How to Include Real-Time Tag Data in Emails with RSLogix 5000

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Are you looking to automate email sending through RSLogix 5k? If so, you're on the right track! You've already configured the mail server and created a string tag for the email body. Now, you want to take it a step further by incorporating real-time tag data into the emails you send. After testing the message code successfully, the next step is to include the tag data in the message itself. Here's what you've done so far:Recipient: $r$l Sender: [email protected]$r$l Subject: Insert Subject Here $r$l Current boiler temperature: $r$lAppreciate any guidance you can provide on integrating tag data into the message. Thank you in advance.

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Is it possible to achieve this?

If you're looking to convert REAL or DINT data types to strings, you can utilize the RTOS/DTOS instructions. After that, you can use the CONCAT instruction to merge the two strings together. This process allows you to easily manipulate numerical data in string format.

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I'm having trouble getting the to work. Can anybody suggest what I should type in? Your help is greatly appreciated.

I think you're on the right track! In RSLogix 5k, you can use string built-in functions like "STRCAT" for concatenating your message with the tag value. You might have to convert the tag data to string using commands like "DINT_TO_STRING" or "REAL_TO_STRING" for scaling and precision purposes before concatenation. Ensure to take care of the type and scale of tag data to avoid any errors. I hope this helps, and don't hesitate to ask if you need further clarification.

Hey there! You're definitely on the right track and almost there. To incorporate your real-time tag data, you'd use an indirect addressing method. Let's say you have a string tag named "Boiler_Temp", you'd form your email body something like: "Current boiler temperature: " & MyBoilerTag & $r$l. Replace "MyBoilerTag" with the tag that contains your boiler's temperature. This will append the temperature data to the end of your email body. Test it out and let me know if this works for you!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ: 1. How can I include real-time tag data in emails sent through RSLogix 5000?

Answer: - To include real-time tag data in emails, you need to configure the mail server, create a string tag for the email body, and incorporate the tag data into the message code. Make sure to format the message with placeholders for the tag data.

FAQ: 2. What are the necessary steps to integrate tag data into email messages using RSLogix 5000?

Answer: - The steps involve setting up the recipient and sender information, defining the email subject, and inserting placeholders for the real-time tag data within the email body. Test the message code to ensure successful integration of the tag data.

FAQ: 3. Can you provide guidance on adding real-time tag data to emails in RSLogix 5000?

Answer: - After configuring the mail server and creating a string tag for the email body, include the real-time tag data within the message content using placeholders. Verify the message code to confirm that the tag data is correctly incorporated before sending the email.

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