Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if the specific protocol necessary for a given device is unavailable.
The General configuration page will appear once a new Ethernet 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 |
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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 FINS
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address 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. |
Source Node ID | Enter the Source Node ID. |
Source Network ID | Enter the Source Network ID. |
Destination Network ID | Enter the Destination Network ID. |
Destination Node ID | Enter the Destination Node ID. |
Destination Unit | Enter the Destination Unit. |
CIMON CI-net (CIMON-PLC)
Item | Description |
|---|---|
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Host | Enter the IP address 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. |
Modbus TCP
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Unit Identifier | Enter the unit identifier of the target device. |
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Message Type | Allows the user to select a Tag or PCCC message type. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
Siemens S7
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
Rack Number | Enter the rack number of the target device. |
LSIS FEnet
Item | Description |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Host | Enter the IP address 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. |
Mitsubishi MELSEC Ethernet
Item | Description |
PLC Type | Enter the model of PLC for the target device. |
Host | Enter the IP address 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. |
Fatek FBS
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address 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. |
Proface FPEthernet
Item | Description |
Host | Enter the IP address of the target I/O Device. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O device. |