ABCLX Driver

The ABCLX Driver enables Plant SCADA to connect to ControlLogix PLCs via Ethernet. It can be installed in parallel with a functional ControlLogix system, allowing engineering and testing to be conducted without any impact on operation.

No additional hardware (other than an Ethernet module) is required to connect to the ControlLogix system. This allows you to replace ControlView operator stations on a step-by-step basis.

Note: It is recommended that you use the ABCLX driver with a version of Plant SCADA that is fully supported in accordance with AVEVA's Software Support Lifecycle and Retirement Policy. The driver will work with Citect SCADA 7.20 or later (or a later version of Plant SCADA), however it will not be fully tested or supported on these earlier versions. Search the AVEVA Support Site Technology Matrix to determine the support status for your current version of Plant SCADA.

Note: Prior to version 3, the ABCLX driver (then known as the ABLogix driver) was installed as a TCP/IP board driver. Since then, the driver has been installed as an ABCLX-type board driver. If you are upgrading an existing project which used a version 2.x ABLogix driver, you will need to alter the board type in your existing project to ABCLX type. Additionally, the format used for the port definition in the Special Options field for the Ports settings has changed.

See Also

Data Types

Adding Tags to Your Project

Advanced Configuration and Maintenance

ABCLX Specific Errors

Logging