SafetyMonitor Class

Creates a SafetyMonitor object with the given Prog ID

Set True to connect to the device hardware. Set False to disconnect from the device hardware. You can also read the property to check whether it is connected. This reports the current hardware state.

Returns a description of the device, such as manufacturer and model number. Any ASCII characters may be used.

Descriptive and version information about this ASCOM driver.

A string containing only the major and minor version of the driver.

The interface version number that this device supports.

Indicates whether the monitored state is safe for use.

The short name of the driver, for display purposes

Returns the list of custom action names supported by this driver.

Invokes the specified device-specific custom action.

Brings up the ASCOM Chooser Dialogue to choose a SafetyMonitor

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and does not wait for a response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and waits for a boolean response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Transmits an arbitrary string to the device and waits for a string response. Optionally, protocol framing characters may be added to the string before transmission.

Releases the unmanaged late bound COM object

Launches a configuration dialogue box for the driver. The call will not return until the user clicks OK or cancel manually.