Rockwell Automation 1794-OB16D FLEX I/O Diagnostic Modules User Manual - Manual (Page 45)

Publication 1794-UM061A-EN-P - July 2006
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2. Add a Message instruction (MSG).
3. Add a new tag to the MSG instruction.
4. Name and define the parameters for the MSG tag.
A. Click on the Input/Output
instruction set tab.
B. Click on MSG to insert the
message instruction.
A. Right-click on the ? in the
MSG instruction.
B. Click on New Tag in the
pull-down menu.
Defining Tag Parameters
In this Field: Do the following:
Name Enter a name for the tag. We recommend that you name the tag to indicate what module service is sent
by the message instruction as well as the module type and location.
Type Choose Base type.
Data Type Choose Message type.
Scope Message Tags can only be created within the Controller Scope.
Open Message Configuration Ensure this box contains a check mark to access all of the available configuration screens.
A. Enter information for the following fields:
• Name
• Type
• Data Type
• Scope
• Open Message Configuration
Refer to the Defining Tag Parameters table for additional
information.
B. Click OK.