Configuring the Address Parameter

To configure the Address parameter, use the ADDMX function to convert the character string, described below, to an address:

ADDMX(‘rack.slot.channel{ip_address}message_type.protocol’), where:

Field

Description

Setting

rack

The number assigned to the rack containing the communication module.

Application specific

slot

The position of the communication module in the rack.

Application specific

channel

The communication channel.

3

ip_address

The IP address of the BMEAHI0812(H) or BMEAHO0412(C).

Application specific

message_type

The type of message, presented as a three character string:

  • UNC (indicating an unconnected message), or

  • CON (indicating a connected message)

UNC

protocol

The protocol type.

CIP