/// <summary>
/// Safely reconnect to the slave device
/// </summary>
private void Reconnect()
{
// Try to close the port before we re instantiate. If this
// explodes there are bigger issues
_port.Disconnect();
// Let the port cool off (close base stream, etc.)
Thread.Sleep(100);
Connect();
}
/// <summary>
/// Stop talking to the slave and release the underlying comm port.
/// <remarks>Do not use this to disable the bill acceptor: use PauseAcceptance()</remarks>
/// </summary>
public void Close()
{
// This will kill the comms loop
IsRunning = false;
_port?.Disconnect();
lock (_mutex)
{
IsPaused = true;
}
}
