-485 or some other protocol you need to design and build your own adapter board. The schematic and layout of the RS-232 adapter board are available in Capilano Computing’s DesignWorks and Osmond format. Since Serial Analyzer is a 100% software solution, best results are had with:

1) A fast computer...

2) ...with no other software running.

3) Dashboard disabled (not necessary, but allows for higher character rates).

4) With the High speed option checkbox checked.

The adapter board has two serial port connectors at the top for Serial Analyzer monitoring; the connector at the right is the DTE connector and the remaining connectors are DCE, Swapped DCE, and Apple Mini-DIN.

Serial Analyzer

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