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.
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General Configuration
Additional Configuration - Device Specific
Omron HostLink
CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)
Modbus RTU
LSIS Cnet
Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial
Panasonic FP7
Yokogawa FA-M3
Station Configuration
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 device. |
Device Protocol | 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
The communication configuration page will appear after adding a serial device.
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General Properties
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Item
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Description
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Device Name
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Allows the user to assign a name for the I/O Device.
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Device Protocol
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Select the type of target device. This also selects the driver used to communicate with the device.
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Time Out
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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.
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Retry Count
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Assign the number of communication retry attempts after a communication failure.
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Serial Port
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Select the COM port to be used by the local device (Xpanel). Each COM port may support different communication methods depending on the Xpanel model. You can choose a COM port number up to COM4 or a TTYMCX port up to TTYMCX4. Refer to the table below for more information.
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Baudrate
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Assign the baudrate. You can select a rate from 300 to 115,200 bps. The rate must be identical to the target device’s configuration.
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Parity
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Select an option for parity bit usage. Users may select none, even, or odd.
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Data Bits
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Assign the number of data bits per packet. This option must be equal to the target device’s configuration. Choosing 5 – 7 bits provides faster communication speed but can cause errors if the data contains Korean characters.
If Korean characters are included in the frames, select the 8-bit option.
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Flow Control
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Allows the user to enable or disable flow control.
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Stop Bits
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Select the number of bits used to signal the end of the frame. You can select 1 or 2 bits. This option must be identical to the setting on the target device.
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Comm Type
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Select the communication type used by the target device. You can select RS232, RS422, or RS485.
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Station Number
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Enter the station number of the target device.
※ Please refer to the corresponding driver manual for further configuration.
The following table lists the communication types supported by each COM port of different Xpanel models.
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XT04
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XT07
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XT08
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XT10
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XT12
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XT15
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COM1
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
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RS-422/485
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RS-422/485
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RS-422/485
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COM2
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RS-422/485
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RS-422/485
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RS-422/485
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
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COM3
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
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RS-232C
Device Specific Properties
Depending on the selected Device Protocol, the available properties in the PLC Type tab change, and a new tab unique to the device type may appear depending on the selection.
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Item
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Description
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PLC Type
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Allows the user to assign a specific model of PLC for the selected Device Protocol. This option is only enabled for the CIMON CI-bus, LSIS Cnet, and Mitsubishi MELSEC drivers.
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Modbus RTU
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The following properties are revealed when selecting the Modbus RTU option for the Device Protocol.
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Swap 16
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Enable/Disable 16-bit data swaps.
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Swap 32
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Enable/Disable 32-bit data swaps.
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Swap String
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Enable/Disable string swaps.
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Melsec: Sum Check
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Allows the user to enable or disable Sum Checks.
Station
Users can define the Station Name and Station Number of the selected Serial Device in the Station tab.
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Omron HostLink
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Item | Description |
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Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:  |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)
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Item | Description |
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PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
Modbus RTU
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Item | Description |
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Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
LSIS Cnet
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Item | Description |
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PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial
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Item | Description |
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PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
Sum Check | Sum Check is used to verify that data in a packet was transmitted/received correctly. |
Panasonic FP7
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Item | Description |
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Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
Yokogawa FA-M3
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Item | Description |
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Serial Port | Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model: |
Baudrate | 300-115200 bps is supported. |
Parity | Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device. |
Data Bits | Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device. |
Flow Control | The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control. |
Stop Bits | Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device. |
Station Configuration
This configuration page can be accessed by clicking Tools > I/O Device Editor… > select serial device, then click Station.
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Item | Description |
Station Name | Enter the station name for the I/O device. |
Station Number | Set the station ID. It must match the target device’s station ID. |