To access I/O Device Editor, go to Tools > I/O Device Editor, or click on the Open I/O Device Editor… on the toolbar to open it as well. To create a new device, click on the + icon; this will open the Add New I/O Device screen. Users will be able to select the Connection Type of ethernet or serial for that specific device. Users will also be able to select the Device Type, which will open a dropdown of specific devices that Canvas supports connecting to. Once selected, the I/O Device will be created with default settings.

Ethernet devices are used when the connection to another device is via an Ethernet connection. Users will need to input the IP of the device they are connecting to, the Ethernet Type, and also the Port. Users can also select the PLC Type, the String Encoding, and the String Encoding Method. Users are also able to change specific settings such as the Timeout time and the Retry Count. Users will also be able to change the name of the Device and the Protocol of the device as well.

Canvas supports Allen-Bradleys Ethernet/IP as a way to connect with other devices. Users will be able to select an Allen Bradley PLC Type, the Message Type, and also, if the Message Type allows, a toggle to Use Multiple Service.

CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol) is the default protocol for Canvas. This protocol is the basic HMI protocol to connect with other CIMON devices. Users can select the CIMON PLC Type that they are working with. There are no additional options for any of the CIMON PLCs; the settings will remain the same across all CIMON PLCs.

Fatek FBs is another protocol that Canvas offers access to. This protocol will work in conjunction with any Fatek PLCs. There are no specific settings that this option will bring up if selected.

Canvas supports LSIS FEnet as a way to connect with other devices. Users will be able to select an LSIS PLC Type within the settings to better suit specific configurations.

Serial Devices are used when a connection to another device is made via a serial cable. Users will need to input the Serial Port of the device they are connecting to, the Comm Type, and also the Baudrate. Users can also select the PLC Type, the String Encoding, and the String Encoding Method. Users are also able to change specific settings such as the Timeout time and the Retry Count. Users will also be able to change the name of the Device and the Protocol of the device as well.

The Certificate Editor is used to create and edit certificate files, which can be used to encrypt and authorize any connection to the project.

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To access the Data Server Editor, go to Tools > Data Server Editor or click on the Open Data Server Editor… on the toolbar to open it as well. To create a new device, click on the + icon; this will open the Add New Server Device screen. Users will be able to select the Connection Type of ethernet or serial for that specific device. Users will also be able to select the Device Type, which will open a dropdown of specific devices that Canvas supports connecting to. Once selected, the Data Server will be created with default settings.

Ethernet devices are used when the connection to another device is via an Ethernet connection. Users will need to input the Port of the device they are connecting to in order for it to successfully connect. For Modbus TCP, users will need to enter the Unit ID via Modbus for it to successfully connect, and also the String Encoding and String Encoding Method as well.

Serial Devices are used when a connection to another device is made via a serial cable. Users will need to input the Serial Port of the device they are connecting to, the Comm Type, and also the Baudrate. Users can also select the PLC Type, the String Encoding, and the String Encoding Method. Users will also be able to change the name of the Device and the Protocol of the device as well. For Modbus TCP, users will need to enter the Unit ID via Modbus for it to successfully connect, and also the String Encoding and String Encoding Method as well.