This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Serial connection.
Communication Settings: Xpanel
I/O Device Configuration | To create a new device, select [Tools] → [I/O Device Editor]. Click the  Device Name: Designate a name for the I/O Device. |
I/O Device Settings
| Once the connection type, device name, and device type have been assigned, the [I/O Device Editor] window populates with the default settings for the selected communication protocol.   After selecting the correct [Connection Type] and [Device Type], match the remaining settings to the target I/O device’s communication settings. |
Station | In this window, users can assign a Station Name and Number for the target I/O Device.  |
icon to add a new device, then select a “Serial” [Connection Type] and a “CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)” [Device Type].Communication Settings: PLC
Comm. Module | If using one of the following PLC modules to communicate with Xpanel, the card settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:
Note that the [CH 1] tab is for usage with RS232 connections, while the [CH 2] tab is for usage with RS485 connections. All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. Once the correct parameters have been entered, press the [Write] button while online with the PLC to update the communication parameters. |
CPU built-in Comm. port | If using a built-in CPU (PLC) serial port to communicate with Xpanel, the channel settings must be configured in CICON as shown below: This connection option is available with the following models:
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