Install the ethernet adapter

The ABTCP Communication Driver uses the TCP/IP to communicate with all devices across an Ethernet network.

The ABTCP Hierarchy in the Communication Driver starts with the TCP/IP PORT Object, followed by supported ABTCP controllers.

Before the Communication Driver can be configured, the Ethernet adapter and TCP/IP software must be installed on your computer; and, if you plan to configure your Communication Driver using Host Names rather than the IP addresses directly, the Host Names for all PLCs on the Ethernet need to be defined by modifying the hosts file.

Install the ethernet adapter

1. Install the Ethernet adapter and TCP/IP software following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

2. The Communication Driver configuration accepts either Host Names or IP addresses directly.

   • You can configure Host Names directly in the OI Server Manager.

   • Optionally, if Host Names will be used, then the Host Names for all PLCs on the network need to be defined by modifying the hosts file.

   • Refer to the documentation provided by Microsoft for information about the location of the hosts file and the format of its contents.

     Note: All configuration files will be moved to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Wonderware\DAServer\DASABTCP" on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems and to "C:\ProgramData\Wonderware\DAServer\DASABTCP" on Windows Vista and above operating systems. The rule file will provide the version information.

3. Restart the computer.