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 / FLOAT will be influenced by this option.

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.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

PLC Type

Enter the model of PLC for the target device.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

PLC Type

Enter the model of PLC for the target device.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

PLC Type

Enter the model of PLC for the target device.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

Sum Check

Sum Check is used to verify that data in a packet was transmitted/received correctly.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

Serial Port

Select a serial communication port for the Xpanel. The port will vary depending on the Xpanel model:

Baudrate

300-115200 bps is supported.

Parity

Select the same parity (None, Even, Odd) as the device.

Data Bits

Select the same data bit setting (5 Bits, 6 Bits, 7 Bits, 8 Bits) as the device.

Flow Control

The amount of data being transmitted to itself using the serial communication method can be turn On, Off, or Control.

Stop Bits

Select the same stop bit setting (1-Bit or 2-Bit) as the device.

Item

Description

Station Name

Enter the station name for the I/O device.

Station Number

Set the station ID. It must match the target device’s station ID.