To use the Canvas Data Server feature, you must configure the associated SCADA project as well.
CIMON-SCADA Configuration
Step 1
In CimonD, click Tools > I/O Device. Click New Device to bring up the I/O Device Selection window as shown below. Select CIMON-XPANEL Ethernet from the list and assign a Device Name for selected devices.
Click Add Station > IP Addr. > enter the target device’s IP address.
You may also choose the Scan Time, Time Out, and Description for the device. However, this is optional.
Item | Description | |
Station Name | Enter a name for the station. Special characters are not allowed. | |
Station Type | Select the device type of the target station. Different options will be available depending on which protocol you selected in the [I/O Device Selection] window. | |
Station No. | Assign a station number if required by the protocol. | |
IP Addr. | Assign the IP address of the device. | |
#1-1 IP Address | Specify the main IP address for the device. | |
#1-2 IP Address | Specify a secondary IP address for the device. This field is optional. | |
#2-1 IP Address | Specify a primary backup IP address for the device. This field is optional. | |
#2-2 IP Address | Specify a secondary backup IP address for the device. This field is optional. | |
Scan Time | Specify the frequency with which SCADA will update tag values from the HMI. | |
Time Out | Specify the length of time which SCADA will treat as a broken communication. | |
Description | Enter a description of the station. | |
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