User manual

Publication CNET-UM001C-EN-P - November 2005
Peer-to-Peer Messaging 6-17
Route a ControlNet Message
To send a message from a PLC-5C controller to a PLC-5C controller on a
different ControlNet network:
1. Open the RSLogix 5 project for the PLC-5 controller that sends the
message.
2. Display the set-up screen for the message.
3. Configure the General tab of the message instruction.
IMPORTANT
This section uses RSLogix 5 software, revision 3.x or
greater and PLC-5C Series C/Revision M,
Series D/Revision C, Series E/Revision B,
Series F/Revision A or greater
Double-click on Set up Screen.
A.Type the Communication Command.
Use either PLC-5 Typed Read or PLC-5
Typed Write.
B.Type the starting address of the data
in this PLC-5 controller, the controller
sending the message.
C. Type the number of elements to write
or read in Size in Elements.
D.Type the Port Number (always 2).
E. Type the starting address of the data
in the controller that receives the
message.
F. Choose Yes for Multihop.