The Micro 850 "E" with implicit messaging is designed to simplify communication between the controller and Kinetix 5100 servo drives from Rockwell Automation. Here's a breakdown of the key points:

What it is:

• Implicit messaging is a communication method where the PLC (Micro 850 "E" in this case) automatically manages data exchange with the drive (Kinetix 5100) without requiring explicit instructions for each data point.
• This simplifies programming compared to traditional explicit messaging where you define every data transfer.

Benefits:

• Reduced programming time: Pre-defined tags and function blocks streamline communication setup.
• Easier development: The intuitive interface allows for faster development of control logic.
• Improved performance: Optimized communication reduces processing overhead on the controller.

Requirements:

• Micro 850 "E" Controller: Look for models with "E" in the part number (e.g., 2080-L50E). These models have built-in implicit messaging capabilities.
• Firmware Version: The controller firmware needs to be version 21.011 or later.
• Software: You'll need Connected Components Workbench software version 21 or later to program the Micro 850 "E" and configure implicit messaging.

Kinetix 5100 Drive: The Kinetix 5100 drive itself is compatible with implicit messaging.