Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if a specific protocol is unavailable for a given device.
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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
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
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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. |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Message Type | Allows the user to select a Tag or PCCC message type. |
Use Multiple Service | Allows the user to simultaneously poll for multiple tags. This feature is not supported by all AB CPUs. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
Omron FINS
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CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol)
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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. |
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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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 TCP or UDP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
LSIS FEnet
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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. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Modbus TCP
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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. |
Ethernet Type | Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Unit Identifier
Enter the unit identifier of the target device.
Siemens S7
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Frame Type | Currently, Canvas only supports 4E. |
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 |
Rack Number
Enter the rack number of the target device.
LSIS FEnet
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Item
Description
PLC Type
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. |
Modbus TCP
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device |
Ethernet Type
Item
Description
PLC Type
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Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
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Unit Identifier | Enter the unit identifier of the target device. |
Siemens S7
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device |
Ethernet Type
Item
Description
Host
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Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Fatek FBS
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Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target |
Ethernet Type
Allows the user to select a UDP or TCP connection.
device. | |
Rack Number | Enter the |
rack number of the target |
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. |
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