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
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General Configuration
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Please know that general configuration will appear regardless of the selected Connection Type and Device Type.
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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 selected I/O device.
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Device Protocol
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Allows the user to select a protocol for a device.
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Timeout (ms)
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The maximum time to wait with no response before assuming a communication failure.
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Retry Count
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Set the number of retries for sending a frame when communication fails.
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Swap 16 (16-bit Data Swap)
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This option swaps bytes for all word or double-word-sized data. The following diagram shows an example of byte-swapping:
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Almost all data types will be influenced by this option except INT16 / UINT16
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Swap 32 (32-bit Data Swap)
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This option swaps words of all double-word-sized data. The following diagram shows an example of word swapping:
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Tag values with data types INT32 / UINT32 / BCD32 / UBDC32 / FLOAT32 will be influenced by this option.
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Swap 64 (64-bit Data Swap)
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This option swaps words of all quadruple-word-sized data.
Tag values with data types INT64 / UINT64 / BCD64 / UBDC64 / FLOAT64 will be influenced by this option.
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Swap Float 16
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Swap Float 32
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Swap Double 16
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Swap Double 32
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Swap Double 64
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Swap String
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Swaps the upper and lower bytes of string word data.
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String Encoding
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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.
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String Encoding Method
When an invalid character is encountered, the gateway will do one of the following:
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Replace the character with "?".
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Skip the character and continue with the next one.
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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 / FLOAT32 will be influenced by this option. |
Swap 64 (64-bit Data Swap) | This option swaps words of all quadruple-word-sized data. Tag values with data types INT64 / UINT64 / BCD64 / UBDC64 / FLOAT64 will be influenced by this option. |
Swap Float 16 | |
Swap Float 32 | |
Swap Double 16 | |
Swap Double 32 | |
Swap Double 64 | |
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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