CNB_FLX object

The CNB_FLX object represents the physical Allen-Bradley FlexLogix ControlNet Communication Daughter Card.

• 1788-CNC(R)

• 1788-CNF(R)

This object is hosted by BACKPLANE_FLX.

Add the CNB_FLX object to your ABCIP hierarchy

1. Select and right-click on the NEW_BACKPLANE_FLX_000 object.

2. Select Add CNB_FLX Connection from the shortcut menu. The New_CNB_FLX_000 object is created.

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

This configuration view has two parameters, one of which is configurable:

• ModuleType: (not configurable) The information is provided automatically by the OI Server Manager (ControlNet Comm.)

• Slot Number: A sequential number beginning with 0 (zero) assigned to each slot in a FlexLogix chassis.

  • The slot number indicates where the module resides.

  • The valid range is 0 - 16.

  • The default value is 0.

    Note: ABCIP Communication Driver supports single hops from one ControlNet link to another for accessing data in the target ControlLogix or FlexLogix processor. That is, an additional level of Logix_CLX or Logix_FLX object can be populated under the respective BACKPLANE_CLX_000 or BACKPLANE_FLX_000 object along the CNB_CLX or CNB_FLX hierarchy branch.