Once an Ethernet Device is added, the communication configuration page will appear:
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Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if the specific protocol necessary for a given device is unavailable. For more information on a specific device type, refer to the Supported Communication Drivers section.
The General configuration page will appear once a new Ethernet I/O device has been added successfully. An additional configuration is below the General configuration section and will differ based on the device protocol selected.
General Configuration
Additional Configuration - Device Specific
Omron FINS
CIMON CI-net (CIMON-PLC)
Modbus TCP
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
Siemens S7
LSIS FEnet
Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
General Configuration
Please know that general configuration will appear regardless of the selected Connection Type and Device Type.
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Item | Description |
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Device Name | Allows the user to assign a name for the selected I/O |
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Device Protocol |
Select the type of target device. This also selects the driver used to communicate with the device.
Time Out
The timeout feature periodically checks whether the connection is still valid. If a requested frame is not received in the assigned time, it will be processed as a communication failure. This option is not applied if the protocol is TCP/IP. Values represent multiples of 100ms. For example, a value of 10 represents 1000ms or 1 second.
Retry Count
Assign the number of communication retry attempts after a communication failure.
Depending on the selected Device Protocol in the communication configuration page, the available properties in the PLC Type and Ethernet sections are subject to change.
Omron FINS
Item
Description
Allows the user to select a protocol for a device. | |
Timeout (ms) | The maximum time to wait with no response before assuming a communication failure. |
Retry Count | Set the number of retries for sending a frame when communication fails. |
Swap 16 (16-bit Data Swap) | This option swaps bytes for all word or double-word-sized data. The following diagram shows an example of byte-swapping:  Almost all data types will be influenced by this option except INT16 / UINT16 |
Swap 32 (32-bit Data Swap) | This option swaps words of all double-word-sized data. The following diagram shows an example of word swapping:  Tag values with data types INT32 / UINT32 / BCD32 / UBDC32 / FLOAT will be influenced by this option. |
Swap String | Swaps the upper and lower bytes of string word data. |
String Encoding | Specifies the encoding method for reading and writing string values stored on the device. This option can be overridden for individual tags in the Edit Tag menu. |
String Encoding Method | When an invalid character is encountered, the gateway will do one of the following:
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Additional Configuration - Device Specific
Omron FINS
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Source Node ID | Enter the Source Node ID. |
Source Network ID | Enter the Source Network ID. |
Destination Network ID | Enter the Destination Network ID. |
Destination Node ID | Enter the Destination Node ID. |
Destination Unit | Enter the Destination Unit. |
CIMON CI-net (CIMON-PLC)
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Item | Description |
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PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Please refer to the 13.1.2.1 Communication Port Pinout section for additional information on the port pinout.
Modbus TCP
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Item | Description | |
IPv4 AddressHost | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. | |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connectionPort | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Unit Identifier | Enter the unit identifier of the target device. | |
Swap 16 | Enable/Disable 16-bit data swaps. | |
Swap 32 | Enable/Disable 32-bit data swaps. | |
Swap String | Enable/Disable string swaps. |
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
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Item | Description |
IPv4 AddressHost | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Message Type | Allows the user to select a Tag or PCCC message type. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
Siemens S7
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Item | Description |
IPv4 AddressHost | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
Rack Number | Enter the rack number of the target device. |
LSIS FEnet
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Item | Description |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
IPv4 AddressHost | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
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Item | Description | |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. | |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. | IPv4 Address |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. | |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Fatek FBS
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Proface FPEthernet
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |