2 explicit message communication – Yaskawa JAPMC-CM2304-E User Manual
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2.1 Features
2.1.2 Explicit Message Communication
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263IF-01 Module
2.1.2 Explicit Message Communication
In explicit message communication, general message communication is possible.
In explicit message communication using the 263IF-01 Module, the Module provides both the client (UCMM) and
server (Class 3, UCMM) functions, and is mainly used in communication between the client and server (maximum
number of connected devices = 64) in 1:1 (peer-to-peer) configuration.
The following figure illustrates a layout for communication between clients and a server.
The following table shows the types of message communication and their communication triggers.
Communication Type
Remarks
Message
Communication
Connected
message communication
Performs message communication after establishing a CIP
connection.
Server: Supported
Client: Not supported
Unconnected (UCMM)
message communication
Performs message communication without establishing a CIP
connection.
Communication Trigger
Driven by application object
(event)
Sends a message upon occurrence of an event.
(Uses a message send function.)
MP2300
263IF-01
MP2300
263IF-01
Client 1
Client 2
Scanner/Adaptor
Command
Response
Command
Response
Switch
Various devices
compatible
with EtherNet/IP