I/O Device Configuration

To create a new device, go to [Tools] → [I/O Device Editor]. The “I/O Device Editor” window will open. Click the icon or right click and select [Add Device] to begin adding a new device. Select an “Ethernet” [Connection Type] and a “Modbus TCP” [Device Type].

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Device Name: Give a device name. This name will be used in the tag configuration window of the database accompanied by the “Station Name”.

I/O Device Settings

Once the connection type, device name, and device type have been assigned, the [I/O Device Editor] window populates with the default settings for the selected communication protocol.

After selecting the correct [Connection Type] and [Device Type], match the remaining settings to the target I/O device’s communication settings.