TextOut Driver
The TextOut driver allows a North device to send simple text commands to connected third-party equipment. The connection can be made of RS232 or TCP/IP. The driver can send a range of predefined text strings, which can be triggered in a variety of ways. Available for Commander and ObSys.
Driver documentation
The extract below from the North documentation shows compatible equipment, available values, and prerequisites.
Download the full document: TextOut Driver Manual (PDF, 15 pages).
Technical summary
| Driver version | TextOut v3.0 |
|---|---|
| Physical connection | RS232, IP |
| Interface licence | Required Starting the TextOut driver requires an interface licence. |
| Available on Commander | Factory installed Firmware updates available via cloud update and included with ObSys engineering software. |
| Available on ObSys |
Software
ObSys engineering software
ObSys Setup provides a complete toolkit for configuring the TextOut driver, including firmware updates, drivers, and documentation.
ObSys released July 2026 (130 MB)
Download ObSys Setup
Version history
Build 2019.01.17
Added a heartbeat confirmation frame to the RS232 serial connection routine.
Resolved a message queue resource leak that could cause services to stop completely, requiring a reboot to restore operation.
Getting help
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