Please note that Canvas can still communicate with these devices via Modbus if a specific protocol is unavailable for a given device.
The General configuration page will appear once a new Ethernet I/O device has been added successfully. An additional configuration below the General configuration section will differ based on the selected device protocol.
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:
|
Additional Configuration - Device Specific
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. |
Use Multiple Service | Allows the user to simultaneously poll for multiple tags. This feature is not supported by all AB CPUs. |
Slot Number | Enter the slot number of the target device. |
CIMON PLC (HMI Protocol)
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 TCP or UDP connection. |
Port | Enter the port number of the target I/O 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. |
Frame Type | Currently, Canvas only supports 4E. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |