AMCI NR60E2, User Manual

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6.5 Add the Write Message Instructions
Figure T6.3 shows the configuration screen when setting up a message instruction to write to an NR60E2
device. Note that the screen will change as you enter data.
6.5.1 General Tab Settings
Figure T6.3 RSLogix 500 MSG Example
1)
Communications Channel:
Data path out of the controller. This will either be an integral port or a port
on an expansion module.
2)
Communications Command:
Always set to “CIP Generic”.
3)
Data Table Address (Send):
The starting address in memory that will be the source of the data you are
writing to the NR60E2. See table T6.2, Write Message Instruction Attributes on page 59 for the list of
options.
4)
Size in Bytes (Send):
The length of the data you are writing to the NR60E2. This length is always in
bytes. See table T6.2, Write Message Instruction Attributes on page 59 for the list of options.
5)
Extended Routing Info File (RIX):
Address of the RIX file you created when adding the NR60E2 to
your project.
6)
Service Field:
Will be set to “Generic Set Attribute Single” or “Custom” depending on the action the
message instruction will be performing. When set to “Custom” you will have to enter the required
Service Code. See table T6.2,
Write Message Instruction Attributes on page 59 for the list of options.
7)
Class, Instance, Attribute:
The settings for these fields depend on the action the message instruction
will be performing. See table T6.2, Write Message Instruction Attributes on page 59 for the list of
options.
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