Rockwell Automation 1756-XXXX ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules - Manual (Page 342)

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Appendix C Use Ladder Logic To Perform Run Time Services and Reconfiguration
The New Tag dialog box appears with the cursor in the Name field.
6. Choose from the options in the New Tag dialog box.
IMPORTANT
We suggest you name the tag to indicate what module service
the message instruction is sending. For example, if a message
instruction is to unlatch a high alarm, then name the tag ‘High
alarm unlatch’ to reflect this.
Field Name Description
Name Type the tag name, including the slot
number in the module.
Description Type an option tag description.
Usage Use the default.
Type Use the default.
Alias for Leave blank.
Data Type Choose MESSAGE.
Scope Choose the Controller scope.
Note: Message tags can be created
only with the Controller scope.
External Access Use the default.