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iKAN Series Message Display
User Manual
V 1.1.0, Dec. 2022
iKAN-116(A)/iKAN-116S/iKAN-124(A)/iKAN-124S
iKAN-208(A)/iKAN-216(A)/iKAN-224(A)
Technical Support: service@icpdas.com
Author: Tony Lee
Editor: Anna Huang

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  • Page 1 Series Message Display User Manual V 1.1.0, Dec. 2022 iKAN-116(A)/iKAN-116S/iKAN-124(A)/iKAN-124S iKAN-208(A)/iKAN-216(A)/iKAN-224(A) Technical Support: service@icpdas.com Author: Tony Lee Editor: Anna Huang...
  • Page 2 Warranty All products manufactured by ICP DAS are under warranty regarding defective materials for a period of one year, beginning from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Warning ICP DAS assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the use of this product. ICP DAS reserves the right to change this manual at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................6 1.1. Features .......................... 7 1.2. Specification ........................9 1.3. Overview ........................12 1.4. Wire Connection ......................15 1.5. Dimension ........................17 Getting Started ....................21 2.1. Checking the Package ....................21 2.2. Assembling the iKAN ..................... 24 2.2.1.
  • Page 4 3.2. System Configuration ....................49 3.2.1. Exporting pre-configured messages ................50 3.2.2. Ethernet Configuration ....................54 3.2.3. Serial Port Configuration .................... 56 3.2.4. MISC ........................... 58 3.3. eSearch Utility....................... 63 3.3.1. Configuring the IP Address ..................64 3.3.2. Sending the Modbus Command to iKAN ..............66 3.3.2.1.
  • Page 5 Displaying Data from CL/DL series modules ............112 5.1. Displaying Data from CL/DL Modules Connected to Ethernet ........114 5.2. Displaying Data from CL/DL Modules Connected to RS-485 .......... 123 Appendix. Variable Types and Modbus Register Map ..........132 Revision History ......................138...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PC, mobile device, or smartphone without any limitations related to specific control tools or programs. Each model in the iKAN series provides storage space for up to 128 messages with user-defined priority. In addition, 168 variables allow data on a PC, PLC or other controller to be automatically integrated into a message and then displayed.

  • Page 7: Features

    The following is a brief summary of the features and capabilities of iKAN displays. PLC HMI The iKAN series can be employed as a large HMI with a memory storage of up to 128 messages with user-defined priority, each of which can be used to display information generated by a PLC.
  • Page 8 Import/Export the message configuration The iKAN series allows a message and the parameters of the variables to be saved as a configuration file, which can then be loaded onto another iKAN series device to avoid the need to repeat the configuration.

  • Page 9: Specification

    1.2. Specification The table below summarizes the specifications of the iKAN series of displays. iKAN-116/iKAN-116S/iKAN-124/iKAN-124S Model iKAN-116 iKAN-116S iKAN-124 iKAN-124S Display Color Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Light Blue, Purple or White Character Sets 16 x 16 Unicode or 8 x 16 ASCII...
  • Page 10 100 to 240 VAC Consumption 0.3A @ AC 120 V 0.35 A @ AC 120 V Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C Storage Temperature -10 to 75°C Humidity 10 to 90% RH, Non-condensing iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 10...
  • Page 11 0.3 A @ AC 120 V 0.4 A @ AC 120 V 0.5 A @ AC 120 V Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C Storage Temperature -10 to 75°C Humidity 10 to 90% RH, Non-condensing iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 11...

  • Page 12: Overview

    The reset button is used to check the IP address and restore all settings to the factory default. By pressing the Reset button for 5 seconds, the IP address for the iKAN series device will be shown on the display. This is very useful, especially when you have forgotten the IP address needed to access the iKAN series display.
  • Page 13 ● LED Indicator The iKAN series display contains six LED indicators that display the status of the iKAN series display. The details are: LED Indicator/Label State Meaning The power is on. Red-Blinking The OS is functioning. Reset The Reset button is activated.
  • Page 14 ● Terminal Block The iKAN series display contains a terminal block with 20 poles, as illustrated below. For more information related to the identification of the wiring connections, refer to Section 1.4. Wire Connection. COM Ports COM1: RS-485 D1+ and D1-...

  • Page 15: Wire Connection

    1.4. Wire Connection The iKAN series display contains a terminal block which provides access to a number of communication formats. The following illustrates the wiring information for the terminal block. RS-232 Wiring RS- 485 Wiring iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...
  • Page 16 OFF State as 1 Close to GND Open Dry Contact DO Wiring On State OFF State Input Type Readback as 1 Readback as 0 +5 to +24 VDC Open (Sink, NPN) iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 16...

  • Page 17: Dimension

    1.5. Dimension The diagrams below provide details of the dimensions for the iKAN series of displays that can be used when defining the specifications for any enclosures to be installed. All dimensions are in millimeters. iKAN-116S iKAN-124S iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...
  • Page 18 Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 18...
  • Page 19 Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 19...
  • Page 20 Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 20...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    For Single-Panel iKAN Display: iKAN-116S, iKAN-124S and iKAN-208 iKAN-116S/iKAN-124S/iKAN-208 Quick Start Guide …. Wall Mounting Kit * 2 CA-0910 Screw Driver M4x6L Screw RS-232 Cable iKAN-116S: Screw * 8 iKAN-124S: Screw * 8 iKAN-208: Screw *16 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 21...
  • Page 22 Quick Start Guide Wall Mounting Kit * 2 CA-0910 Screw Driver RS-232 Cable …. …. M4x6L Screw M3x6L Screw iKAN-116: Screw * 8 iKAN-116: Screw * 6 iKAN-216: Screw *16 iKAN-216: Screw *8 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 22...
  • Page 23 Quick Start Guide Wall Mounting Kit * 2 CA-0910 Screw Driver RS-232 Cable …. …. M4x6L Screw M3x6L Screw iKAN-124: Screw * 8 iKAN-124: Screw * 12 iKAN-224: Screw *16 iKAN-224: Screw *16 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 23...

  • Page 24: Assembling The Ikan

    30 mm. 2.2.1. Installing a Single-Panel iKAN Display Fasten the left and right mounting plates to each side of the iKAN display with the 8/16 screws supplied. iKAN-116S/iKAN-124S iKAN-208 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 24...

  • Page 25: Installing A Two-Panel Ikan Display

    Each line of the module contains two connectors that can be used to connect the iKAN display. 1. Remove the connectors from the opening on the side of the module: Left Side View Right Side View 2. Connect the connectors and attach the modules iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 25...
  • Page 26 Rear View Top View Bottom View 4. Fasten the left and right mounting plates to each side of the iKAN display with the 8/16 (M4 x 6L) screws supplied iKAN-116 iKAN-216 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 26...

  • Page 27: Installing Three-Panel Ikan Display

    Each row of the module contains two connectors that can be used to connect the iKAN display. 1. Remove the connectors from the opening on the side of the module: Left Side View Middle View Right Side View iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 27...
  • Page 28 2. Connect the connectors and attach the modules 3. Fasten the modules together using the 12/16 (M3x 6L) screws supplied Rear View Top View Bottom View iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 28...
  • Page 29 4. Fasten the left and right mounting plates to each side of the iKAN display with the 8/16 (M4 x 6L) screws supplied iKAN-124 iKAN-224 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 29...

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Power And Pc

    2.3. Connecting to the Power and PC The iKAN series display includes two standard Ethernet ports (RJ-45) which provide access to the iKAN via a PC. To configure the iKAN using the PC, you must first establish a connection between the iKAN and the PC.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Ikan To A Network

    The factory default IP address for each iKAN device is 192.168.255.1. Before integrating an iKAN series display into your network, you should configure the IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway addresses for the device by setting the values that are valid for your network system.
  • Page 32 4. Enter the relevant values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway, etc., and then click the OK button. The new settings for the iKAN display will take effect within 2 seconds. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...

  • Page 33: Editing Your First Ikan Message

    3. Select the language (English or Traditional Chinese) you wish to use by clicking the icon at the right hand side of the navigation bar at the top of the iKAN web interface. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...
  • Page 34 4. Click the MESSAGE POOL menu at the top of the page, select the message number you wish to add, and then click the button 5. Click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 34...
  • Page 35 Select the desired color from the Color drop-down menu iii. Enter the following string in the Message text field: Hello World! iv. Click the Update button Hello World! 6. The message will be shown on the display. Hello World! iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 35...

  • Page 36: Configuration

    3. Configuration The iKAN series device can be accessed and configured using a standard web-browser, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or IE, etc., or Safari on a Mac, or via an Internet-enabled mobile device. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...

  • Page 37: Web Interface

    SERIAL PORT parameters for the serial port and add DL/CL 3.2.3 series modules connected via RS-485. Allows you to adjust the brightness, moving 3.1.5 MISC. speed, or reset the device. 3.2.4 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 37...

  • Page 38: Editing And Managing Messages

    3.1.1. Editing and Managing Messages A maximum of 128 messages with user-defined priority can be stored on the iKAN series device, and each message can contain a maximum of 20 Unicode characters or 50 ASCII characters. The contents of each message can be pre-configured individually via the MESSAGE POOL page on the web interface.

  • Page 39: Applying The Variable Maps

    1. Click the DATA POOL menu item, and then click the item in the menu for the variable type you want to edit 2. Click the address of the variable you would like to configure. Modbus address The value of a variable iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 39...
  • Page 40 From the drop-down menu, select the desired color for the variable, and then click the Update button For more details about displaying values using a variable map, refer to Section 4.3. Displaying a Value Applied using a Variable Map iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 40...

  • Page 41: Mapping Physical Values To Integer-Type Variables

    For example, using the range -32768 to 36767 to convert to -10V to +10V. The iKAN series device is able to perform data mapping to translate an integer value that has been read from a remote data source to a readable physical value.

  • Page 42: Changing The Number Of Decimal Places For The Value Of A Float-Type Variable

    For more detailed information about how to change the number of decimal places for the value of a float-type variable, refer to Section 4.3.2. Displaying a Value with a Specific Number of Decimal Places for Float-type Variables Modbus address The value of a variable iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 42...

  • Page 43: Assigning Strings To Coil Variables

    3.1.2.3. Assigning Strings to Coil Variables iKAN series devices provide a string mapping function that allows the value of a coil variable to be mapped in order to make the coil value more meaningful when reading the message. The text mapping function allows a maximum of 10 Unicode characters or 30 ASCII characters to be entered to represent a value of 0 or 1.

  • Page 44: Dio

    3.1.3. DIO iKAN series devices have two DI and two DO channels, the DI channels can be used to connect physical buttons or signals from devices in the field, as well as the DO channels can be used to connect sound and light alarm devices. If an emergency event occurs, the host in the control center can turn on alarm devices or read the status of button/switch connected to the iKAN device.

  • Page 45: Dl Status

    RS-485 interface without a host PC, obtain the real-time data from these modules, and refresh the data when it is displayed on the iKAN series device. Up to 8 DL/CL series modules can be connected via Ethernet, as well as up to 16 modules can be connected to each RS-485 port. That is to say, one iKAN display can connect up to 40 modules, and display the field measurement data in text message without a PC involved.

  • Page 46: System

    ■ The contents of a message and/or variable can be exported to a CSV file, and then imported to other iKAN series devices. It is helpful to simplify and speed up the repetitive operations of setting up multiple devices. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...
  • Page 47 The Serial Port page displays the configuration for COM 1 and COM3. You can also add information for connecting DL/CL module connected to the RS-485 port for displaying measured data in text messages. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 47...
  • Page 48 MISC ■ The functions of setting the brightness, message moving speed and system time, restoring factory defaults and software reset are given on the MISC page. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 48...

  • Page 49: System Configuration

    3.2. System Configuration The following sections describe the details of the configuration items on the System page. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 49...

  • Page 50: Exporting Pre-Configured Messages

    3.2.1. Exporting pre-configured messages If your system includes more than one iKAN series device, it could take a lot of time to individually configure each one. To simplify this process, the Import/Export function can be used to pre-configure the contents of a message or variable on the iKAN series device before using Modbus TCP/RTU commands to manage the message pool, thereby reducing the need to repeat the configuration tasks multiple times.
  • Page 51 2. Click the Choose File button to select the desired CSV file, and then click the Import button to load the contents of the configuration file into the system Import operation area Export operation area iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 51...
  • Page 52 2. Click the Save button to save the configuration, and then click the Export button to export configuration to the msg_con.csv file in the default download location in your browser. Import operation area Export operation area iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 52...
  • Page 53 The content of the msg_con.csv is encoded, so you cannot modify it in text editor or Excel. Once the file is imported into another iKAN device, the configuration for messages, variables and CL/DL series modules will automatically be applied to the new one. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 53...

  • Page 54: Ethernet Configuration

    NOTE If the NTP time synchronization is enabled, it is necessary to specify a DNS server for resolving the domain name and getting the IP address of NTP server. TP 伺服器。 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 54...
  • Page 55 2. Click the Update Settings button to save your changes. ■ Adding information for DL/CL series modules connected to the network For more detailed description, please refer to Section 5.1. Displaying Data from CL/DL Modules Connected to Ethernet iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 55...

  • Page 56: Serial Port Configuration

    Alternatively, connect to the DL/CL series modules series modules for displaying measured data in text messages, without the intervention of a host PC. The default parameters are: Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: Stop Bit(s): Parity: None iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 56...
  • Page 57 3. Click the Save Settings button to complete the process ■ Adding information for DL/CL series modules connected to the RS-485 port For more detailed description, please refer to Section 5.2. Displaying Data from CL/DL Modules Connected to RS-485 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 57...

  • Page 58: Misc

    3.2.4. MISC The functions of setting the brightness, message moving speed and system time, restoring factory defaults and software reset are given on the MISC page. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 58...
  • Page 59 1. Enter the delay time for message switch in the text box of Delay Message Switch Between Message Switch (second). The range of valid values is 1 (second) to 32 (s). 2. Click the Update button to save your changes iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 59...
  • Page 60 1. Before enabling the NTP function, you need to go to the Ethernet page to set a DNS server IP address. Then click the Update Settings button to complete the settings. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 60...
  • Page 61 To synchronize the date and time values with the PC, follow the instructions given below. 1. Slide the button next to Function Status to the left. 2. Click the Update button. The date and time values will then be synchronized with the PC. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 61...
  • Page 62 Viewing the Module Name and Firmware Version The module name and firmware version are located at the bottom of the MISC page. You can confirm the firmware version here if you need to update the firmware. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 62...

  • Page 63: Esearch Utility

    Ethernet I/O modules which are connected to the same subnetwork as the Host PC, configuring the Ethernet parameters, such as IP address, subnet mask and gateway etc., or updating firmware. The eSearch Utility can be obtained from: https://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?nation=TW&kw=esearch Default Installation Path C:\ICPDAS\eSearch iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 63...

  • Page 64: Configuring The Ip Address

    1. Launch the eSearch utility and click the Search Server button 2. Once the search process has completed, double-click the name of iKAN display to open the Configure Server (UDP) dialog box iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 64...
  • Page 65 3. Enter the relevant values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway, etc., and then click the OK button. The new settings for the iKAN display will take effect within 2 seconds. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...

  • Page 66: Sending The Modbus Command To Ikan

    RS-485 RS-485 The Modbus TCP Master tool can be used to send a Modbus message to either read or write I/O values via the Ethernet. Hello World! LAN port LAN port iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 66...

  • Page 67: Sending Modbus Rtu Command To The Ikan Display

    3.3.2.1. Sending Modbus RTU Command to the iKAN Display 1. Select the Modbus RTU Master option from the Tools menu 2. Select the COM Port and Baud Rate from the respective drop-down menus, and then click the Open button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 67...
  • Page 68 3. Enter a command in the command line field and then click the Send Command button to transmit the command 4. The command will be displayed on the left-hand side of the text box area, and the response will be shown on the right-hand side iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 68...

  • Page 69: Send Modbus Tcp Command To The Ikan Display

    1. Select the Modbus TCP Master option from the Tools menu 2. Enter the IP address and the Port number in the respective text fields and then click the Connect button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 69...
  • Page 70 3. Enter a command in the command line field and then click the Send Command button to transmit the command 4. The command will be displayed on the left-hand side of the text box area, and the response will be shown on the right-hand side iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 70...

  • Page 71: Messages

    The iKAN web configuration interface provides a convenient and simple method to easily manage the message contents and its effects. A maximum of 128 messages with user-defined priority can be stored on the iKAN series device, and each message can contain a maximum of 20 Unicode characters or 50 ASCII characters.
  • Page 72 By default, any message that is added has no effect until you add parameters to the message form. Click the button to enter the message form. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 72...
  • Page 73 Item Function Display Status Check this checkbox to enable the contents of the message to be displayed on the iKAN series device. Instant Check this checkbox to set this message as an instant message. Message Moving Mode Select a value from the drop-down menu to specify the message moving mode.
  • Page 74 Select the desired color from the Color drop-down menu iii. Enter the following string in the Message text field: Hello World! iv. Click the Update button Hello World! The text message will be shown on the display. Hello World! iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 74...

  • Page 75: Displaying Messages With Variables

    4.2. Displaying Messages with Variables The iKAN series device allows data related to items such as the Ethernet configuration, the RTC value, and other information, to be inserted into a message as a system variable. The format for using a system variable in a message that has a length of 5 bytes is as follows:...
  • Page 76 System variables (3xxxx, 0 based) Modbus Address Length Description Value Range Attribute Decimal Hex. 30000 0000 The IP address for the iKAN series 0 to 255 device 30003 0003 30004 0004 The Mask address for the iKAN 0 to 255...
  • Page 77 1: Blue 2: Green 3: Sky Blue 41408 0580 Color for common messages 0 to 4: Red 127 in the first row. 5: Purple 41535 05FF 6: Yellow 7: White 8: Random iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 77...
  • Page 78 The contents of ASCII string 4 ASCII 41959 07A7 41960 07A8 The contents of ASCII string 5 ASCII 41991 07C7 41992 07C8 The contents of ASCII string 6 ASCII 42023 07E7 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 78...
  • Page 79 The color for integer variables 0 to 4: Red 5: Purple 42763 0ACB 6: Yellow 42700 0A8C 7: White The color for float variables 0 to 63 8: Random 42763 0ACB iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 79...

  • Page 80: Inserting System Variables Into A Message

    4.2.1. Inserting System Variables into a Message The iKAN series device allows data related to items such as the Ethernet configuration, the RTC value, and other information, to be inserted into a message as a system variable. The format for...
  • Page 81 For example, the following explains how to configure a message to display the IP address for the iKAN series device in message 1. 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button 2. Click the...
  • Page 82 Enter the following string in the Message text field: IP: %y000.%y001.%y002.%y003 iv. Click the Update button The IP address for the iKAN series device will be shown on the display. I P : 1 0 . 1 . 0 . 1 0 8 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...

  • Page 83: Displaying The Current Date And Time

    Day of the week in Chinese 30017 0011 characters: 0 to 6 日、一、二、三、四、五、六 30018 0012 Hours (24-hour format) 0 to 23 30019 0013 Minutes 0 to 59 30020 0014 Seconds 0 to 59 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 83...
  • Page 84 For example, the following explains how to configure a message to display the current date for the iKAN series device in message 1: 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button 2. Click the...
  • Page 85 %y012/%y013/%y014 %y018 : %y019 iv. Click the Update button %y012/%y013/%y014 %y018 : %y019 The date and time for the iKAN series device will be shown on the display. 2 0 1 6 / 2 / 2 0 1 2 : 0 0 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0...

  • Page 86: Inserting Integer-Type Variables Into A Message

    3-digit decimal number u: Unsigned integer (0 to 65535) i: Signed integer (-32768 to 32767) A maximum of 64 integer variables can be stored on the iKAN series device, and are accessed using Modbus register addresses 40000 to 40063. Modbus Address...
  • Page 87 For example, the following explains how to insert a signed type integer variable into Modbus register 40001 using message address 1. 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button 2. Click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 87...
  • Page 88 The message contains the value for integer variable 1 will be shown on the iKAN display. Input Voltage: 32767 V The iKAN series device provides a data mapping function for Integer-type variables. Refer to Section 4.3.1. Displaying Mapping Data for Integer-type Variables...

  • Page 89: Inserting Float-Type Variables Into A Message

    Variable Type Character 3-digit decimal number f: Float variable (-3.4E+38 to +3.4E+38) A maximum of 64 float variables can be stored on the iKAN series device, and are accessed using Modbus register addresses 40128 to 40254. Modbus Address Length Description...
  • Page 90 For example, the following explains how to insert a float-type variable into Modbus register 40130 using message address 1. 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button 2. Click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 90...
  • Page 91 The value for float-type variable 1 will be shown on the iKAN display. Pressure: 0.9 bars The iKAN series device allows the number of decimal places to be modified for Float-type variables. Refer to Section 4.3.2. Displaying a Value with a Specified Number of Decimal Places...

  • Page 92: Inserting Coil-Type Variables Into A Message

    Delimiter Character Variable Type Modbus Address: 3-digit decimal number b: Coil A maximum of 40 Coil type variables can be stored on the iKAN series device, and are accessed using Modbus register addresses 00000 to 00039. Modbus Address Value Length...
  • Page 93 For example, the following explains how to insert a coil variable into Modbus register 00000 using message 1: 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button 2. Click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 93...
  • Page 94 The value for Coil variable 1 will be shown on the iKAN display. Coil variable 1 = 1 The iKAN series device provides a string mapping function that allows the value of the coil variable to be mapped. Refer to Section 4.3.3.

  • Page 95: Inserting Ascii Strings Into A Message

    Variable Type ASCII String Number: 1-digit decimal number a: ASCII string 0 to 7 A maximum of 8 ASCII strings can be stored on the iKAN series device, and are accessed using Modbus register addresses 41800 to 42055. Modbus Address Length...
  • Page 96 For example, the following explains how to configure a message to display the contents of an ASCII string in a message at address 1: 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 96...
  • Page 97 Check the Display Status checkbox ii. Select the desired color from the Color drop-down menu iii. Enter the following string in the Message text field: iv. Click the Update button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 97...
  • Page 98 4. Use any software that supports Modbus RTU/TCP ASCII protocol to send the following value to the iKAN Modbus registers from 41800 t0 41806. The message sent to ASCII string 0 will be shown on the iKAN display. ASCII string! iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 98...

  • Page 99: Inserting Unicode Strings Into A Message

    The format for using a variable in a message is a 3-byte string as follows: Delimiter Character Variable Type Unicode String Number: 1-digit decimal number n: Unicode string One Unicode strings can be stored on the iKAN series device, and can be accessed using Modbus register addresses 43000 to 43031. Modbus Address Length Description...
  • Page 100 For example, the following explains how to configure a message to display the contents of an ASCII string in a message at address 1: 1. Select message No. 1 from the message pool, and then click the button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 100...
  • Page 101 Check the Display Status checkbox ii. Select the desired color from the Color drop-down menu iii. Enter the following string in the Message text field: iv. Click the Update button iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 101...
  • Page 102 4. Use any software that supports Modbus RTU/TCP ASCII protocol to send the following value to the iKAN Modbus registers from 43000 t0 43018. The stored value for Unicode string will be shown on the iKAN display. Unicode string! iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 102...

  • Page 103: Displaying A Value Applied Using A Variable Map

    Current variable maps are listed on the DATA POOL page. The value of most variables can be individually pre-configured via the variable maps page. Modbus Address Value of variable iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 103...

  • Page 104: Displaying Mapping Data For Integer-Type Variables

    For example, using the value range -32768 to 36767 to convert to the voltage range -10 V to +10 V. The iKAN series device is able to perform data mapping to translate an integer value that has been read from a remote data source to a readable physical value.
  • Page 105 Source High The maximum value of the integer 65535 Target High The maximum value of the physical value Decimal Places The number of decimal places to be used for the converted value iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 105...
  • Page 106 The value for integer variable 1 will be shown on the iKAN display, but will now use the scaled value text rather than the integer value. Input Voltage: 32767 V Input Voltage: 5.00 V iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 106...

  • Page 107: Displaying A Value With A Specified Number Of Decimal Places For Float-Type

    1. On the FLOAT page, click the option for address 130, and then click the Adv. Config button Modbus Address Value of variable Change the value Change the color for displaying the value on the iKAN iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 107...
  • Page 108 Update button The value for float-type variable 1 will be shown on the iKAN display using the specified number of decimal places. Pressure: 0.9 bars Pressure: 0.921 bars iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 108...

  • Page 109: Displaying The Value Of A Coil Variable Using Replacement Text

    The configuration area has been populated based on the number of the address selected. Modbus Address Value of variable Change the value Change the color for displaying the value on the iKAN iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 109...
  • Page 110 The iKAN series device provides a string mapping function that allows the value of the coil variable to be mapped in order to make it more meaningful when reading the message. The text mapping function allows a maximum of 10 Unicode characters or 30 ASCII characters to be entered to represent a value of 0 or 1.
  • Page 111 OFF status. The value for coil variable 1 is now replaced by the mapping text on the display. Coil variable 0 = 1 Coil variable 0 = Operating iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 111...

  • Page 112: Displaying Data From Cl/Dl Series Modules

    Modbus address for each measurement item will be created automatically. It allows these measured values can be inserted into a message and updated to the latest value when they are displayed on the iKAN series device. It also allows remote host to access data from multiple modules with a Modbus TCP/RTU command.
  • Page 113 Simply enter the information for the connected modules and put the variable symbol for the measurement item into a message, and then the value of measurement data can be displayed in the message and be automatically refreshed when it is displayed on the iKAN series device. Insert variable symbol...

  • Page 114: Displaying Data From Cl/Dl Modules Connected To Ethernet

    Enabling the Modbus TCP Master mode 1. Select Connect to DL series module from the drop-down menu in the Modbus TCP Master section on the Ethernet subpage of System, and then click Update Settings. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 114...
  • Page 115 Delay Between Polls: Set the delay time in ms for two Modbus TCP commands. The setting  value needs be greater than 50ms. 2. Click the OK button on the pop-up dialog box. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 115...
  • Page 116 Adding information for connecting CL/DL series module 3. Click the icon for adding CL/DL series module in the title bar of DL Configuration Table. Module Number 4. Enter the information into the relevant fields. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 116...
  • Page 117 502. Clicks the Save button 5. Click the Reset button on the MISC page and wait the iKAN display to restart (about 8 seconds) to make the configuration take effect. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 117...
  • Page 118 Ethernet. Click LAN to open the list of Connection status connected module(s) Red number (0): count of failed connections Green number (1): count of successful connections iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 118...
  • Page 119 7. Click the module in list to view the real-time data from the module. LAN: connection interface CL-201-E: Module name Real-time data iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 119...
  • Page 120 8. Click Modbus Table to view the table of contents for measurement items, their Modbus addresses and the variable symbols used to be inserted into a message. Modbus address Variable symbol Description for measurement item: Module name (LAN Interface: Module IP/Modbus ID) Measurement item iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 120...
  • Page 121 The icon for adding a message The icon for editing a message Clicks the icon to delete a message Message number To Enable/ Disable the display of a message The content of a message iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 121...
  • Page 122 10. Insert the desired variable symbol into a message such as Temperature: %y520 C and click the Update button. Temperature: %y520 C 11. Check the message is correctly displayed with measured value from the CL/DL series module. Temperature: 25.6 C iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 122...

  • Page 123: Displaying Data From Cl/Dl Modules Connected To Rs-485

    2. Select Connect to DL series modules from the drop-down menu in the Modbus RTU Master section on the Serial Port subpage of System, and then click the Save Settings button. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 123...
  • Page 124 Delay Between Polls: Set the delay time in ms for two Modbus TCP commands. The setting  value needs be greater than 50ms. 3. Click the OK button on the pop-up dialog box. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 124...
  • Page 125 Adding information for connecting CL/DL series module 4. Click the icon for adding CL/DL series module in the title bar of DL Configuration Table. Module Number 5. Enter the information into the relevant fields. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 125...
  • Page 126 Selects the model name Clicks the Save button 6. Click the Reset button on the MISC page and wait the iKAN display to restart (about 8 seconds) to make the configuration take effect. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 126...
  • Page 127 Ethernet. Click COM port to open the Connection status list of connected module(s) Red number (0): count of failed connections Green number (10): count of successful connections iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 127...
  • Page 128 8. Click the module name in list to view the real-time data from the module. COM1: connection interface CL-202-E: Module name Real-time data iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 128...
  • Page 129 9. Click Modbus Table to view the table of contents for measurement items, their Modbus addresses and the variable symbols used to be inserted into a message. Modbus address Variable symbol Description for measurement item: Module name (COM Port Interface: Modbus ID) Measurement item iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 129...
  • Page 130 The icon for adding a message The icon for editing a message Clicks the icon to delete a message Message number To Enable/ Disable the display of a message The content of a message iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 130...
  • Page 131 11. Insert the desired variable symbol into a message such as CO2: %y518 ppm and click the Update button. CO2: %y518 ppm 12. Check the message is correctly displayed with measured value from the CL/DL series module. CO2: 472 ppm iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 131...

  • Page 132: Appendix. Variable Types And Modbus Register Map

    Variable Types ■ The iKAN series device allows data related to items such as the Ethernet configuration, the RTC value, and other information, to be inserted into a message as a system variable. The format for using a system variable in a message has a length of 5 bytes, as follows:...
  • Page 133 System variables (3xxxx, 0 based) Modbus Address Value Length Description Attribute Range Decimal Hex. 30000 0000 The IP address for the iKAN series 0 to 255 device 30003 0003 30004 0004 The Mask address for the iKAN 0 to 255 series device 30007...
  • Page 134 Data mapping arguments: Target 0 to 65535 40703 02BF 40768 0300 Data mapping arguments: Target 0 to 65535 High 40831 033F 40896 0380 Data mapping arguments: 0 to 2 Decimal Places 40959 03BF iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 134...
  • Page 135 The priority for messages 0 to 0: Common 1: Instant 41759 06DF 41800 0708 The contents of ASCII string 0 ASCII 41831 0727 41832 0728 The contents of ASCII string 1 ASCII 41863 0747 iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 135...
  • Page 136 4: Red on the second row. 5: Purple 42227 08B3 6: Yellow 7: White 8: Random 42300 08FC The message moving type for 0 to 3 messages 0 to 127 42427 097B iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 136...
  • Page 137 The color for integer variables 0 4: Red to 63 5: Purple 42763 0ACB 6: Yellow 42700 0A8C 7: White The color for float variables 0 to 8: Random 42763 0ACB iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 137...

  • Page 138: Revision History

    Revision Date Description 1.0.1 September 2019 Initial issue 1.0.2 February 2021 Modify the workflow of iKAN updates in chapter 5. 1.1.0 December 2022 Description update for user interface and new functions. iKAN Series Display User Manual v 1.1.0 Page: 138...

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