# Create a serial connection between a manual device

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-a-serial-connection-between-a-manual-device/61405>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [June 30, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-a-serial-connection-between-a-manual-device/61405 "2022-06-30T17:48:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 30, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/create-a-serial-connection-between-a-manual-device/61405/1 "2022-06-30T17:48:32Z")

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I am trying to receive data from a machine using the RS-232 port. And I have to be listening for data constantly as the operator may send the data at any time. I am trying to use the serial connector instrument, but all I was able to do was open the connection, but beyond that there was nothing else that it did. Any ideas on how I should proceed.