Configuring EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Using DATA_EXCH
Original instructions
Configuring the Address Parameter
To configure the Address parameter, use the ADDMX function to convert the character string, described below, to an address:
ADDMX(‘rack.slot.channel{ip_address}message_type.protocol’), where:
Field
Description
Setting
rack
The number assigned to the rack containing the communication module.
Application specific
slot
The position of the communication module in the rack.
Application specific
channel
The communication channel.
3
ip_address
The IP address of the BMEAHI0812 or BMEAHO0412.
Application specific
message_type
The type of message, presented as a three character string:
  • UNC (indicating an unconnected message), or
  • CON (indicating a connected message)
UNC
protocol
The protocol type.
CIP