ENB_FLX object

The ENB_FLX object represents the physical Allen-Bradley FlexLogix Ethernet Communication Daughter Card.

• 1788-ENBT

This object is hosted by the CIP Network Object.

Note: A maximum of 65535 ENB_FLX objects can be created for the Communication Driver.

Add ENB_FLX objects to your ABCIP hierarchy

1. Select and right-click on the New_PORT_CIP_000 object.

2. Select Add ENB_FLX Connection from the shortcut menu. A New_ENB_FLX_000 object is created.

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

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

• Module Type: Information provided automatically by the OI Server Manager (Ethernet Communication).

• Host Name: The Host Name or IP Address of the destination 1788-ENBT module.

  • The Host Name is defined in the system Host file, usually found in: \Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts folder.

  • The number of characters cannot be more than 255. The field cannot be blank.

    Note: The Host Name defaults to the LocalHost. If the LocalHost is selected and deleted, resulting in a blank Host Name box, and you apply the changes, this will result in an error message.

• Connection Timeout: Time (in milliseconds) allowed for establishing a socket connection to a target device.

  • The valid range is 10 - 10000 milliseconds.

  • The default value is 2000.

  • The connection timeout is used if the object is underneath PORT_CIP.