# Serial Start

## Overview

![The Serial Start Node.](https://3875032344-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSX7w874Eg6ode1ivk0ZM%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-599372dbf18190685372739b903a3712ec99308a%2Fserialstart.png?alt=media)

The **Serial Start Node** starts the **Serial** connection.

## Attributes

| Attribute       | Type          | Description                        |
| --------------- | ------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `Configuration` | **Drop-down** | The desired **Serial** connection. |

## Inputs

| Input             | Type      | Description                                                           |
| ----------------- | --------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| *Pulse Input* (►) | **Pulse** | A standard **Input Pulse**, to trigger the execution of the **Node**. |

## Outputs

| Output             | Type      | Description                                                                                                                            |
| ------------------ | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| *Pulse Output* (►) | **Pulse** | A standard **Output Pulse**, to move onto the next **Node** along the **Logic Branch**, once this **Node** has finished its execution. |

## See Also

* [**Serial Send Packet**](https://docs.incari.com/incari-studio/2021.4/toolbox/communication/serial/serialsendpacket)
* [**Serial Stop**](https://docs.incari.com/incari-studio/2021.4/toolbox/communication/serial/serialstop)