bbishop108
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So I have this new project of establishing comms between these 2 plcs. The ML110 is on a machine that tests parts at a specific temp based on part number, and this temp is currently entered manually. This machine has been located closer to the machine that makes the parts that get tested, and that machine has the CL5572 plc. So I boldly suggested that the CL5572 can send those temp settings (just a numerical value) to the ML1100 based on the parts that are currently running.
Knowing that it CAN be done versus me not knowing HOW to make that happen is my current situation.
So I presume that with the CL5572 I will somehow have to send data to the ML1100 via ethernet, but I am only guessing that it will somehow have to be thru the MSG instruction?!?!
Currently the manually entered temp settings are all be entered into an Integer data file (N7) on the ML1100. So the questions are: How do I configure the MSG instruction to send data to the ML1100 (step by step instructions will be greatly appreciated)? What do I need to configure on the ML1100 to receive the temp data into those Integer locations (N7)?
Additionally on the CL5572 there is a 1756-ENBT ethernet bridge, will this affect how the 2 plcs communicate? I'm hoping that I will be able to get this to work, as opposed to it being another case of open mouth insert foot!!! Thanks in advance!
Knowing that it CAN be done versus me not knowing HOW to make that happen is my current situation.
So I presume that with the CL5572 I will somehow have to send data to the ML1100 via ethernet, but I am only guessing that it will somehow have to be thru the MSG instruction?!?!
Currently the manually entered temp settings are all be entered into an Integer data file (N7) on the ML1100. So the questions are: How do I configure the MSG instruction to send data to the ML1100 (step by step instructions will be greatly appreciated)? What do I need to configure on the ML1100 to receive the temp data into those Integer locations (N7)?
Additionally on the CL5572 there is a 1756-ENBT ethernet bridge, will this affect how the 2 plcs communicate? I'm hoping that I will be able to get this to work, as opposed to it being another case of open mouth insert foot!!! Thanks in advance!