This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Serial connection.
Communication Settings: Xpanel
I/O Device Configuration | To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Serial for Connection Type > select CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC) for Device Type.  |
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. |
Station | In this window, users can assign a Station Name and ID for the target I/O Device.  |
See the Serial 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:
Note that the [CH 1] tab is for usage with RS232 connections, while the [CH 2] tab is for usage with RS485 connections. All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. Once the correct parameters have been entered, press the [Write] button while online with the PLC to update the communication parameters. |
CPU Built-in Communication Port | If using a built-in CPU (PLC) serial 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:
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