I/O Device Configuration

To create a new device, click Tools > I/O Device Editor… > click the + icon > click Ethernet for Connection Type > select CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) for Device Type.

I/O Device Settings

Once the connection type, device name, and device type have been assigned, the I/O Device Editor window populates with the default settings for the selected communication protocol.

After selecting the correct Connection Type and Device Type, match the remaining settings to the target I/O device’s communication settings.

Communication Module

If using one of the following PLC modules to communicate with Xpanel, the card settings must be configured in CICON:

• CM1 - EC01A

• CM1 - EC10A

• CM1 - EC10B

• CM3 - SP01EET

• BPnnMxxx - U

  

All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. Once the correct parameters have been entered, click Write while online with the PLC to update the communication parameters.

CPU Built-in Communication Port

If using a built-in CPU (PLC) ethernet port to communicate with Xpanel, the channel settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:

This connection option is available with the following models:

• CM1 - XP1F

• BPnnMxxx - S

• PLC-S

  

  All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas.