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Web Serial

Web Serial

Configure Rinho devices directly from the browser, without installing additional software.

Open Web Serial → 

Requires Chrome, Edge or Opera. Safari and Firefox do not support Web Serial API.


Requirements

  • Compatible browser (Chrome 89+, Edge 89+, Opera 75+)
  • CP210x driver installed (download)
  • USB cable with data (not charging only)

Device Connection

1. Connect the hardware

Connect the Rinho device to your computer’s USB port.

2. Open Web Serial

Go to webserial.rinho.com.ar 

3. Select port

  1. Click on Connect
  2. Select the port (appears as “CP210x USB to UART” or similar)
  3. Choose the speed:
DeviceSpeed
Zero IoT115200
Spider IoT115200
Smart IoT115200
Legacy models19200

If no port appears, verify that the driver is installed and no other application is using the port (close Rinho Serial Terminal if it’s open).


Send Commands

Individual command

Type the command in the bottom field and press Enter or click Send.

>QVR<

The system accepts the command with or without the delimiters > and <.

Quick queries

Use predefined buttons for frequent queries:

ButtonCommandWhat it queries
QVR>QVR<Firmware version
QIO>QIO<Input/output status
QCQ>QCQ<General configuration
QBU>QBU<Buffer status
QDL>QDL<Datalog data

Debug mode

For advanced diagnostics, activate debug mode:

ButtonLevelShows
SDB0DisabledResponses only
SDB1Basic+ GPS messages
SDB2Medium+ Cellular messages

Use ESC to exit any special mode.


Send Scripts

You can send multiple commands from a text file.

Create the file

Create a .txt file with one command per line:

// Basic Spider IoT configuration for Argentina // Lines with // are comments >SID123456< >SCXAPNinternet.ctimovil.com.ar,,< >SIP0"tracking.miempresa.com",5000<

Load and send

  1. Click on the file button (📄)
  2. Select your script
  3. Commands are sent automatically with pause between each one

Wait for each command’s response before the next one is sent.


Display Options

OptionFunction
TimeShows timestamp on each message
TypeIndicates if it’s TX (sent) or RX (received)
AutoWrapWraps long lines to screen width
ACKAdds automatic checksum when sending

Essential Commands

Identification

>QVR< >RVR RINHO SPIDER IOT v1.9.16 u1024 BG96 L76K 2025-11-15;ID=123456;*1A<
>QID< >RID974862;ID=974862;*2C<

I/O Status

>QIO< >RIO;IGN1;IN1111110;XP010;V127;VBU420;ID=1234;*55<

Interpretation:

  • IGN1 → Ignition on
  • IN1111110 → Input IN0 active (to GND)
  • XP010 → Output XP1 activated
  • V127 → Main battery 12.7V
  • VBU420 → Backup battery 4.20V

Signals

>QSSGPS< >RSSGPS1;ID=123456;*3B<

GPS with valid fix (1=yes, 0=no)

>QSSCEL< >RSSCEL1;ID=123456;*2A<

Cellular coverage (1=yes, 0=no)

>QSSIN00< >RSSIN001;ID=123456;*1C<

Digital input 0 status

APN Configuration

Query:

>QCXAPN< >RCXAPNinternet.ctimovil.com.ar,,;ID=123456;*4F<

Configure (Argentina - Claro):

>SCXAPNinternet.ctimovil.com.ar,,< >RCXAPNinternet.ctimovil.com.ar,,;ID=123456;*4F<

Server configuration

Query:

>QIP0< >RIP0192.168.1.100/5000;ID=123456;*2B<

Configure with IP:

>SIP0192.168.1.100/5000< >RIP0192.168.1.100/5000;ID=123456;*2B<

Configure with domain:

>SIP0"tracking.miempresa.com",5000< >RIP0tracking.miempresa.com/5000;ID=123456;*3C<

Configure ID

>SIDFLOTA01< >RIDFLOTA01;ID=FLOTA01;*3A<

Troubleshooting

Port doesn’t appear

  • Install CP210x driver from Downloads
  • Use a USB cable with data (not charging only)
  • Close other applications using the port

No response

  • Verify speed (115200 for IoT)
  • Confirm the device has power
  • Try with >QVR< to verify communication

Connection error

  • Use Chrome, Edge or Opera (Firefox/Safari don’t work)
  • Always access via HTTPS
  • Allow access when the browser requests it

Shortcuts

KeyAction
EnterSend command
↑ / ↓Navigate history
EscSend ESC character

See Also

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