Example: How to create a MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC messaging program to
write a value to a variable
This example shows you how to create a message program to write a value to a
Controller B global variable from Controller A.
Creating a MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC messaging program
Perform the following tasks to create a MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC messaging
program that can be used to write a value to a global variable on another
controller.
No
Task
1
Add a COP function block, variables and a contact (MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC)
2
Add an Equal operator and a coil
3
Add a MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC function block, variables and a contact
4
Verify correct IP configuration on Controller B
5
Create global variable for Controller B
6
Review the complete program results
Rockwell Automation Publication 2080-RM001D-EN-E - February 2015
Communication instructions
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page 242
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page 244
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page 236
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page 249
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page 250
Chapter 9
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