CNB_PORT_FLX object

The CNB_Port_FLX object represents the physical ControlNet port for the Allen-Bradley FlexLogix ControlNet Communication Daughter Card.

This object is hosted by PORT_CN.

Add the CNB_PORT_FLX object to your ABCIP hierarchy

1. Select and right-click on the New_PORT_CN_000 object.

2. Select Add CNB_PORT_FLX Connection from the shortcut menu. The New_CNB_PORT_FLX_000 object is created.

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

This configuration view has four parameters, three of which are configurable:

• Module Type: (not configurable) Information provided automatically by the OI Server Manager (ControlNet).

• Slot Number: A sequential number beginning with 0 (zero) assigned to each slot in the ControlLogix ControlNet Bridge module.

  • The slot number indicates where the sub-module resides.

  • The valid range is 0 - 16.

  • The default value is 0.

• Channel Number: The number of physical channels/ports used on the ControlLogix ControlNet interface module.

  • Select Channel A or Channel B.

• ControlNet Address: The node address on the ControlNet network.

  • The valid range is 1 - 99 decimal.

  • The default value is 1 (one).