ICP DAS USA iKAN Series User manual

iKAN Series Display
User Manual
V1.0.1, May 2018
Written by Tony Lee
Edited by Sunny Chiu
iKAN-116/iKAN-116S/iKAN-124/iKAN-124S
iKAN-208/iKAN-216/iKAN-224

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Contents
1.Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Features..........................................................................................................................7
1.2. Specification ...................................................................................................................9
1.3. Overview ......................................................................................................................12
1.4. Wire Connection ...........................................................................................................14
1.5. Dimension ....................................................................................................................16
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................... 20
2.1. Checking the Package....................................................................................................20
2.2. Assembling the iKAN.....................................................................................................23
2.2.1. One Piece of iKAN Display Installation.......................................................................23
2.2.2. Two Pieces of iKAN Display Installation .....................................................................24
2.2.3. Three Pieces of iKAN Display Installation...................................................................27
2.3. Connecting to the Power and PC....................................................................................31
2.4. Connecting the iKAN to a Network ................................................................................32
2.5. Editing Your First iKAN Message ....................................................................................34
3. Configuration...................................................................................................... 36
3.1. Web Interface ...............................................................................................................37
3.1.1. Editing and Managing Messages................................................................................38
3.1.2. Applying the Variable Maps .......................................................................................39
3.1.2.1. Mapping Physical Values to Integer-Type Variables..................................................41
3.1.2.2. Increasing the Decimal Places for the Number of Float-Type Variable ....................42
3.1.2.3. Assigning Strings to Coil Variables ............................................................................43
3.1.3. Importing/Exporting pre-configured messages.........................................................44
3.1.3.1. Importing a configuration file ...................................................................................45

3.1.3.2. Exporting a configuration file....................................................................................46
3.1.4. Changing the IP Address ............................................................................................47
3.1.5. Connecting to a remote DL-302 device......................................................................48
3.1.6. Setting the Serial Port ................................................................................................49
3.1.7. Setting the Modbus ID ...............................................................................................50
3.1.8. Adjusting the LED Brightness .....................................................................................51
3.1.9. Adjusting the Message Motion Speed.......................................................................52
3.1.10. Restoring the Default Settings ...................................................................................53
3.1.11. Updating Date and Time ............................................................................................54
3.1.12. Resetting the Display..................................................................................................56
3.1.13. Checking the Firmware Information ..........................................................................57
3.2. eSearch Utility...............................................................................................................58
3.2.1. Configuring the IP Address.........................................................................................59
3.2.2. Sending the Modbus Command to iKAN ...................................................................61
3.2.2.1. Using Modbus RTU Command to Configure the iKAN display..................................62
3.2.2.2. Using Modbus TCP Command to configure the iKAN display...................................64
4. Messages............................................................................................................ 66
4.1. Editing and Managing Messages....................................................................................66
4.2. Displaying Messages with Variables...............................................................................69
4.2.1. Inserting System Variables into a Message................................................................75
4.2.1.1. Displaying the IP Address..........................................................................................75
4.2.1.2. Displaying the Current Date and Time......................................................................78
4.2.1.3. Displaying the CO2 and Temperature Values from a Remote DL-302 Module.........80
4.2.2. Inserting Integer-type Variables into a Message .......................................................82
4.2.3. Inserting float-type Variables into a Message............................................................85
4.2.4. Inserting Coil –type Variables into a Message ...........................................................88

4.2.5. Inserting ASCII Strings into a Message.......................................................................91
4.3. Displaying the Value Applied with the Variable Map......................................................94
4.3.1. Displaying the Mapping Data for Integer-type Variables...........................................95
4.3.2. Displaying the Number with Increased Decimal Places for Float-Type Variables......98
4.3.3. Displaying the Value of a Coil Variable with the Replacement Text.........................100
5. iKAN Updates ................................................................................................... 103
Appendix A. How to –.................................................................................................. 160
A.1. How to set iKAN Display in Modbus Configuration Mode .............................................160
Appendix B. Variable Types and Modbus Register Map................................................ 161
B.1. Variable Types .............................................................................................................161
B.2. Modbus Register Map..................................................................................................162
Appendix B. Revision History....................................................................................... 167

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 series display 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 iKAN display devices 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 increase 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 64 common messages and 10 instant messages, each containing a maximum of 40
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.

1.1. Features
The following is a brief summary of features and capabilities in iKAN displays.
PLC HMI
The iKAN series can be employed as a large HMI with a memory storage of up to 64 common
messages and 10 instant messages, each of which can be used to display information generated by
a PLC. Message text can be displayed in a range of seven colors, including red, blue, yellow, green,
light blue, purple, and white, which can be used to indicate warnings or alarms, as well as
increasing the readability of a message.
Supports Multiple Languages
The iKAN series of display device supports Unicode input, meaning that messages can be
configured to be displayed in multiple languages.
Message Editing
A maximum of 64 common messages and 10 instant messages can be preconfigured from the first
moment that the iKAN series display is switched on. When the display is in operation, the focus
needs only be on message management rather than the need to frequently update the messages.
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Message Priority
Instant messages have a higher priority than common messages. Once an instant message is
enabled, the common message currently being displayed will be suspended until the instant
message is disabled. This feature allows the most important information to be displayed in an
emergency situation.
Integer-type variables enable data mapping
The iKAN series of display devices provide the ability to perform data mapping to translate a
computer integer value to a readable physical value, such as the voltage, temperature, or relative
humidity, etc. In the industrial field, this is a commonly performed task between the host
computer and the data-acquisition devices via the Modbus protocol, enabling a reduction in the
resources and programming required for the host computer
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.
Smartphone Application
Users can manage messages via a regular smartphone without requirement of a specific
connection device, meaning that emergency information can be quickly sent to the display using
the smartphone.

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 Set
16-bit Unicode or 7-bit ASCII
Display Size
ASCII
16 characters
24 characters
Unicode
8 characters
12 characters
Message Pool
64 common messages and 10 instant messages
Up to 40 Unicode characters or 100 ASCII characters each
Data Pool
40 Coil values, 64 Float values, and 64 Integer values
RTC (Real-time Clock)
Date and time, 24 hour format, including hours, minutes,
seconds, day of the week, date, month, year
Ethernet
Port
1 x RJ-45, 10/100 Base-TX
Protocol
Modbus TCP Slave, Max. 8 connections
Configuration
Web-based User Interface
COM Port
Interface
RS-232 or RS-485.
Note that the interfaces cannot be used simultaneously
Baud rate (bps)
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Data Format
N81, E81, O81
Protocol
Modbus RTU Slave
Power
Input Range
100 to 240 VAC
Consumption
0.25 A @ 110 VAC,
0.125 A @ 220 VAC
0.3A A @ 110 VAC,
0.15 A @ 220 VAC
Mechanical
Dimensions (W x H x D,
unit: mm)
1346 x 160 x
49
835 x 115 x
37.5
1986 x 160 x
49
1218 x 115 x
37.5

Mechanical
Weight
4.0 Kg
2.0 Kg
4.6 Kg
2.5 Kg
Installation
Wall mounting
Housing Material
Aluminum
Environment
Operating Temperature
0 to 60°C
Storage Temperature
-10 to 75°C
Humidity
10 to 90% RH, Non-condensing
iKAN-208/iKAN-216/iKAN-224
Model
iKAN-208
iKAN-216
iKAN-224
Display
Color
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Light Blue, Purple or White
Character Set
16-bit Unicode or 7-bit ASCII
Display Size
ASCII
8 characters
16 characters
24 characters
Unicode
4 characters
8 characters
12 characters
Message Pool
128 common messages and 20 instant messages
Up to 20 Unicode characters or 50 ASCII characters each
Data Pool
40 Coil values, 64 Float values, and 64 Integer values
RTC (Real-time Clock)
Date and time, 24 hour format, including hours, minutes,
seconds, day of the week, date, month, year
Ethernet
Port
2 x RJ-45, 10/100 Base-TX
Protocol
Modbus TCP Slave, Max. 8 connections
Configuration
Web-based User Interface
COM Port
Interface
RS-232 x 1 or RS-485 x 2.
Note that the interfaces cannot be used simultaneously
Baud rate (bps)
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Data Format
N81, E81, O81
Protocol
Modbus RTU Slave
Power
Input Range
100 to 240 VAC