--- title: "14.1.1.2.2.2 CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC)" canonical: "https://manual.cimon.com/space/CCANVAS/4399071285/14.1.1.2.2.2%20CIMON%20CI-bus%20(CIMON-PLC)" format: markdown --- This driver allows for communication with CIMON devices (PLCs, XPanels, IPCs) using a standard Serial connection. > Macro (toc) # **Communication Settings: Canvas** | | | | --- | --- | | I/O Device Configuration | To create a new device, click **Tools **> **I/O Device Editor…** > click the **+ **icon > click **Serial **for Connection Type > select **CIMON CI-bus (CIMON-PLC) **for Device Type.
![image](media://e7730897-4146-4216-b81e-0d0eaba4e798) | | I/O Device Settings | Once the connection type, device name, and device type have been assigned, the I/O Device Editor window populates with the default settings for the selected communication protocol.
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After selecting the correct Connection Type and Device Type, match the remaining settings to the target I/O device’s communication settings. | | Station | In this window, users can assign a Station Name and ID for the target I/O Device.
![image](media://afd6c7eb-0a56-4bfd-8e65-2571088fd78d) | See the [Serial Communication Configuration](https://cimon.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CCANVAS/pages/4310827074) section for more information. # **Communication Settings: PLC** | | | | --- | --- | | Communication Module | If using one of the following PLC modules to communicate with Xpanel, the card settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:
- CM1 - CN01M - CM1 - CN01S - CM3 - SP02ERS - CM3 - SP02ERR - CM3 - SP02ERC - CM3-SP02ERSC - BPnnMxxx - U
Note that the [CH 1] tab is for usage with RS232 connections, while the [CH 2] tab is for usage with RS485 connections. All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. Once the correct parameters have been entered, press the [Write] button while online with the PLC to update the communication parameters. | | CPU Built-in Communication Port | If using a built-in CPU (PLC) serial port to communicate with Xpanel, the channel settings must be configured in CICON as shown below:
This connection option is available with the following models:
- CM1 - XP Series - CM1 - CP Series - BPnnMxxx - S - PLC-S All communication parameters must match the settings chosen during the I/O device configuration in Canvas. |