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This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Ethernet connection.

Communication Settings: Xpanel

I/O Device Configuration

To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet under Connection Type > select CIMON CI-net (CIMON-PLC) for Device Type.

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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.

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

See the Communication Configuration section for more information.

Communication Settings: PLC

Communication Module

If using one of the following PLC modules to communicate with Xpanel, the card settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:

  • CM1 - EC01A

  • CM1 - EC10A

  • CM1 - EC10B

  • CM3 - SP01EET

  • BPnnMxxx - U

All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. Once the correct parameters have been entered, click Write while online with the PLC to update the communication parameters.

CPU Built-in Communication Port

If using a built-in CPU (PLC) ethernet port to communicate with Xpanel, the channel settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:

This connection option is available with the following models:

  • CM1 - XP1F

  • BPnnMxxx - S

  • PLC-S

    All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas.

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