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:

• Replace the character with "?".

• Skip the character and continue with the next one.

• Stop the string and truncate any remaining characters. This option can be overridden for individual tags in the Edit Tag menu.