I/O Device Editor Information
I/O Device Editor Tables
The following tables correspond to the I/O Device Editor.
I/O Device Editor
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
 New Device | Adds a new I/O device. |
 New Station | Adds a station to a serial device. |
 Delete Device | Deletes the selected device or station. |
 Copy Device | Copies the selected device’s content to the clipboard. This includes stations for serial devices. |
 Paste Device | Pastes the selected device's content from the clipboard. This includes stations for serial devices. |
 Expand All | Shows all dropdown content within the I/O Device Editor window. |
 Collapse All | Hides all dropdown content within the I/O Device Editor window. |
 Collapse | Collapses the selected tree from Ethernet Device or Serial Device. |
 Expand | Expands the selected tree from Ethernet Device or Serial Device. |
| Ethernet Device | Lists all created Ethernet devices under a dropdown. |
| Serial Device | Lists all created serial devices and their stations under a dropdown. |
| Certificates Editor | Opens the Certificates Editor to manage Key Pairs and Trust Stores. |
| OK | Closes the I/O Device Editor window. |
Add New I/O Device
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | Select between Ethernet or Serial to determine the type of link between the HMI project and an external device. |
| Device Name | Assigns a name to the user’s device. |
| Device Type | Assigns a protocol to communicate over for the I/O device. |
Ethernet Device
The following tables relate to protocols communicating over Ethernet.
General
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Device Name | Assigns a name to the device. | |
| Device Protocol | Assigns a protocol to communicate over for the I/O device. | Options: ATIVA Ethernet BACnet/IP Beckhoff ADS/AMS CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) CODESYS V3 DNP3 Ethernet EtherNet/IP (Allen-Bradley) EtherNet/IP (ODVA) Fatek FBs Keyence Host Link Ethernet LSIS FEnet Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet Modbus TCP OPC Client Omron FINS |
| Timeout (ms) | Sets the maximum time, in milliseconds, to wait without a response before declaring a communication failure. | |
| Retry Count | Sets the number of tries the Xpanel will attempt to reestablish communication if previous communication failed. | |
| String Encoding | Sets the encoding method for reading and writing Strings stored on a device. This setting can be overwritten for tags in the Edit Tag menu. | Options: ASCII ISO-8859-1 Latin1 Windows-1252 Windows-949 CP949 Shift_JIS GBK UTF-8 |
| String Encoding Method | Sets the method for gateway to handle invalid characters. | Replace: replace any invalid characters within the String with "?". Skip: skip the invalid character and continue with the next one. Reject: reject the invalid character. |
| Read Immediately After Write | Performs a write request and immediately performs a read request without needing to wait for a scan. | |
| Single Write | Forces the driver to use single-address write requests. | Modbus TCP only. |
ATIVA Ethernet
The following tables relate to the ATIVA Ethernet protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The CPU type of the ATIVA PLC. | Options: CM1 CP1 CM1 CP2 CM1 CP3 CM1 CP4 CM1 XP CM1 UP CM2 BP CM3 PLC-S CM3 PLC-S PRO CM3 PLC-S PLUS |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the ATIVA PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the ATIVA PLC device listens on. | Default TCP: 10260 Default UDP: 10262 |
BACnet/IP
The following tables relate to the BACnet/IP Ethernet protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the client BACnet/IP device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Default: UDP |
| Port | Port which the client BACnet/IP device listens on. | Default: 47808 |
BACnet/IP
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max APDU Length | Maximum data length in the APDU layer. | Must be less than or equal to the length target that the BACnet server supports. |
| Use Read Property Multiple | The BACnet driver will send a read request to read multiple properties. | |
| Maximum Items per Request | Determines how many properties are included in a single read request. | |
| Write Request Priority | Determines the write request priority. | Lower level means higher priority. |
Beckhoff ADS/AMS
The following tables relate to the Beckhoff ADS/AMS protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Beckhoff PLC device. | |
| Port | Port which the Beckhoff PLC device listens on. | Default: 48898 |
Beckhoff ADS/AMS
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| AMS Net ID Target | Address of the target device on the ADS/AMS network. | Default: 192.168.0.0.1.1 |
| ADS Port Target | Port of which the target device listens on. | Default: 851 |
CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol)
The following tables relate to the CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The CPU type of the CIMON PLC. | Options: CM1 CP1 CM1 CP2 CM1 CP3 CM1 CP4 CM1 XP CM1 UP CM2 BP CM3 PLC-S CM3 PLC-S PRO CM3 PLC-S PLUS |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the CIMON PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the CIMON PLC device listens on. | Default TCP: 10260 Default UDP: 10262 |
CODESYS V3
The following tables relate to the CODESYS V3 protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the CODESYS V3 PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the CODESYS V3 PLC device listens on. | Default TCP: 11740 Default UDP: 1740 |
| Use Authentication | Enable/disable login use on the CODESYS V3 PLC device. | Default: false |
| Username | The username required to log in to the CODESYS V3 PLC device. | |
| Password | The password required to log in to the CODESYS V3 PLC device. |
DNP3 Ethernet
The following tables relate to the DNP3 Ethernet protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the DNP3 Ethernet PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the DNP3 Ethernet PLC device listens on. | Default TCP: 20000 Default UDP: Source Port |
| Source Port | Client UDP port number. | Only enabled if using UDP |
DNP3
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Local Data Link Address | The local data link address. | Default: 3 |
| Remote Data Link Address | The remote data link address. | Default: 4 |
| Explicit Scan Interval (ms) | Determines the scan interval, in milliseconds, for explicit tags. | Default: 10 |
| Integrity Poll Interval (ms) | Determines the integrity poll interval in milliseconds. | Default: 3600000 |
| Class 1 Poll Interval (ms) | Determines the class 1 poll interval in milliseconds. | Default: 5000 |
| Class 2 Poll Interval (ms) | Determines the class 2 poll interval in milliseconds. | Default: 5000 |
| Class 3 Poll Interval (ms) | Determines the class 3 poll interval in milliseconds. | Default: 5000 |
| Unsolicited Event Class 1 | Determines if class 1 events are enabled for unsolicited messaging. | Default: true |
| Unsolicited Event Class 2 | Determines if class 2 events are enabled for unsolicited messaging. | Default: true |
| Unsolicited Event Class 3 | Determines if class 3 events are enabled for unsolicited messaging. | Default: true |
| Analog Operation Mode | Determines the write operate mode to use for the Analog Output points. | Options: Direct Operate Select and Operate |
| Binary Operation Mode | Determines the write operate mode to use for the Binary Output points. | Options: Direct Operate Select and Operate |
| Binary Operation Type | Determines the write operate type to use for the Binary Output points. | Options: Latch Pulse |
| Time Sync Mode | Determines the time sync mode. | Options: None Lan Serial |
| Integrity On Start Up | Determines whether startup integrity scan will be performed. | Default: true |
| Integrity On Event Overflow | Determines whether an integrity scan will be performed when the EventBufferOverflow IIN is detected. | Default: true |
EtherNet/IP (Allen-Bradley)
The following tables relate to the EtherNet/IP (Allen-Bradley) protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Allen-Bradley device. | |
| Port | Port which the Allen-Bradley device listens on. | Default: 44818 |
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the Allen-Bradley PLC. | Options: ControlLogix CompactLogix MicroLogix Micro800 |
| Message Type | Select between Logix tag-based or PCCC-based drivers. | Options: Tag PCCC |
| Use Multiple Service | Enable if the PLC supports multiple services when using Logix tag-based communication. |
EtherNet/IP
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Slot Number | The slot number of the I/O device. | |
| Read Block Tolerance | Address gap size between read blocks. | Set to the highest value supported by the PLC. |
EtherNet/IP (ODVA)
The following tables relate to the EtherNet/IP (ODVA) protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the ODVA device. | |
| Port | Port which the ODVA device listens on. | Default: 44818 |
Message Options
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Message Type | The message type gateway uses to communicate with the device. | Options: Explicit Implicit UCMM |
| Input Instance Number (T->O) | The assembly object input instance number. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Output Instance Number (O->T) | The assembly object output instance number. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Input Data Size (Bytes) | The I/O size, in Bytes, for input data. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Output Data Size (Bytes) | The I/O size, in Bytes, for output data. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Interval (ms) | The I/O data transmission interval, in milliseconds. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Input Run/Idle Header | Indicates whether the input data includes a 4-byte Run/Idle header. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Output Run/Idle Header | Indicates whether to add a 4-byte Run/Idle header to the output data. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Use Configuration Instance | Indicates whether a configuration instance is used for communication. | Implicit messaging type only. |
| Configuration Instance Number | Specifies the configuration instance number to use. | Implicit messaging type only. |
Fatek FBs
The following tables relate to the Fatek FBs protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Fatek PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the Fatek PLC device listens on. | Default: 500 |
Keyence Host Link Ethernet
The following tables relate to the Keyence Host Link Ethernet protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Keyence Host Link Ethernet PLC device. | |
| Port | Port which the Keyence Host Link Ethernet PLC device listens on. | Default: 8501 |
LSIS FEnet
The following tables relate to the LSIS FEnet protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the LSIS PLC. | Options: XGI XGK |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the LSIS PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the LSIS PLC device listens on. | Default TCP: 2004 Default UDP: 2005 |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
The following tables relate to the Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the Mitsubishi PLC. | Options: FX5 Q/L iQ/R |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Mitsubishi PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the Mitsubishi PLC device listens on. | Default: 5000 |
MELSEC
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Type | The method used to confirm that data sent was transmitted or received correctly. | Default: 4E |
Modbus TCP
The following tables relate to the Modbus TCP protocol.
Swap (Integer)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
| Swap 64 | Swaps the order of the DWORDs within each LWORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xAAAABBBBCCCCDDDD↕ 0xCCCCDDDDAAAABBBB |
Swap (String)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing String types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
Swap (Float32)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing float (32-bit) types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing float (32-bit) types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
Swap (Float64)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
| Swap 64 | Swaps the order of the DWORDs within each LWORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xAAAABBBBCCCCDDDD↕ 0xCCCCDDDDAAAABBBB |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Modbus TCP PLC device. | |
| Port | Port which the Modbus TCP PLC device listens on. | Default: 502 |
ModbusTCP
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Unit Identifier | The unit ID of the I/O device. |
OPC UA Client
The following tables relate to the OPC UA (client) protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address or hostname of the OPC UA server. | |
| Port | Port which the I/O device will be listening on. | Default: 4840 |
OPC UA Client
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Application URI | The application URI of the client. | Used by the OPC UA client to help identify itself. and verify the OPC UA client's certificate. |
| Enable Encryption | Enables or disables encryption. | Requires the user to upload a certificate. |
| Generate Encryption Certificates | Denotes whether the client will use the HMI/device's certificates or user-provided certificates. | |
| Encryption Key Pair | The key pair uploaded by the user. | Used for message encryption. |
| Security Policy | The security policy the client will use when communicating with the server. | Options: Basic128Rsa15 Basic256 Basic256Sha256 Aes128_Sha256_RsaOaep |
| Message Security | The message security type the client will use when communicating with the server. | Options: Sign Sign and Encrypt |
| Server Name | The name of the OPC UA server. | Uses the server's endpoint. |
| Authentication Method | The method the OPC UA client will use to authenticate itself with the OPC UA server. | Options: Anonymous Username |
| Authentication Username | The username to be used for authentication. | |
| Authentication Password | The password to be used for authentication. |
Omron FINS
The following tables relate to the Omron FINS protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Omron PLC device. | |
| Ethernet Type | Ethernet communication protocol used. | Options: TCP UDP |
| Port | Port which the Omron PLC device listens on. | Default: 9600 |
Fins
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Source Node ID | The source node ID gateway uses when connecting to the target I/O device. | |
| Source Network ID | The source network ID gateway uses when connecting to the target I/O device. | |
| Destination Network ID | The destination network ID gateway uses when connecting to the target I/O device. | |
| Destination Node ID | The destination node ID gateway uses when connecting to the target I/O device. | |
| Destination Unit ID | The destination unit ID gateway uses when connecting to the target I/O device. |
Proface GPEthernet
The following tables relate to the Proface GPEthernet protocol.
Swap (Integer)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
Swap (String)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing String types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Proface PLC device. | |
| Port | Port which the Proface PLC device listens on. | Default: 1024 |
Siemens S7
The following tables relate to the Siemens S7 protocol.
Ethernet
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Host | IPv4 address of the Siemens PLC device. | |
| Port | Port which the Siemens PLC device listens on. | Default: 102 |
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the Siemens PLC. | Options: S7 Series LOGO! Series |
S7
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Slot Number | The slot number of the I/O device. |
| Rack Number | The rack number of the I/O device. |
Serial Device
The following tables relate to protocols communicating over serial.
General
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Device Name | Assigns a name to the device. | |
| Device Protocol | Assigns a protocol to communicate over for the I/O device. | Options: Allen-Bradley DF1 ATIVA Serial CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) DNP3 Serial Hallim Loader Keyence Host Link Serial Koyo DirectNET LSIS Cnet Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial Modbus RTU Omron HostLink Panasonic FP7 Yokogawa FA-M3 |
| Timeout (ms) | Sets the maximum time, in milliseconds, to wait without a response before declaring a communication failure. | |
| Retry Count | Sets the number of tries the Xpanel will attempt to reestablish communication if previous communication failed. | |
| String Encoding | Sets the encoding method for reading and writing Strings stored on a device. This setting can be overwritten for tags in the Edit Tag menu. | Supported encoding: ASCII ISO-8859-1 Latin1 Windows-1252 Windows-949 CP949 Shift_JIS GBK UTF-8 |
| String Encoding Method | Sets the method for gateway to handle invalid characters. | Replace: replace any invalid characters within the String with "?". Skip: skip the invalid character and continue with the next one. Reject: reject the invalid character. |
| Read Immediately After Write | Performs a write request and immediately performs a read request without needing to wait for a scan. | |
| Single Write | Forces the driver to use single-address write requests. | Modbus RTU only. |
Station
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Station Name | The user-defined identifier for the station. |
| Station Number | The station number of the I/O device. |
| Destination ID | Specifies the ID of the target device. |
ATIVA Serial
The following tables relate to the ATIVA Serial protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Allen-Bradley DF1
The following tables relate to the Allen-Bradley DF1 protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Default: 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Default: 1 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Error Detection | The method used to identify errors in the data transmission. | Options: BCC CRC |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol)
The following tables relate to the CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The CPU type of the CIMON PLC. | Options: CM1 CP1 CM1 CP2 CM1 CP3 CM1 CP4 CM1 XP CM2 BP CM3 PLC-S |
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
DNP3 Serial
The following tables relate to the DNP3 Serial Protocol
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
| Open Delay (ms) | The delay, in milliseconds, after opening the connection. | Default: 0 |
Hallim Loader
The following tables relate to the Hallim Loader protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Keyence Host Link Serial
The following tables relate to the Keyence Host Link Serial protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Koyo DirectNET
The following tables relate to the Koyo DirectNET protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Operation Mode | The operation mode used by the client. | Options: Hex ASCII |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
LSIS Cnet
The following tables relate to the LSIS Cnet protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the LSIS PLC. | Options: XGI XGK |
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial
The following tables relate to the Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial protocol.
PLC Type
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Type | The PLC type of the Mitsubishi PLC. | Options: FX5 Q/L iQ-R |
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
MELSEC
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Type | The method used to confirm that data sent was transmitted or received correctly. | Default: 3C |
Modbus RTU
The following tables relate to the Modbus RTU protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
| Read Block Tolerance | Address gap size between read blocks. | Set to the highest value supported by the PLC. |
Station - Swap (Integer)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
| Swap 64 | Swaps the order of the DWORDs within each LWORD when reading or writing Integer types. | 0xAAAABBBBCCCCDDDD↕ 0xCCCCDDDDAAAABBBB |
Station - Swap (String)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing String types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
Station - Swap (Float32)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing float (32-bit) types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing float (32-bit) types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
Station - Swap (Float64)
| Item | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Swap 16 | Swaps the order of the Bytes within each WORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xABCD↕ 0xDCBA |
| Swap 32 | Swaps the order of the WORDs within each DWORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xAABBCCDD↕ 0xCCDDAABB |
| Swap 64 | Swaps the order of the DWORDs within each LWORD when reading or writing float (64-bit) types. | 0xAAAABBBBCCCCDDDD↕ 0xCCCCDDDDAAAABBBB |
Omron HostLink
The following tables relate to the Omron HostLink protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Panasonic FP7
The following tables relate to the Panasonic FP7 protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |
Yokogawa FA-M3
The following tables relate to the Yokogawa FA-M3 protocol.
Serial
| Item | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Serial Port | The port used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: COM1 COM2 COM3 |
| Comm Type | The serial communication type used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: RS-485 (COM1) RS-422 (COM1) RS-232 (COM2, COM3) |
| Baudrate | The number of bits transmitted per second. | Options: 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 |
| Parity | The error-checking mechanism to ensure the number of set bits (1) is proper. | Options: None Even Odd |
| Data Bits | The char size used for communication with the I/O device. | Options: 7 8 |
| Stop Bits | The end of the data packet. | Options: 1 2 |
| Flow Control | The method used to manage the rate of data transmission to the I/O device. | Options: Off On Control |
| Transmission Delay (ms) | The minimum delay, in milliseconds, the driver adds between receiving a response and sending the next request. | Default: 0 |