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)

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Swap 32 (32-bit Data Swap)

This option swaps the high word with the low word in every double word of all INT32, UINT32, INT64, and UINT64 data types. The following diagram shows an example of word swapping:

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Swap 64 (64-bit Data Swap)

This option swaps high double word with the low double word INT64 and UINT64 data types.

Swap Float 16

This option swaps the high byte and low byte in every word for the REAL (FLOAT32) data type.

Swap Float 32

This option swaps the high word and low word for the REAL (FLOAT32) data type.

Swap Double 16

This option swaps the high byte and low byte in every word for the LREAL (FLOAT64) data type.

Swap Double 32

This option swaps the high word and low word in every double word for the LREAL (FLOAT64) data type.

Swap Double 64

This option swaps the high double word and low double word for the LREAL (FLOAT64) data type.

String

Swaps the upper and lower bytes of string word data.

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:

• Replace: Replace the character with

• the question mark character ?

• .

• Skip: Skip the character and continue with the next one.

• Stop: End the string at the previous character and truncate any remaining characters.

This option can be overridden for individual tags in the Edit Tag menu.

PLC Type

Enter the model of PLC for the target device.

Host

Enter the IP IPv4 address or hostname of the target I/O Device. The default port number is 10260 for TCP, and 10262 for UDP.

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.

Item

Description

Station Number

Enter the station number of the target device. Valid numbers include 1–255.

Host

Enter the

IPv4 address or hostname 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. The default port number is 500

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Item

Description

PLC Type

Enter the model of PLC for the target device.

Host

Enter the IP 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 2004 for TCP, and 2005 for UDP.

Item

Description

Host

Enter the IP 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 4840.

Application URI

Enter the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) to locate the asset on a network.

Enabled Enable Encryption

Checking this box will enabled encryption. Unchecking this box will disable encryptionenable encryption. Encryption uses symmetric key pairs to hide data from unwanted recipients, and uses certificates to verify data sources.

Generate Encryption CertificatesEnabled by

default, however, Automatically generates a key pair on the device. Uncheck this box if you wish to use a specific key pair instead.

Note that this feature will only be evaluated used when the Enable Encryption box is checked. Unchecking this box will disable encryption certificate generation.

Encryption Key Pair

Encryption Key Pair

Selects a key pair to use for encryption. You may select an existing key pair or create a new one directly from the dropdown. Once a key pair is selected, it may be edited using the edit button next to the dropdown.

Key pairs may also be created and edited through the Certificates Editor window. See the Certificates Editor section for details.

Note that this feature will only be used when the Enable Encryption box is checked and the Generate Encryption Cerficiates Certificates box must be unchecked to access this feature. Select your Key Pair here, or create one.is unchecked.

Security Policy

The Enable Encryption box must be checked to access this featureChooses an encryption method for communication with the server. Select from Basic128Rsa15“Basic128Rsa15”, Basic256“Basic256”, Basic256Sha256“Basic256Sha256”, Aes128“Aes128_Sha256_RsaOaepRsaOaep”, or none“None”.

Note that this feature will only be used when the Enable Encryption box is checked.

Message SecurityThis field reflects choices based on the Security Policy selection. If no Security Policy is chosen, then this field will only have the “None” option. However, if any Security Policy is chosen other than “None”, the options “Sign” and “Sign and Encrypt” will be available

Specifies whether data should be signed, encrypted, signed and encrypted, or neither signed nor encrypted (None).

Note that this feature will only be used when the Enable Encryption box is checked and the Security Policy property is not set to “None”.

Server Name

Enter the name of server. This name is used in the server’s endpoint.

Authentication Method

Choose between anonymous or username“Anonymous” (no authentication) or “Username” (provides a username and password to the server).

Authentication Username

Enter the username for the serverclient.

Authentication Password

Enter the password of for the specified client username for the server.

Item

Description

Host

Enter the IP 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 9600 for either TCP/UDP.

Source Node ID

Enter the Source Node ID. Valid numbers include 0–254 for TCP, and 1–254 for UDP.

Source Network ID

Enter the Source Network ID. Valid numbers include 0–65535.

Destination Network ID

Enter the Destination Network ID. Valid numbers include 0–65535.

Destination Node ID

Enter the Destination Node ID. Valid numbers include 0–65535.

Destination Unit

Enter the Destination Unit. Valid numbers include 0–65535.

Item

Description

Host

Enter the IP 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 1024.