ENI_CPLX object

The ENI_CPLX object represents the physical Allen-Bradley Ethernet Interface module for MicroLogix and CompactLogix (1761-NET-ENI).

• 1761-NET-ENI Module

This object is hosted by CIP Network Object

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

Add ENI_CPLX objects to your ABCIP hierarchy

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

2. Select Add ENI_CPLX Configuration from the shortcut menu. A New_ENI_CPLX_000 object is created.

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

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

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

• Host Name: The Host Name or IP Address of the destination 1761-NET-ENI module.

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

    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 ENI_CPLX object is beneath PORT_CIP.