Workspaces
How to create, configure, and manage serial port connections.
What is a Workspace? §
A workspace represents one serial port connection (one RS485 bus). All modules wired to that bus are added inside the workspace.
Creating a Workspace §
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Click Add Workspace
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Nor click the plus icon in the sidebar. -
Enter a name
Give it a recognizable name like "Assembly Line Bus 1" or "Warehouse Sensors".
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Select the serial port
Choose the COM port or device path (e.g.,
COM3,/dev/ttyUSB0). DZVOLT UI auto-discovers available ports.
The poll rate is not set at creation time. Edit the workspace (E) after connecting to change how often DZVOLT UI reads all registers (5 ms – 60 s).
Connecting & Disconnecting §
Click Connect on a workspace to open the serial port and start polling. Click Disconnect to stop.
Only one application can use a serial port at a time. If the port is busy, disconnect it from other software first.
Poll Interval §
The poll interval controls how often DZVOLT UI reads all registers from every module on the bus. Considerations:
- 5 ms — high-speed sensing, but heavy CPU/serial load
- 100–500 ms — good balance for most applications
- 1–60 s — slow-changing signals, minimal load
Each workspace has its own poll interval. Set faster polling for critical buses and slower for background monitoring.
Deleting a Workspace §
Click the Delete Workspace button (trash icon) in the toolbar or press Del. A confirmation dialog appears — click Delete to confirm. This action cannot be undone.