Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if the specific protocol necessary for a given device is unavailable. For more information on a specific device type, refer to the Supported Communication Drivers section.
Once a new Serial I/O device has been added successfully, the three sections for configuration will appear as follow:
The General configuration page will appear once a new Serial I/O device has been added successfully. An additional configuration is below the General configuration section and will differ based on the device protocol selected.
Please refer to the following for additional information:
General Configuration
Please know that general configuration will appear regardless of the selected Connection Type and Device Type.
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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:
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Additional Configuration - Device Specific
Omron HostLink
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
Modbus RTU
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
LSIS Cnet
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Serial
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
Panasonic FP7
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
Yokogawa FA-M3
Item | Description |
|---|---|
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. |
Station Configuration
This configuration page can be accessed by clicking Tools > I/O Device Editor… > select serial device, then click Station.
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. |