Multi Rs232 connections

Hi,
I developed a small test bench her equipments controlled by RS-232. The test will be done with TestStand and LabWindows. I want to use multiple ports RS-232, which communicate with Labwindows (DLLs). I want to know if is possible to keep these connections open simultaneously, or can not do that. If we can do that, Do you recommend this method or it's better to open and close a connection every time I order equipment.
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Thanks for your response,
As I have said from the beginning, I have several materials (DMM, SCOPE, PowerSupply ...) are all controlled by RS232. So the test sequence every time communicates with one of these materials. My question is it's better to keep the communication open with all hardware and each time I access the requested material or I have to open and close communication with one material selected during the test sequence.
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