BACKPLANE_CLX object

The BackPlane_CLX object represents the physical backplane of an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controller chassis.

This object is hosted by the ENB_CLX and CNB_Port_CLX objects.

Note: Only one instance of the BACKPLANE_CLX object can be created per ENB_CLX and CNB_Port_CLX branch. The Communication Driver is capable of operating with multiple ControlLogix processors in a single backplane.

Add the BACKPLANE_CLX object to your ABCIP hierarchy

1. Select and right-click on the New_ENB_CLX_000 object.

2. Select Add BACKPLANE_CLX Connection from the shortcut menu. The New_BACKPLANE_CLX_000 object is created.

3. Rename the newly created object as appropriate. The BACKPLANE_CLX Parameters configuration view is displayed.

This configuration view has one element:

• Device Type: The information is provided automatically by the OI Server Manager (BackPlane).