FAQ: How can an Allen Bradley PLC exchange more than 256 bytes of data when communicating with an MPiec Series Controller via Ethernet/IP when the MPiec is configured as the Adapter?
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On the AB PLC, use multiple MSG instructions to make several connections to different instances at the same IP address.
On the MPiec Controller, use the Hardware Configuration software to enable the controller to respond to requests to up to 12 instances, outputs numbered 101 through 106 and inputs numbered 111 through 116. With all instances enabled, the MPiec can exchange 1152 bytes of data with a scanner.
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