Introduction - ICP DAS USA iKAN Series User Manual

1. Introduction

The iKAN series is a family of industrial Modbus LED display devices that deliver industrial-grade
anti-noise capabilities, as well as reliability and stability. The device is highly suitable for presenting
formatted messages in indoor areas using either Unicode characters, which can be used to display
multiple languages, or ASCII characters. Support for the popular Modbus industrial protocol is
provided meaning that the iKAN display device can be easily integrated into existing PLC and
SCADA environments.
168 variables are provided to allow data written from a PC or a PLC to be displayed in a formatted
message in real-time. Seven colors are available for the text, which can be used to indicate
different degrees of importance of the message, as well as significantly increasing the readability
of the message in an industrial arena.
Messages can be edited using a standard web browser, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or IE, etc.,
on a PC, mobile device, or smartphone without any limitations related to specific control tools or
programs. The display of individual messages can also be remotely enabled or disabled as
necessary using the same standard web browser. Each model in the iKAN series provides storage
space for up to 128 messages with user-defined priority, each containing a maximum of 20
Unicode characters or 100 ASCII characters. With an open user interface and the ability to display
real-time data, the iKAN series display can be installed in a variety of indoor spaces, including
shopping malls, railway stations, and industrial areas.
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