Rockwell Automation 2080-LC50 Micro800 Controllers: Getting Started with CIP Client Messaging - Manual (Page 7)

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Where to Start
Overview
This quick start instructions illustrate how you can use the CIP Generic and CIP Symbolic Client Messaging functions on
Micro830 and Micro850 controllers. It includes two sample projects that provide step-by-step instructions on how to
program using the CIP messaging function blocks and assign values to the parameters to make a simple query/command
from a Micro850 Controller A to a Micro850 Controller B using both messaging features.
To learn more about the MSG_CIPGeneric and MSG_CIPSymbolic function blocks and their corresponding input and
output parameters, see the Connected Components Workbench Online Help and
MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC Function
Block on page 35 and MSG_CIPGENERIC Function Block on page 39 .
Hardware and Software Compatibility
The CIP Generic and CIP Symbolic Messaging features on Micro830 and Micro850 controllers are compatible with
Connected Components Workbench revision 4 and firmware revision 4 and later.
IMPORTANT To use the Micro800 CIP client messaging feature effectively, users need to have a basic understanding of the following:
• MSG_CIPGeneric and MSG_CIPSymbolic Function Blocks
See MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC Function Block on page 35 and MSG_CIPGENERIC Function Block on page 39 .
• Programming and working with elements in the Connected Components Workbench software
You need to have a working knowledge of ladder diagram, structured text, or function block diagram programming to
be able to work with function blocks, and input/output parameters. For tips and recommendations on programming
CIP messaging instructions, see
Programming Tips and Recommendations for Micro800 CIP Messaging Instructions
(MSG) on page 49 .
ATTENTION: To learn more about Connected Components Workbench and detailed descriptions of the
variables for the MSG Function Blocks, refer to Connected Components Workbench Online Help that comes
with your Connected Components Workbench installation.
Stratix
Ethernet
Switch
Controller A
Controller B