Overview
Channels are created and configured to handle specific communication protocols and drivers. Each channel is defined by a specific protocol driver and connection type, such as RS-232 or TCP/IP. Channels allow the module to access multiple devices (such as PLCs) using the defined protocol and interface.
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Configuring Device Channels
Device channels are the pathways for communication between the HMI and the devices in the system. To The sections below describe how to create and configure channelsedit device channels on the platform in more detail.
Creating A New Channel
To create a new channel, follow these steps:
- Access Devices → Channels.
- Click on the plus icon.
- Fill Choose a Protocol and fill in the fields and set theChannel settings Channel Name and Description fields. The following next section on this page describes each option available.
- Click
The Create New Channel window displays.
Enter or select information, as needed.
Click OK. The channel is added as a new row in the table
- OK
The following table describes each available property you can configure when creating a channel:
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Device Channel Creation Settings | |
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Field/Column | Description |
Channel Name | Enter a name Name for the channel. |
Protocol | Select The protocol the protocol this channel useswill use. |
Description | Enter a description Description for this the channel. |
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For more information about the configuration for common protocols and interfaces, click Help at the top of the tab inside FrameworX. |
To edit device channels:
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Editing A Channel
To edit an existing channel, follow these steps
Go to- Access
- Devices → Channels.
To add or remove a column (visualization only), right-click the column heading area and select or deselect columns.
- Double click the property you wish to edit on the row corresponding to the channel you want to modify.
- Edit the property fields.
The following table describes each available property you can configure when editing a channel:
Field | |||
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Device Channel Configuration Properties | |||
Field/Column | Description | ||
ProtocolOptionsProtocol Options | Configure Defines the options for this protocol. Protocol The options depend on the selected protocol. Check , check each documentation to guide you. | ||
Interface | Select Defines the interface type for this channel.
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SettingsConfigure | Defines the settings for this channel. The available values will depend on the interface the channel is using.
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Timeout | Configure Defines the timeout options for this channel. Typically, keep the default value. | ||
InitialState | Select Defines the initial state for this channel., the states can be as follows:
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Remote Settings | Set Defines the primary IP and backup IP to configure the remote computer where this channel will run. | ||
Driver Version | The Defines the version of the current driver being used. | ||
Restarting
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:Use tittlesIt is possible to restart the Channel of the device module via script. That way, you don't have to shut down the entire system.
In Scripts > Classes, create a To do so follow these steps:
- Access Scripts → Classes
Create a new class using the
following C# code:
Code Block language c# @Device
.Channel.XXXX.Stop()
Device
@Device.Channel.
XXXX.Start()
The "XXXX" refers to the name of the
used channel.
You can create a Task or Expression to call this class when needed , you can also and also do it in other ways that don't use the class. You can configure a button to perform this task in a screen, as example.
You can also learn how to configure Remote Channels here.
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