13.1.3 Serial Communication Configuration

Select the protocol of the target device.

Select the COM port to be used by the local device (Xpanel). Each COM port may support different communication methods depending on the Xpanel model. You can choose a COM port number up to COM255. Refer to the table below for more information.

Assign the baud rate. You can select a rate from 300 to 115,200 bps. The rate must be identical to the target device’s configuration.

Select an option for parity bit usage. You may select none, even or odd.

Assign the number of data bits per packet. This option must be equal to the target device’s configuration. Choosing 5~7 bits provides faster communication speed but can cause errors if the data contains Korean characters.

If Korean characters are included in the frames, select the 8-bit option.

Select the number of bits used to signal the end of the frame. You can select 1 or 2 bits. This option must be identical to the setting on the target device.

Select this option to control the data flow using the RTS/CTS lines. RTS (Request To Send) indicates that a device is ready to send data. CTS (Clear to Send) is a response signal indicating that the receiving device is ready for the data to be sent. This option must be identical to the setting on the target device.

Select the communication type used by the target device. You can select RS232, RS422, or RS485.

Assign the number of communication retry attempts after a communication failure.

If the requested frame is not received in the assigned time, it will be processed as a communication failure. Values are multiplied by 100ms. For example, a value of 30 represents 3000ms or 3 seconds.

Enter the local ID if required by the device protocol.

Assign the network option if required by the device protocol.

Select this option if you are using a modem.

Enter the telephone number of the modem.

Enter the initialization command if necessary.

Assign the number of communication retry attempts after a dial failure.

If the requested frame is not received in the assigned time, it will be processed as a communication failure. The value should be entered in seconds.

Assign the amount of time to delay the data transmission, from the Xpanel side.

The amount of time to delay transmission by. The value is multiplied by 100ms. For example, a value of 3 corresponds to a delay time of 300ms.

Select this option to initialize Tx frames that are registered during a timeout period.

Brings up the configuration window for the selected station.

Deletes the selected station.

Create a new I/O device and open the 'Station' configuration window for the device.

Enter the station’s name. You cannot use special characters.

Select the device type of the target station. Different options will be displayed depending on the device type you assigned in the [Communication Port] tab.

Enter the network ID if required by the device protocol.

Enter the station number of the target device.

Swaps the upper and lower bytes of word data (16-bit) during communication.

Swaps the upper and lower words of double-word data (32-bit) during communication.

Supported by some communication drivers.

Swaps the upper and lower bytes of each word (16-bit) of string data.

Uses a checksum for verifying the communication.

Select this option to enable a communication error pop-up message. This message will appear on the Xpanel device whenever a communication error occurs.