This document has only the specific information about the device connection settings and its address syntax.

Refer to the User Guide for more information on the Device Module.

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Summary

Communication Driver Information

Driver name

Genisys

Assembly Name

T.ProtocolDriver.Genisys

Assembly Version

1.3.3.8

Available for Linux

False

Devices supported 

Genisys

Manufacturer

Genisys

Protocol

Proprietary over TCP/IP

PC Requirements

Serial port


Channels Configuration

Protocol Options

Not used in this driver.

Slave Mode

For Slave mode, the settings are configured as follows:

  • Server Mode: True
  • Accept Unsolicited: False
  • Port: Port configured in Master device.


Node Configuration

Station Configuration 

On the station configuration, there are the following parameters:

Where:

  • IP: IP Address.
  • Port: Port Number.
  • Slave ID: Slave ID in network.
  • Recall: Number of polls before a recall.
  • Secure Polls: Enable/Disable a CheckSum on the polls.

Master Mode

For Master Mode, all parameters must be configured.

Slave Mode

For Slave Mode, only IP and Slave ID parameters must be configured.


Point Configuration

Address

 The syntax for the Genisys communication point is:

  • Type: Indicator to Commands or Indications.
  • Address: Indicator to Commands or Indications

Write Group

When configuring the write address points, they must be in a WriteGroup since the communication always sends all 8 bits at once.

To configure the WriteGroup AccessType:

  1. Go to Devices → AccessTypes.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. Set a WriteTrigger to a Tag.


     5. After configuring the AccessType, go to Devices → Points.

     6. Set the Control points to the newly created AccessType.

Read Group - Slave Mode

When using the Genisys driver in Slave Mode, the Points must be configured for an AccessType with some specific configuration parameters.

To configure this AccessType:

  1. Go to Devices → AccessTypes.
  2. Click Create New. 
  3. Set ReadPolling to Never and check Read On Startup.


     4. After the configuration of the AccessType, go to Devices → Points.

     5. Set the Control points to the newly created AccessType.


Driver Revision History

Genisys Revision History
Version Notes
1.3.3.8Initial release on new documentation standards.


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