ICP DAS USA iKAN Series User manual

iKAN Series Message Display
User Manual
V 1.1.0, Dec. 2022
Technical Support: se[email protected]
Author: Tony Lee
Editor: Anna Huang
iKAN-116(A)/iKAN-116S/iKAN-124(A)/iKAN-124S
iKAN-208(A)/iKAN-216(A)/iKAN-224(A)

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Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Features..........................................................................................................................7
1.2. Specification ...................................................................................................................9
1.3. Overview ......................................................................................................................12
1.4. Wire Connection ...........................................................................................................15
1.5. Dimension ....................................................................................................................17
2. Getting Started ................................................................................................... 21
2.1. Checking the Package....................................................................................................21
2.2. Assembling the iKAN.....................................................................................................24
2.2.1. Installing a Single-Panel iKAN Display ........................................................................24
2.2.2. Installing a Two-Panel iKAN Display ...........................................................................25
2.2.3. Installing Three-Panel iKAN Display ...........................................................................27
2.3. Connecting to the Power and PC....................................................................................30
2.4. Connecting the iKAN to a Network ................................................................................31
2.5. Editing Your First iKAN Message ....................................................................................33
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. Changing the Number of Decimal Places for the Value of a Float-type Variable .....42
3.1.2.3. Assigning Strings to Coil Variables ............................................................................43
3.1.3. DIO..............................................................................................................................44
3.1.4. DL Status.....................................................................................................................45
3.1.5. System........................................................................................................................46

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. Sending Modbus RTU Command to the iKAN Display ..............................................67
3.3.2.2. Send Modbus TCP Command to the iKAN display....................................................69
4. Messages............................................................................................................ 71
4.1. Editing and Managing Messages....................................................................................71
4.2. Displaying Messages with Variables...............................................................................75
4.2.1. Inserting System Variables into a Message................................................................80
4.2.1.1. Displaying the IP Address..........................................................................................80
4.2.1.2. Displaying the Current Date and Time......................................................................83
4.2.2. Inserting Integer-type Variables into a Message .......................................................86
4.2.3. Inserting float-type Variables into a Message............................................................89
4.2.4. Inserting Coil –type Variables into a Message ...........................................................92
4.2.5. Inserting ASCII Strings into a Message.......................................................................95
4.2.6. Inserting Unicode Strings into a Message..................................................................99
4.3. Displaying a Value Applied using a Variable Map .........................................................103
4.3.1. Displaying Mapping Data for Integer-type Variables ...............................................104
4.3.2. Displaying a Value with a Specified Number of Decimal Places for Float-type
Variables 107
4.3.3. Displaying the Value of a Coil Variable using Replacement Text..............................109

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

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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. ASCII characters and Unicode characters,
which can be used to display multiple languages like Thai, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi or Japanese, are
supported for presenting formatted messages. 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.
Messages can be edited using a standard web browser, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or IE on a
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. With an open user interface and the
ability to display real-time data from other devices, the iKAN series message displays can be
applied in shopping malls, railway stations, industrial areas, or in situations where visual display is
the easiest way of delivering your message.

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1.1. 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.
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.
Support for 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 128 messages with user-defined priority 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 by translating a
value of integer-type variable to a readable physical quantity, such as the voltage, temperature, or
relative humidity, etc. In the industrial field, this is a commonly performed task when a host
computer reads data from a data-acquisition device via the Modbus protocol, the function of data
mapping enables 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 requiring a specific connection
device, meaning that emergency information can be quickly sent to the display using the
smartphone.

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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
Display Size
Line
1
ASCII
16 characters
24 characters
Unicode
8 characters
12 characters
Message Pool
128 common messages with user-defined priority levels
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 Master/Slave, Max. 8/8 connections
Configuration
Web-based User Interface
COM Port
Interface
2 x RS-485
Baud rate (bps)
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Data Format
N81, E81, O81
Protocol
Modbus RTU Master/Slave
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
Weight
4.0 Kg
2.0 Kg
4.6 Kg
2.5 Kg
Installation
Wall mounting
Casing
Aluminum

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Model
iKAN-116
iKAN-116S
iKAN-124
iKAN-124S
Power
Input Range
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