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Serial Port Monitor

by Electronic Team · Since 2018
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Quick facts
VendorElectronic Team
Year launched2018
StatusActive
Location11890 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 111, Reston, VA, United States, Virginia
Countries servedGlobal
Languages10
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trialYES
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About Serial Port Monitor

Serial Port Monitor is a monitoring software from Electronic Team that focuses on serial communication analysis. It provides features such as data logging, real-time monitoring, and traffic analysis so users can efficiently troubleshoot and manage serial port communication. The software allows for capturing and analyzing data from serial ports, offering an intuitive user interface to visualize the information. Additionally, it supports exporting captured data to various formats for further use. Key capabilities: data logging real-time monitoring traffic analysis data export protocol support Best for: developers and engineers that need to monitor and analyze serial communications for troubleshooting and improvement purposes.

Serial Port Monitor (SPM) by Electronic Team is a well-crafted, powerful solution tailored for professionals who need to analyze, debug, and log data transmitted over serial (COM) ports. It stands out in a niche space not often addressed by mainstream data extraction tools, yet plays a critical role in environments where serial communication is integral—such as hardware testing, embedded system development, and industrial automation. One of the major strengths of SPM is its user-friendly interface that requires no programming experience. Users can quickly set up a session by selecting a COM port and choosing from five unique data viewing modes—Table, Line, Dump, Terminal, and Modbus—each offering a different lens for examining communication. This multi-view system not only supports various workflows but also makes it easy for users to visually interpret and act on the data being transmitted. Functionally, SPM is robust and versatile. A standout feature is its ability to monitor serial ports already in use by another application—an invaluable tool for developers and technicians working in live production environments where interfering with a process is not an option.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Wide Data Compatibility: Capable of handling various data formats, including special characters.
  • +Passive Monitoring: Captures full serial port activity—including control signals—without taking control of the port.
  • +Reverse Engineering Aid: Useful for analyzing legacy hardware and developing modern drivers.
  • +Replay Capability: Allows capturing and replaying data streams for efficient debugging.
  • +User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive UI—especially helpful for first-time users.
  • +High Reliability: Described as stable and trustworthy across different systems, including Windows 11.
What users flag
  • Windows-Only: Limited to the Windows operating system, excluding users on macOS or Linux.
  • Niche Application: Primarily serves serial communication debugging, not general data extraction from other sources (like web or databases).
  • On-Premise Deployment: Requires local installation and maintenance, unlike cloud-based solutions.

Features

Key features

Monitor Ports Already in Use
Can sniff data from a COM port even if another application is actively using it, preventing interference.
Multiple Port Monitoring in One Session
Allows simultaneous monitoring of several COM ports within a single session, streamlining analysis of complex systems.
Five Data Viewing Modes
Offers diverse visualizers (table, line, dump, terminal, Modbus) to display monitoring data, catering to different analysis needs.
Modbus RTU and ASCII Sniffing
Specifically parses and displays Modbus protocol data, crucial for industrial automation and control systems.
Session Playback and Comparison
Provides unique features to re-send captured data back to a serial interface and automatically highlight differences between monitoring sessions.
Emulate Data Sending
Allows users to send commands to a monitored port as if from another application, enabling direct testing of device reactions.

Additional features

Track and Analyze COM Port Activity
Reads and records serial data on your computer's serial ports.
Logs COM Port Data
Records serial communication data for later analysis.
Sniffs Data from Used Ports
Can connect to and capture data from COM ports already in use by other applications.
Real-time Data Capture
Captures data in real-time to identify and prevent communication problems.
Records IOCTLs
Logs serial input/output control codes (IOCTLs) with full details.
Save/Copy Monitoring Data
Forwards data to a specified file or copies to the clipboard.
Save/Load Monitoring Sessions
Allows saving and loading entire monitoring sessions for future reference.
Monitor Multiple Ports in One Session
Tracks communication from several COM interfaces concurrently.
Five Data Visualizers
Displays data in table, line, dump, terminal, and Modbus views.
IPR Filters
Applies filters to track only specific communication events.
Emulate Sending Data to Port
Sends commands to a monitored port as if from a monitored application.
Supports Various Data Formats for Emulation
Sends data in string, binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal, or mixed formats.
Sniffs Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII
Parses and displays data communicating via Modbus protocols.
Session Playback Feature
Sends received data back to the serial interface for verification.
Session Comparison
Automatically displays differences between two monitoring sessions.
Start/Stop Monitoring Opened Port
Can start/stop monitoring a serial port already opened by another application (Professional/Company Edition only).
Windows 10/11/Server Compatibility
Fully compatible with various Windows operating systems (both x32 and x64).
Digitally Signed
Software and internal drivers are digitally signed.
Unlimited Simultaneous Port Monitoring
Can monitor any number of serial ports simultaneously.
Supports All COM-Port Types
Compatible with standard on-board, extension board, virtual, Bluetooth, and USB to SERIAL COM ports.
Data Transmission Monitoring and Logging
Monitors and logs the flow of data.
Advanced Send Dialog
Allows sending various data types, applying aliases, sending files, looping functions/commands, and changing serial port parameters on-the-fly (Professional/Company Edition only).
Incoming and Outgoing Data Stream Logging
Logs both incoming and outgoing data.
File Redirection Options
Redirected files can be split or limited by user-defined size.
Export Raw Data to File (Terminal View)
Allows exporting raw data in Terminal view.
Monitoring Session Exporting
Exports sessions to HTML, ASCII text, UNICODE text, and Excel CSV.
Automatic Redirection to File
Automatically appends all monitored data to a file in real-time.
Full Duplex Mode
Supports full duplex communication monitoring.
Control Lines Status Visualization
Visualizes the status of control lines.
Unique Stream Filtering Tools with Presets
Offers advanced filtering options with predefined settings.
All Baud Rates Supported
Compatible with all standard and non-standard baud rates.
Serial Port Monitor ActiveX
Available as a component for embedding into other products.

Pricing

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Monthly plans

Standard

USD 59

Pro

USD 99

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
10
Interface languages
19
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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