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Chapter 8 How to Configure an Explicit Message

The MSG (message) instruction handles all explicit messaging initiated by a
Logix Controller program.

It will automatically create and manage TCP connections and CIP encapsulation
sessions. The user has no direct influence on this process.

Figure 78 - Example — Message Configuration Tab

The Class, Instance, and Attribute define the actual information being requested.
Additional configurations of these parameters can be found in the CIP
Appendix.