Example: How to create an MSG_CIPGENERIC messaging program to read data from a controller

This example shows how to create a message program that retrieves Controller B catalog information from Controller A using a MSG_CIPGENERIC function block and a COP function block.

Diagram showing how to create a message program using MSG_CIPGENERIC and COP — Create a message program using MSG_CIPGENERIC and COP

Tasks for creating a MSG_CIPGENERIC messaging program that reads information from a different controller
No	Task
1	Add an MSG_CIPGENERIC function block and variables.
2	Configure initial values for variables.
3	Add a contact and a coil.
4	Add a COP function block, variables, and contact (MSG_CIPGENERIC).
5	Validate the IP configurations in Controller B.

Use the communication (message) function blocks

Add an MSG_CIPGENERIC function block and variables

Configure initial values for variables

Add a contact and a coil

Add a COP function block, variables, and contact (MSG_CIPGENERIC)

Validate the IP configurations in Controller B

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