13.1.2 Ethernet Communication Configuration

Select the type of target device. This also selects the driver used to communicate with the device.

Enter the device’s local IP address. This field is enabled only when the Xpanel device type is CM-NP/iNP.

Select the Ethernet protocol to use. You can select UDP/IP or TCP/IP.

Enter the network ID if required by the device protocol.

Enter the node ID if required by the device protocol.

The timeout feature periodically checks whether the connection is still valid. If a requested frame is not received in the assigned time, it will be processed as a communication failure. This option is not applied if the protocol is TCP/IP. Values represent multiples of 100ms. For example, a value of 10 represents 1000ms or 1 second.

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

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

Select this option if you are using a dynamic IP address. This field is enabled only when the Xpanel device type is CM-NP/iNP.

Brings up the configuration window for the selected station.

Deletes the selected station.

Configures communication options for the target device.

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

Select the station type. Different station types are available depending on the device type you selected in the [Communication Port] tab.

Enter the network ID if required by the protocol.

Enter the node ID if required by the protocol.

Enter the unit ID if required by the protocol.

Enter the target device’s IP address.

Enter the socket port 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.

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

Select this option to use fast mode, which speeds up the rate of data transfer. This option is only available for certain station types.

Select this option to fix the Xpanel socket port number at a specific value.

Assign the Xpanel socket port number.

Allows the device to make data write requests to Xpanel.

Sets a limit on the number of WORD and BIT data values that can be requested by the device.

Sets the maximum number of words (16-bit) which can be requested by the device.

Sets the maximum number of bits that can be requested by the device.