The General configuration section will appear once a new Ethernet I/O device has been added successfully. Additional options differ based on the selected protocol.
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General Configuration
The General section contains common options which apply to most Ethernet devices.
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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. |
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 use one of the following options:
This option can be overridden for individual tags in the Edit Tag menu. |
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Additional Configuration - Device Specific
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
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Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IPv4 address or hostname of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. The default port number is 44818. |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Message Type | Allows the user to select Tag or PCCC message type. Note that Tag is not supported for MicroLogix PLCs, and PCCC is not supported for Micro800 PLCs. |
Use Multiple Service | When “Tag” is chosen for the message type, this option allows simultaneous polling of multiple tags. This feature is not supported by all AB CPUs. For unsupported CPUs, this option is ignored. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. Valid numbers include 0–255. |
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 IPv4 address or hostname 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. The default port number is 10260 for TCP, and 10262 for UDP. |
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