Idec Micro Channel Tag

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Introduction

The Idec Micro Channel Tag provides a serial SCADA communication channel to Idec Micro PLC Devices.

Configuration Properties

The Idec Micro serial channel supports the properties of the Active Channel Tag plus these properties:

Property	Type	Version	Description
Port	WSTRING	2.1	The name of the communications port. For example 'COM1:'
Mode	WSTRING	2.1	The serial port communication speed, data format and handshake mode. Click the Browse button to edit the serial port mode using the Serial Port Mode Editor. You can also type in the serial port mode string directly. See Serial Port Mode String for how this property is formatted.

Tag Commands

The Idec Micro Serial Channel Tag supports the tag commands of the Active Channel Tag.:

Example Configuration

This is an example of a channel suitable for an Idec Micro PLC.

Notes:

• The serial port is COM1.
• The bit rate is 9600 Baud.
• The serial character framing is 7 data bits, even parity and 1 stop bit.
• The reply timeout is 5 seconds.

Relationships to Other Tag Types

The Idec Micro Channel Tag builds on the features of these tag types:

• Active Channel Tag
• Channel Tag
• Alarm Tag
• Core Tag

Further Information

Idec Micro PLC Tag

To learn about the Idec Micro PLC Tags that can be associated with Idec Micro serial channels.

Alarm Conditions

To learn about abnormal conditions in SCADA applications.

Serial Port Mode Editor

To learn how to set the communications speed, data format, and handshake mode of the serial port.

Glossary

For the meaning of terms used in Fernhill SCADA.

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