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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Please refer to the following for additional information:
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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
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. |
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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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