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'serial.urlhandler.protocol_rfc2217', etc.)
+FAQ
+===
+Example works in miniterm but not in script.
+ The RTS and DTR lines are switched when the port is opened. This may cause
+ some processing or reset on the connected device. In such a cases an
+ immediately following call to :meth:`write` may not be received by the
+ device.
+
+ A delay after opening the port, before the first :meth:`write`, is
+ recommended in this situation. E.g. a ``time.sleep(1)``
+
+
Related software
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