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Message Structure and Configuration Example Configuration Examples
The following table identifies the data that are required to complete the Message
Configuration dialog box to Read the “Vendor Name” from the 42EF:
Box Description Value
1 Message Type
The message type is CIP Generic. CIP Generic
2 Service Type
The service type is Custom. Custom
3 Service Code
Established from Service Code Table. 4D
4 Class
The class is 3a3. 3a3
5 Instance
Established from Appendix A.
Identifies the Index for the Parameter being read. 16
6 Attribute
The Attribute value is 0. 0
7 Source Element
Contains the name of the tag of the channel number to be read. Write_Assembly[0]
8 Source Length
This box contains the number of bytes of service data to be sent or received in
m
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ssage. Defined in Data Structure Tables.
1 byte
9 Destination Element
First element of the destination Array. Read_Assembly[0]