Introducing PortController
PortController by Scientific Component

Simplify RS-232 serial port communications in any Visual Basic, Visual C++, or Delphi project with PortController ActiveX.

PortController ActiveX is a powerful control that takes only seconds to set up and gives you full control over your serial port with just a few lines of code. With PortController ActiveX, you can communicate with laboratory instruments, navigational devices, medical equipment, and more in minutes.

Looking for a .NET serial port component? Try PortController.NET.

PortController ActiveX:

  • Works with all types of serial ports, including USB adaptors, Bluetooth, IR, or any virtual port
  • Can control an unlimited number of ports simultaneously, from COM1 to COM9999
  • Performs multithreaded reads and writes with one simple function call
  • Lets you set baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits parameters
  • Gives you full control of status line and handshaking states
  • Notifies your application when data arrives or events occur on the port
  • Supports reading and writing of binary data
  • Works with Windows 2000/XP and Windows 98/ME
  • Comes with 12 example applications (Visual Basic, Visual C++, and Delphi)
  • Can be redistributed to your customers royalty-free as part of your application

PortController ActiveX comes with a 60 day money back guarantee and unlimited technical support by phone and email. PortController ActiveX C++ source code is also available for purchase.

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Downloadable Evaluation Version

You may download the free, fully functional 30 day trial here.

Pricing and licensing

All PortController ActiveX licenses entitle you to redistribute PortController ActiveX royalty-free as part of an application. All versions come with a 60 day money back guarantee and unlimited technical support by phone and email.

  • A single developer license sells for $299 and entitles you to install PortController ActiveX on one development computer (and a build computer, if one exists.)
  • A site license sells for $849 and entitles you to install PortController ActiveX on an unlimited number of development computers at one physical location (that is, in one building or at one campus).
  • A site license with source code sells for $1195 and entitles you to install PortController ActiveX on an unlimited number of development computers at one physical location. It also entitles you to modify the PortController ActiveX C++ source code and to redistribute it as part of an application. You may not, however, distribute a modified version of PortController ActiveX as source code, a library, or a component.

Questions?

Have questions about using PortController ActiveX in your project? Call our sales and support staff toll-free at 1-800-840-5991 (+1 267.448.4929 from outside the U.S. and Canada) or email us at sales@scientificcomponent.com or support@scientificcomponent.com.

Related Links:
PortController.NET
PortController ActiveX documentation
Why use PortController ActiveX instead of writing your own?

 

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