

Press Space Bar When Ready to ContinueĬIP Class 3 Communications : Discrete (Explicit) Messaging Discrete (explicit) data is information that is transferred between the PLC and the Terminal on demand – in other words, only when it is needed. No complicated retry logic is necessary! Cyclic Data Cyclic Data Because Cyclic data is composed of smaller UDP packets that do not require handshaking between the devices, their timing can be faster and more deterministic – which means they are great for Automation Control purposes. If a "little burp" occurs and a cyclic message gets lost, it's not usually a problem because another cyclic message will be along shortly. For example, the PLC may set up the Request Packet Interval (RPI)time of 25 milliseconds, which means that the messages will be exchanged (both directions) every 25 milliseconds.

To get VALID Cyclic data it is essential to:.

Cyclic (Implicit) messages – UDP (priority on timing).Rockwell PLC Program ExampleUsing Ethernet/IP to an IND780 Press Space Bar When Ready to ContinueĮthernet/IP: Major Points to know before starting
