DHX Gateway

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DHX Gateway Driver for
Allen-Bradley Networks

Version 7.1
DHX Gateway Driver Help

DHX GATEWAY DRIVER HELP

DHX® Gateway™ Driver for DH, DH+™, DH-485 and ControlNet™ Networks
Version 7.1 for Windows® 7/Vista/XP/2000/Server 2008/Server 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................................4
Running 16-Bit Software .......................................................................................... 4
Compatibility ........................................................................................................... 4
Blending DHX Supported Networks ........................................................................... 4
What Should I Do Next?......................................................................................7
Learn How the Driver Works..................................................................................... 7
Read a Quick-Start Guide ......................................................................................... 7
Get Detailed Information on the Configuration Editors ............................................... 7
Verify That It’s Working or Troubleshoot a Problem ................................................... 7
Get Information on Related Products ........................................................................ 7
Print a Copy of This Document ................................................................................. 7
Contact Technical Support ........................................................................................ 7
Communication Using the DHX Gateway Driver .................................................8
Typical DHX Gateway Driver Architecture .................................................................. 8
Main Driver Features ................................................................................................ 9
Quick-Start Guide ..............................................................................................10
Creating a DHX Gateway Device ............................................................................. 10
Configuring the DHX Gateway Driver ...................................................................... 12
Verifying Your Driver Configuration ......................................................................... 13
Backing Up Your Configuration ............................................................................... 14
Configuration Editor Reference ........................................................................16
DHX Driver Configuration Editor ............................................................................. 16
DHX Devices Tab ................................................................................................... 16
CLX Devices Tab .................................................................................................... 18
DHX Gateway Server Tab ....................................................................................... 21
Virtual Cards Tab ................................................................................................... 24
Diagnostics Tab ..................................................................................................... 27
DHX Gateway Driver Configuration Editor ................................................................ 31
Validation & Troubleshooting ...........................................................................33
DHX Demo ............................................................................................................ 33
Performance Monitor ............................................................................................. 38
Event Viewer ......................................................................................................... 42
DHX Gateway Driver Messages ............................................................................... 44
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................... 45
Appendix: DHX Architecture and Companion Products ....................................47
DHX Driver ............................................................................................................ 47
Ethernet DHX Driver .............................................................................................. 48
Serial DHX Driver ................................................................................................... 48
DHX Gateway Driver .............................................................................................. 48
ControlLogix Gateway Driver .................................................................................. 49
Virtual DHX Driver ................................................................................................. 49
DHX OPC Server .................................................................................................... 50
DHX SDK ............................................................................................................... 50

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INTRODUCTION
The DHX Gateway Driver lets applications use DHX devices on remote DHX Gateway
Server systems as though they were on the local system. The client system running the
DHX Gateway Driver must be a Windows node connected over a TCP/IP network to
another system running the DHX Gateway Server. It can then access the Allen-Bradley
networks that are connected to the server node.

The DHX Gateway Driver provides complete DHX Driver functionality to the client node
applications, including support for solicited and unsolicited communications. An interface
adapter, such as an Allen-Bradley 1784-KTX card, is not required on the client node. DHX
Gateway Driver nodes can communicate with multiple remote servers and all Windows-
compatible TCP/IP networks are supported.

This driver is part of Cyberlogic’s DHX Driver Suite, DHX OPC Server Suite and DHX OPC
Premier Suite, providing remote DHX connectivity for these products.

Running 16-Bit Software

The Virtual DHX Driver, which is included with all DHX products, allows 16-bit
applications to run concurrently with all 32-bit applications on the same computer. It is
compatible with all 16-bit DOS/Windows applications that communicate through the
1784-KT or 1784-KTX adapter cards, such as 6200 programming software. For more
information, refer to the Virtual DHX Driver section.

Compatibility
The DHX Gateway Driver is implemented as part of the Cyberlogic DHX architecture,
which is the foundation used in other DHX family drivers such as the Ethernet DHX
Driver, the Serial DHX Driver and the DHX Driver. Consequently, these drivers
consistently support identical programming interfaces: DHXAPI and 6001-F1E. Supporting
these existing standards protects the software and R&D investments of end-users and
OEMs.

Software developers can use the DHX Software Development Kit (DHX SDK) to obtain
connectivity to DH, DH+, DH-485, ControlNet and Ethernet TCP/IP networks for their
applications. Applications developed with the DHX SDK can be used with all DHX family
drivers and can execute under all current Windows operating systems.

Blending DHX Supported Networks

The DHX driver family provides support for all Allen-Bradley networks through a common
architecture, with identical programming interfaces. This means that an application that
operates with one of the DHX family drivers, such as the DHX Gateway Driver, will work
with the rest of them as well. Thus, virtually all Allen-Bradley compatible software
programs can operate over all networks supported by A-B with no code modifications.
You will find a complete description of the DHX family in the Appendix: DHX Architecture
and Companion Products.

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Migration of existing installations to new hardware products does not require the user to
discard working, proven software solutions. As depicted in the diagram below, a user can
mix Data Highway, Data Highway Plus, DH-485, ControlNet and Ethernet based hardware
products in existing installations without losing software, network or integration
investment.

The DHX family of products includes:

 DHX Driver is Cyberlogic’s device driver for Data Highway, Data Highway
Plus, DH-485 and ControlNet adapter cards from Allen-Bradley and SST.
 Ethernet DHX Driver provides Data Highway Plus emulation over TCP/IP.
 Serial DHX Driver is a full-duplex DF1 protocol driver for Data Highway, Data
Highway Plus, DH-485 and ControlNet networks over serial COM port
connections.
 DHX Gateway Driver works with the other DHX drivers, giving access to Data
Highway, Data Highway Plus, DH-485, ControlNet and Ethernet networks
from remote locations.
 ControlLogix Gateway Driver provides remote access to Allen-Bradley’s Data
Highway Plus network by letting you access 1756-DHRIO gateway modules
in a ControlLogix chassis from a remote location.
 Virtual DHX Driver works with the other DHX drivers to permit 16-bit legacy
software to run in current Windows operating systems.
 DHX OPC Server connects OPC-compliant client software applications to data
sources over all Allen-Bradley networks.
 DHX SDK is a software development kit for DHXAPI and 6001-F1E compliant
development.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?

The links below will take you directly to the section of this manual that contains the
information you need to configure, use and troubleshoot the DHX Gateway Driver.

Learn How the Driver Works

If you are not familiar how the DHX Gateway Driver provides access to remote DHX
devices, you should begin by reading Communication Using the DHX Gateway Driver.

Read a Quick-Start Guide

First-time users of the DHX Gateway Driver will want to read the Quick-Start Guide,
which walks through a typical configuration session, step-by-step.

Get Detailed Information on the Configuration Editors

Experienced users who want specific information on features of the configuration editors
will find it in the Configuration Editor Reference section.

Verify That It’s Working or Troubleshoot a Problem

If you have already configured the driver, you should verify that it operates as expected.
Refer to the Validation & Troubleshooting section for assistance. In case of
communication problems, this section also provides problem-solving hints.

Get Information on Related Products

The DHX family consists of several well-integrated products, which provide connectivity
for Allen-Bradley networks in distributed environments. For more information about these
products, refer to the Appendix: DHX Architecture and Companion Products section.

Print a Copy of This Document

The content of this document is also provided in PDF format. PDF files can be viewed
using the Adobe Reader program, and can also be used to print the entire document.

Contact Technical Support

To obtain support information, open the Windows Start Menu, then navigate to the
DHX product you have installed. From there, select Product Information.

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COMMUNICATION USING THE DHX GATEWAY DRIVER

The DHX Gateway Driver allows you to access DHX devices running on other computers
on a TCP/IP network as though they were locally configured on your system. The system
running the DHX Gateway Driver is considered to be the client system and the system
with the DHX devices to be accessed is the server system. The server system must have
the DHX Gateway Server running, to provide access to its DHX devices.

The DHX Gateway Driver provides the client node with the full functionality of all DHX
devices running on the server. Support for some features may depend on the type and
configuration of the device on the server node. Refer to the documentation included with
the target DHX driver for more information.

While the DHX Gateway Driver supports all DHX device types, it does not support the
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CLX devices, which are used for communicating with ControlLogix processors.

Typical DHX Gateway Driver Architecture

The figure below shows a typical use of the DHX Gateway Driver.

In this setup, the tower system uses the DHX Driver and a 1784-PKTX card to
communicate over Data Highway Plus to the SLC-500 controller. The tower is also
running the DHX Gateway Server, making it the server system.

The notebook connects to the tower over a standard Ethernet LAN, and intends to
communicate with the SLC. Rather than installing a DH+ interface adapter and running
additional cable to connect directly to the DH+ network, the notebook can simply
become a client system by running the DHX Gateway Driver.

To make the connection, you would configure a DHX Gateway device on the notebook,
designating the tower system as the server and selecting the tower’s DHX device that
corresponds to its 1784-PKTX card. Applications on the notebook can now access the
DHX Gateway device, which will function just as though the notebook were directly
connected to the DH+ through the 1784-PKTX.

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The DHX Gateway Driver works with all of the networks supported by the DHX family
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of drivers, not just Data Highway Plus. If the server is connected to controllers over
Data Highway, DH-485, Ethernet or ControlNet, it can also make these connections
available to client systems.

The above example is a very simple, basic setup. More complex architectures are
possible. For example:
 The server can have more than one device that it makes available to client
systems. These devices can be of any mixture of adapters or network types.
 Multiple client systems can obtain access through each server, and through
each device on a server.
 A client can connect to more than one device on a server. To do this, you
simply create additional DHX Gateway Driver devices on the client and
associate each with the desired device on the server.
 A client can connect to more than one server. Again, this is achieved by
creating additional DHX Gateway Driver devices, one for each desired device
on each server.

Main Driver Features

In general, the driver supports all Allen-Bradley network features including support for
solicited and unsolicited communication. The features supported for a given configuration
will depend on the type and configuration of the device on the server system.

Since the DHX Gateway Driver uses the same Application Programming Interface (API)
as the rest of the DHX drivers, applications designed to work with one of the DHX drivers
will work with the DHX Gateway Driver as well. Refer to the DHX SDK section in the DHX
Architecture and Companion Products appendix for more information.

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QUICK-START GUIDE
Before the DHX Gateway Driver can be used, it must be properly configured. The
configuration procedure involves creating one or more DHX Gateway devices and
configuring them to work with the DHX Gateway servers on your network. A DHX
Gateway device is a logical device that references a physical device on a DHX Gateway
Server node. Your software applications will then use these logical devices to
communicate over the network.

To accomplish this, you must run the DHX Driver Configuration Editor after you install the
software. The DHX Driver Configuration Editor is a common component of all drivers in
the DHX family. When configuring a DHX Gateway device, the DHX Driver Configuration
Editor automatically dispatches the DHX Gateway Driver Configuration Editor.

The following steps show a typical configuration session. Use it only as a guideline of
how to configure the most common features. For detailed descriptions of all of the
available features, refer to the Configuration Editor Reference section.

The procedure is broken into several short segments:

 Creating a DHX Gateway Device
 Configuring the DHX Gateway Driver
 Verifying Your Driver Configuration
 Backing Up Your Configuration

After completing this procedure, you will have a fully-configured DHX Gateway device
and will be able to confirm that the driver is running and communicating with other
nodes on your network.

To begin, go to Creating a DHX Gateway Device.

Creating a DHX Gateway Device

The first step in configuring the DHX Gateway Driver is to create a DHX Gateway device.
This is a logical device that emulates an interface adapter card and connects across your
LAN to a DHX Gateway Server in another computer. Refer to the Communication Using
the DHX Gateway Driver section for more information.

1. From the Windows Start menu, locate the submenu for the DHX product you
installed. From there, open the Configuration menu and select DHX Device
Drivers.

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Running the editor for the first time displays the above screen.

2. Click the New button and select DHX Gateway from the drop-down list.

This creates a DHX Gateway device and launches the DHX Gateway Driver
Configuration Editor.

For the next part of the procedure, go to the Configuring the DHX Gateway Driver
section.

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Configuring the DHX Gateway Driver

Once you have created the DHX Gateway device, you must specify a DHX Gateway
Server system and choose the DHX device on that system that you wish to use for
communication.

1. In the Server IP Address/Host Name field, enter the IP address or host name of
the DHX Gateway Server system that you want to communicate with.

For the DHX Gateway Driver to work, the server system must have the DHX Gateway
Caution!
Server installed, running and properly configured. For details on how to do this, refer
to the documentation for the DHX product that is installed on the server system.

2. In the Server TCP Port section, choose Auto Detect.

3. In the Server DHX Device section, select the desired device on the DHX Gateway
Server system.

As an example, suppose the server has two interface adapters: Device 0 is a

1784-KT and Device 1 is a 1784-KTX. To access the 1784-KT card, you must select
Device 0 in this field. To access the 1784-KTX, you must select Device 1.

If you click the Refresh button while connected to the network, the list of devices will
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be updated, making it easier to identify the device you want to use. However, if you
know the device number on the server system, you can select it without refreshing the
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4. Click OK to return to the DHX Driver Configuration Editor.

The number shown under DHX Device refers to the DHX Gateway device on this
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machine. It is not related to the device number of the DHX device on the server
machine.

5. If you want to access more than one DHX device on the server system, you must
repeat this procedure to create and configure another DHX Gateway device. You can
also create DHX Gateway devices that connect to different DHX Gateway Servers.

To continue, proceed to the Verifying Your Driver Configuration section.

Verifying Your Driver Configuration

The Diagnostics tab features will help you to confirm that the driver is running and is
properly configured. They will also provide important help in case troubleshooting or
technical support is needed.

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1. Select the Diagnostics tab.

2. The left pane of this screen shows all DHX product components installed on your
system. This information, including the version numbers, may be requested if you
call for technical support.

This screen also tells you if the software has been activated or if it is running in the
two-hour demo mode.

If you are running in demo mode, the DHX products will stop after two hours of
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operation and will resume after the system is restarted.

3. The right pane of the screen provides shortcuts to troubleshooting and

backup/restore tools. Run the DHX Demo program after configuring the DHX
Gateway Driver to verify that the driver is configured and running properly. Detailed
instructions for running this utility are included in the Validation & Troubleshooting
section.

When you are satisfied that the driver is correctly configured, proceed to Backing Up
Your Configuration.

Backing Up Your Configuration

To protect the work that you put into configuring and testing the driver, we strongly
recommend that you back up the configuration.

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1. Select the Diagnostics tab of the DHX Driver Configuration editor.

2. Click the Backup… button.

3. Browse for the desired backup directory. By default, the last-used directory will be
selected.

4. Enter the File name you want to use for your configuration backup file, and then
click the Save button to complete the backup operation.

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CONFIGURATION EDITOR REFERENCE

Before the DHX Gateway Driver can be used, it must be properly configured. The
configuration procedure involves creating one or more DHX Gateway devices and
configuring them to work with the DHX Gateway Servers on your network. A DHX
Gateway device is a logical device that references a physical device on a DHX Gateway
Server node. Your software applications will then use these logical devices to
communicate over the network.

This section provides a detailed description of each of the configuration editor features. If
you are a new user and want a procedure to guide you through a typical configuration
session, refer to the Quick-Start Guide.

To create a DHX Gateway device, you must run the DHX Driver Configuration Editor after
you install the software. The DHX Driver Configuration Editor is a common component of
all drivers in the DHX family.

When configuring a DHX Gateway device, the DHX Driver Configuration Editor
automatically dispatches the DHX Gateway Driver Configuration Editor.

DHX Driver Configuration Editor

The DHX Driver Configuration Editor is a common component of all drivers in the DHX
family. It is used to create DHX and CLX devices, configure the DHX Gateway Server and
provide access to diagnostic information and utilities. When you create or edit a device,
the DHX Driver Configuration Editor automatically dispatches the proper device
configuration editor.

The DHX Driver Configuration editor consists of five tabs:

 DHX Devices Tab
 CLX Devices Tab
 DHX Gateway Server Tab
 Virtual Cards Tab
 Diagnostics Tab

The following sections provide complete descriptions of these tabs.

DHX Devices Tab

DHX devices are logical devices that are used to communicate to Programmable Logic
Controllers, such as MicroLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5, PLC-3 and PLC-2. Every DHX device
must be configured on the DHX Devices tab before it can be used by client applications,
such as the DHX OPC Server. The DHX Devices tab lists all currently configured DHX
devices in your system. The information is shown in three columns: DHX Device, Device
Type and Device Description.

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DHX Device

This column contains a number that the editor assigns to every DHX device installed in
the system. This is not the DH/DH+ node address. By default, the editor will try to use
consecutive numbers for the devices starting from zero. However, this is not a
requirement.

Device Type

This column identifies the type of the DHX device, such as 1784-KTX, Ethernet DHX or
DHX Gateway.

Device Description

This is user-assigned text for describing a device. During device creation, a default
description text will be assigned. Refer to the Changing Device Description section,
below, for information on how to modify this text.

The device description text has no effect on the DHX device operation. However, some
applications using this device may be able to show this text.

New

Click this button to create a new DHX device.

Edit

Select a DHX device and click this button to edit it.

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Delete

Select a DHX device and click this button to delete it.

More...

Select a DHX device and click this button for additional editing features. You can change
the device type or edit the Device Description field.

Creating a New DHX Device

Click the New button or right-click inside the list window and select New from the
context menu. Then select an adapter card or other device type from the drop-down list.

Upon selecting the device type, the DHX Driver Configuration editor will automatically
dispatch the configuration editor that is appropriate for that device.

Deleting an Existing DHX Device

Select the device and click the Delete button or right-click and select Delete from the
context menu.

Editing an Existing DHX Device Configuration

Select the device, click the Edit button or right-click and select Edit from the context
menu. The DHX Driver Configuration editor will automatically dispatch the appropriate
device configuration editor. The screen that follows will depend on the selected device
type.

Changing Device Description

Select the device, click the More… button or right-click and select Edit Description
from the context menu. Modify the device description and press the Enter key when you
are done.

Changing Device Type

Select the device and click the More… button or right-click and select Change Type
from the context menu. From the drop-down list, select the new device type for the DHX
device. After you select the new device type, the DHX Driver Configuration editor will
automatically dispatch the appropriate device configuration editor. The screen that
follows will depend upon the device type selected.

CLX Devices Tab

CLX devices are logical devices that are used to communicate to the Logix family of
Programmable Automation Controllers, such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix and
FlexLogix. Every CLX device must be configured on the CLX Devices tab before it can be
used by client applications, such as the DHX OPC Server. The CLX Devices tab lists all

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currently configured CLX devices in your system. The information about each device is
shown in three columns: CLX Device, Device Type and Device Description.

Ethernet CLX and CLX over DHX devices are used only with the Cyberlogic DHX OPC
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Server and are available only if you have installed the DHX OPC Server Suite or the
DHX OPC Premier Suite. Otherwise, the Ethernet CLX and CLX over DHX device types
will not be available, and this tab will not appear in the editor. For more information on
CLX devices, refer to the DHX Driver help.

CLX Device

This column contains a number that the editor assigns to every CLX device installed in
the system. By default, the editor will try to use consecutive numbers for the devices
starting from zero. However, this is not a requirement.

Device Type

This column identifies the type of the CLX device, such as Ethernet CLX or CLX over DHX.

An Ethernet CLX device allows communications to the Logix family of Programmable

Automation Controllers over an Ethernet network. This type of a device does not require
an Ethernet DHX device to operate.

A CLX over DHX device allows communications to the Logix family of Programmable
Automation Controllers over networks other than Ethernet. This type of a device requires
an appropriate DHX device, such as a 1784-PKTX, to operate.

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Device Description

This is user-assigned text for describing a device. During device creation, a default
description text will be assigned. Refer to the Changing Device Description section,
below, for information on how to modify this text.

The device description text has no effect on the CLX device operation. However, some
applications using this device may be able to show this text.

New

Click this button to create a new CLX device.

Edit

Select a CLX device and click this button to edit it.

Delete

Select a CLX device and click this button to delete it.

More...

Select a CLX device and click this button for additional editing features. You can change
the device type or edit the Device Description field.

Creating a New CLX Device

Click the New button or right-click inside the list window and select New from the
context menu. Then select the desired device type from the drop-down list.

Upon selecting the device type, the DHX Driver Configuration editor will automatically
dispatch the appropriate device editor.

Deleting an Existing CLX Device

Select the device and click the Delete button or right-click and select Delete from the
context menu.

Editing an Existing CLX Device Configuration

Select the device, click the Edit button or right-click and select Edit from the context
menu. The DHX Driver Configuration editor will automatically dispatch the appropriate
device configuration editor. The screen that follows will depend upon the selected device
type.

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Changing Device Description

Select the device and click the More… button or right-click and select Edit Description
from the context menu. Modify the device description and press the Enter key when you
are done.

Changing Device Type

Select the device, click the More… button or right-click and select Change Type from
the context menu. From the drop-down list, select the new device type for the CLX
device. After you select the new device type, the DHX Driver Configuration editor will
automatically dispatch the appropriate device configuration editor. The screen that
follows will depend upon the device type selected.

DHX Gateway Server Tab

All DHX suites include the DHX Gateway Server, a remote connectivity component of the
DHX family. The DHX Gateway Server allows remote nodes to access all configured DHX
devices present on the system.

Server Control

This section allows you to designate if and how you want the DHX Gateway Server to
start.

Automatic

When this option is selected, the DHX Gateway Server will start when Windows boots.

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Manual

When this option is selected, the DHX Gateway Server will not start when Windows
boots, but you can control it manually using the Start and Stop buttons.

Disabled

When this option is selected, the DHX Gateway Server will not run.

Start

In Automatic or Manual mode, click this button to start the DHX Gateway Server.

Stop

In Automatic or Manual mode, click this button to stop the DHX Gateway Server.

Status

This tells you whether the DHX Gateway Server is running, stopped, starting or stopping.

TCP Port

The port used here must not be used elsewhere in the system. If your system uses a
firewall, the port must be opened in the firewall configuration. For details, refer to the
Configuring the Firewall section.

Port Number

Enter the number of the TCP port you wish to use.

Default

Click this button to restore the TCP port value to its default setting of 53338.

Selecting the Startup Type

If you want to use the DHX Gateway Server and want it to start whenever the system is
booted, select Automatic. This is the recommended setting for systems that will use the
Gateway Server.

If you want to use the DHX Gateway Server and want to control it manually, choose
Manual. The Server will not start on boot-up; instead you must use the Start and Stop
buttons to control it.

If you do not want to use the DHX Gateway Server, choose Disabled.

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Start/Stop the Gateway Server

Click the Start or Stop button.

Selecting the TCP Port

Enter the desired port number in the Port Number field.

You must enter a TCP port that is not used elsewhere in the system. The default, 53338,
will work for most installations, but this port may be taken in some unusual cases. If that
applies to your system, the system administrator will assign a different port.

Configuring the Firewall

If your system uses a firewall, you must configure it to permit DHX Gateway
communication. The procedure shown here is for the Windows XP firewall. The exact
procedure for your system will depend upon the firewall you are using, but the issues are
the same for all firewall types.

1. To configure Windows XP’s firewall, go to Control Panel and open Windows

Firewall.

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2. Select the Exceptions tab.

3. Verify that the boxes for Cyberlogic DHX Gateway Server and DCOM are
checked. If not, then check them.

4. Verify that the box for DCOM is checked. If it is not, then check it.

5. Click OK to exit.

Virtual Cards Tab

Virtual cards allow legacy 16-bit DOS and Windows applications to use any of the DHX
devices you have configured in your system. They do this by making those devices
appear to function as 1784-KT or 1784-KTX cards.

The Virtual Cards tab lists all currently-configured virtual cards. The information is
provided in five columns: Card, Memory Address, Interrupt, Timeout and Mapped to DHX
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Card

This column displays a number that the editor assigns to every virtual adapter card and
also indicates the card type (KT or KTX).

Memory Address

This is the memory address range allocated to the virtual adapter card.

Interrupt

This is the interrupt IRQ line to be emulated by the virtual adapter card. If it is None,
then the virtual card will operate in polled mode.

Timeout

This is the message timeout value for the virtual adapter card.

Mapped to DHX Device…

This is the actual DHX device used by the virtual adapter card for all of its
communications.

New

Click this button to create a new virtual card.

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Edit

Select a virtual card and click this button to edit it.

Delete

Select a virtual card and click this button to delete it.

Creating a New Virtual Card

Click the New button or right-click inside the list window and select New from the
context menu. The Edit Card Properties window will open to allow you to configure the
new virtual card.

Deleting an Existing Virtual Card

Select the virtual card and click the Delete button or right-click and select Delete from
the context menu.

Editing an Existing Virtual Card

Select an existing virtual adapter card and click the Edit button or right-click and select
Edit from the context menu. In either case, the following dialog will appear.

Memory Address

This is the memory address range allocated to the virtual adapter card. This setting must
match your 16-bit software configuration.

Interrupt

This is the interrupt (IRQ) line to be emulated by the virtual adapter card. Most programs
do not need interrupt emulation.

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Emulated Adapter

This selection determines whether the virtual adapter will emulate the 1784-KT or 1784-
KTX card. The choice of adapter will affect the memory addresses and interrupts that can
be chosen.

Message Timeout

This is the message timeout value for this virtual adapter card. It specifies the time that
the Virtual DHX Driver should wait for reply messages before declaring a timeout
condition.

If you encounter communication timeouts, you should increase this value. For most
applications, a 15-second timeout value is adequate.

Mapped to DHX Device…

This is the DHX device that is used by this virtual adapter card for all of its
communications. The DHX device must already have been configured and tested. If you
have not done this, refer to the Configuration section of the appropriate DHX family
driver: DHX Driver, Ethernet DHX Driver or DHX Gateway Driver.

Diagnostics Tab
The diagnostic features will help you to confirm that the driver is running and is properly
configured. They will also provide important help if troubleshooting or technical support
is needed.

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Installed DHX Driver Products

This area shows all DHX product components installed on your system, along with their
version numbers. This information may be requested if you call for technical support.
This screen also tells you if the software has been activated or if it is running in demo
mode.

Product Package

DHX products are sold and installed as packaged suites, such as the DHX Driver Suite,
DHX OPC Server Suite and DHX OPC Premier Suite. This field indicates the suite that is
installed on your system.

Activation Status

Most Cyberlogic software products operate in a time-limited demonstration mode until

they are activated. This field tells you whether or not the installed product has been
activated.

If your product requires activation, run the Activation wizard, which you will find in the
Windows Start menu subdirectory for the installed product. You will need the serial
number and password that were assigned when you purchased your license for the
software.

License Type

This field shows the licensing mode that the software is operating under. If the type
displayed is 2 Hour Demo, the software will run for only two hours at a time, after which
you must restart the system to obtain another two hours of use. To enable continuous,
uninterrupted operation, you must activate the software.

Serial Number

If you have activated the software by entering the serial number and password, the
serial number used will be shown here. This will help you to determine which license
goes with which of your systems.

Troubleshooting Tools

The Troubleshooting Tools group provides shortcuts to diagnostic tools that will help you
to verify that your drivers are operating as expected. In case of communication
problems, these tools will help in the diagnosis.

For details on how to use these tools, refer to the Validation & Troubleshooting section.

DHX Demo

Run this program after configuring the driver to confirm that it is configured correctly and
running properly.

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Performance Monitor

Click this button to launch the Windows Performance Monitor, which will allow you to
observe numerous performance parameters in graphical form.

Event Viewer

In case of communication difficulties, the Windows Event Viewer may provide error
messages to guide you in troubleshooting problems.

Configuration Backup/Restore

The Backup… and Restore… buttons in this group can be used to backup and restore
configurations of all DHX family drivers on your system.

We strongly recommend that you backup your configuration data after the initial
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configuration and that you maintain up-to-date backups after every configuration
change.

Backup Configuration

Use this procedure to backup your configuration.

1. Click the Backup… button.

2. Browse for the backup directory. By default, the last-used directory will be selected.

3. Enter the File name you want to use for your configuration backup file, and then
click the Save button to complete the backup operation.

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Restore Configuration

To restore a configuration that was previously backed up, use this procedure.

1. Click the Restore… button.

2. Browse for your configuration backup file. By default, the last used directory will be
selected.

3. Select the backup file and click the Open button to complete the restore operation.

After you finish restoring the configuration, restart the system to ensure proper
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operation of the restored devices.

Configuration Backup/Restore Utility

The DHX products also provide a utility program, ClDhxCfg.exe, that you can use to
backup and restore DHX device configurations. The program is located in the \Program
Files\Common Files\Cyberlogic Shared\ directory.

The utility accepts the following command line switches:

/Save FileName Save configuration

/Restore FileName Restore configuration
/Q Quiet operation (No error or warning messages)
/? Help
/H Help

For example, to backup the configuration of all DHX devices to a file named DhxCfg.bak,
located in the directory C:\Program Files\Common Files\Cyberlogic Shared\, use the
following command line:

> ClDhxCfg /Save C:\Program Files\Common Files\Cyberlogic Shared\DhxCfg.bak

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To restore the configuration that the previous command saved, use the following
command:

> ClDhxCfg /Restore C:\Program Files\Common Files\Cyberlogic Shared\DhxCfg.bak

You can use different file names to maintain different versions of your backups.
However, for most users, a single backup is sufficient.

DHX Gateway Driver Configuration Editor

When editing DHX Gateway devices, the DHX Driver Configuration editor dispatches the
DHX Gateway Driver Configuration editor.

The DHX Gateway Driver Configuration editor consists of a single dialog box.

Server IP Address/Host Name

This field allows you to identify the DHX Gateway Server system that this DHX Gateway
Driver will use for communications. You may enter either the IP address of the server or
its host name.

Server TCP Port

This is the TCP port that the Gateway Server system will use. Most users should choose
Auto Detect.

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For Auto Detect to work correctly, you must configure the Windows firewall on the DHX
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Gateway Server system to open port 135. The installation program adds this port to
the firewall exceptions list, under the name DCOM. For security reasons, it does not
check the box to enable the exception. You must do so manually.

In some unusual cases, it may be preferable to select Use Port and specify the correct
port.

Server DHX Device

This section allows you to select the DHX device number of the desired device on the
DHX Gateway Server system.

As an example, suppose the server has two interface adapters: Device 0 is a 1784-KT
and Device 1 is a 1784-KTX. If you want to use the Gateway Driver to access the 1784-
KT card, you must select Device 0 in the Server DHX Device field. To access the 1784-
KTX, you must select Device 1.

If you click the Refresh button while connected to the network, the list of devices will
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be updated, making it easier to identify the device you want to use. However, if you
know the device number on the server system, you can select it without refreshing the
list.

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VALIDATION & TROUBLESHOOTING

The following sections describe how the DHX Demo, Performance Monitor and Event
Viewer can be used to verify that the DHX Gateway Driver is configured correctly.

In case of communication or configuration difficulties, the Frequently Asked Questions

section may help you to solve the problem.

DHX Demo
The DHX Demo program can be used to test all configured DHX devices in a system for
proper operation. To run the program, open the Windows Start menu and locate the
submenu for the DHX product you have installed. From that menu, go to the
Diagnostics submenu and select DHX Demo.

Alternatively, open the DHX Driver Configuration Editor, go to the Diagnostics tab
and click DHX Demo.

Main Menu

The DHX Demo will quickly access all available features of the configured DHX devices in
your system, allowing you to verify their operation.

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The simple command-line interface displays menu choices that take the user to
secondary level screens.

Press Esc at any screen to return to the main menu shown above.

Press Esc in the main window to exit the program.

[1] Set Device Number

When the DHX Demo program starts, the device number defaults to 0. To change it,
press 1.

At the prompt, enter the desired device number and press the Enter key to change the
selected device and return to the main menu.

Verify that the device type shown on the main menu matches the type you configured for
the selected device number.

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[2] Active Node List (WHO ACTIVE)

From the main menu, press 2. This launches the Active Node List (WHO ACTIVE) screen,
which shows all active nodes on the network.

In the Active Node List grid, ME designates the node you are working from, and the
identifier codes are shown for other nodes found on the network.

Verify that all expected nodes are shown and that the node addresses are correct, then
press Esc to return to the main menu.

[3] Active Nodes Poll

Press [3] to poll the nodes on the network.

The software will continuously send diagnostic status commands to each of the other
nodes on the network. If they respond properly, the software displays “+”, otherwise it
displays “?”. After polling each node, the software displays the total number of active
nodes, including the local node.

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In the example shown, the three remote nodes have responded correctly, so there are
three + signs followed by a 4 to indicate that there are four nodes—three remote and
one local.

This function continuously interrogates the nodes with no delays between nodes or
repetitions. Therefore, it is useful if you need a simple way to put a high load on the
network.

[4] Read Selected Node

To read data from registers on a specific node, press 4.

Enter the PLC node address you want to read from. Note that this value is entered in
octal.

If you are using offlink addressing, enter the values for Offlink 1 and Offlink 2.

Enter the Register address for the register you want to read. If you want to read from
more than a single register, enter the first register’s address.

Enter the Register count, which is the number of consecutive registers you want to
read.

Enter your selection for the PLC type you are reading from.

In the example shown, we want to read from the PLC-5 at node address 4, without
offlink addressing. We will read five consecutive registers beginning with N7:3, that is,
registers N7:3 through N7:7.

Press Enter to initiate the read. The requested data will be displayed on the screen.
Press Esc to return to the main menu.

[5] Unsolicited Message Read

To read unsolicited messages, press 5.

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This is an advanced feature of DHX Demo and is primarily intended for use by software
developers. Only the most basic operation is shown here.

To receive all unsolicited messages, press Y. If you want to receive only unclaimed
messages, press N

To receive all unsolicited messages, answer Y for the first question. The software will
immediately begin receiving messages.

If you want to receive only unclaimed messages, answer N for the first question, then Y
for the second. Again, the software will immediately begin receiving messages.

When an unsolicited message arrives, it will be displayed on the screen and the software
will send a “success” response to the originating node. You may then press N to see the
next message or Esc to return to the main menu.

[6] Device Information

From the main menu, press 6 to launch the Device Information screen.

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This screen shows configuration, statistical and diagnostic information about the driver,
the device and the network.

After viewing the information, press Esc to return to the main menu.

Performance Monitor
Microsoft provides a diagnostic tool, the Performance Monitor, as part of the Windows
operating system. Applications supporting the Performance Monitor, including the DHX
driver family, allow users to monitor relevant performance information. Multiple devices
can be monitored simultaneously for comparison.

To run the program, open the Windows Start menu and locate the submenu for the DHX
product you have installed. From that menu, go to the Diagnostics submenu and select
Performance Monitor.

Alternatively, go to the Diagnostics tab of the DHX Driver Configuration Editor and click
the Performance Monitor button.

How to Use the Performance Monitor

Since extensive help is provided for this program by Microsoft, only a few points relevant
to the DHX family drivers are shown here.

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1. When the Performance Monitor program starts, click the + button on the tool bar.

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2. Select Cyberlogic DHX Devices from the Performance object list.

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3. Choose a counter and the DHX device, and click Add. Repeat this for all the counters
you want to view.

4. Click Close. The counters you chose will then be displayed in graphical format.

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Event Viewer
During startup and operation, the DHX drivers may detect problems or other significant
events. When a noteworthy event is detected, the driver sends an appropriate message
to the Windows Event Logger. You can view these messages using the following
procedure.

1. Open the Windows Start menu and locate the submenu for the DHX product you
have installed. From that menu, go to the Diagnostics submenu and select Event
Viewer.

Alternatively, click the Event Viewer button on the Diagnostics tab of the DHX
Driver Configuration Editor.

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2. If you are looking for entries relating to the DHX Driver, select System from the
Event Viewer tree, and look for entries in the Source column named CLDHX or
CLDhxPnP.

For other types of events, select the Application branch from the Event Viewer
tree, and look for entries in the Source column that begin with Cyberlogic.

3. Look for entries with the name of the driver you are using in the Source column.

The Event Viewer does not clear itself after rebooting. Check the time stamps of the
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messages to be sure that you are not looking at an old error message.

4. Double-click on the desired entry to display a complete event message.

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DHX Gateway Driver Messages

GDHXAPIM.DLL failed to load. Reinstall the product.

A necessary DLL could not be loaded. This may indicate a corrupted installation. Repair
the existing installation or remove and reinstall the software.

Cyberlogic DHX Gateway Server is already running!

The driver could not start because another copy of it is already running.

Cyberlogic DHX Gateway (<Version Number>) started.

The driver successfully started. The driver’s version number may be requested if you call
Cyberlogic Tech Support.

Registration DLL failed to load. The I/O operations of the DHX Gateway have
been disabled. Reinstall the product.

A necessary registration DLL could not be loaded. This may indicate a corrupted
installation. Repair the existing installation, or remove and reinstall the software.

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Product license verification failed. The I/O operations of the DHX Gateway
have been disabled. Reinstall the product.

A registration check indicated that the software’s evaluation time has expired. Run the
Activation Wizard to authorize further use of the software.

This is a <Number of Hours>-hour promotional copy of the DHX Gateway. The

application started at <Start Time> and the driver will stop at <Stop Time>.

This is a time-limited installation of the software. After the stop time, the driver will not
allow any further I/O operations.

This is a promotional copy of the DHX Gateway. The allowed operation time
has expired. The I/O operations of the DHX Gateway have been disabled.

This is a time-limited installation of the software. The stop time has been reached or
exceeded, so the driver will not allow any further I/O operations.

The Cyberlogic License Server failed to respond with valid license information.
The I/O operations of the DHX Gateway have been disabled. Contact the
manufacturer's technical support.

The driver experienced a problem when it tried to contact the Cyberlogic License Server.
If the license server is not running, start it and then try restarting the driver. If the
license server is already running, contact Cyberlogic Tech Support.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve installed the software. What’s next?

The next step is to create one or more DHX Gateway devices and configure each to work
with an DHX Gateway server on your network. Refer to the Quick-Start Guide section for
a step-by-step procedure. After this is done, run the DHX Demo to test the driver.

I’ve configured a DHX Gateway Device. How do I know that it’s working?

First, use the DHX Demo to confirm that the device is operating properly. Then, use the
Performance Monitor as a benchmark reference.

When I select “Active Node List” or “Device Information” in the DHX Demo, I
get an error that says “There are no more bindings (Error code 2).”

The DHX Gateway Driver could not find the specified DHX Gateway Server. There is
probably an incorrect server IP address or host name entered. Refer to the DHX Gateway
Driver Configuration Editor section for details on finding and entering this information.

When I select “Active Node List” or “Device Information” in the DHX Demo, I
get an error that says “The system cannot find the file specified (Error code

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1806).”

 Cause 1. Be sure that at least one DHX Gateway Driver device has been
configured. If not, refer to the Quick-Start Guide section for details on setting up a
DHX Gateway Driver device.

 Cause 2. The DHX Gateway Driver could not find the DHX device that was
specified under Server DHX Device at the DHX Gateway Server node. Refer to the
Quick-Start Guide section for details on finding and entering this information.

I have two DHX Gateway Driver devices configured in the system. How do I
communicate through the second one?

The DHX Demo uses the device number to determine which to use. The function [1] Set
device number lets you choose which configured DHX Gateway device the demo will use.
If you are using some other software product, contact the manufacturer for more
information on using multiple devices.

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APPENDIX: DHX ARCHITECTURE AND COMPANION PRODUCTS

The DHX Gateway Driver is part of the Cyberlogic DHX family. This family consists of
several well-integrated products that provide connectivity for Data Highway, Data
Highway Plus, DH-485, ControlNet and Ethernet networks in distributed environments.

This section illustrates the layout of the DHX architecture. It includes a description of
each DHX component along with suggested methods for employing them to support
Allen-Bradley networks.

The DHX architecture presents a consistent framework

to address different connectivity needs.

DHX Driver
The DHX Driver provides connectivity between Windows-based applications and interface
adapter cards from Allen-Bradley and SST. A few of the many cards supported are the
1784-KT, 1784-KTX, 1784-PKTX and 1784-PCMK from Allen-Bradley, as well as the
SST-DHP-PCI, 5136-SD and 5136-SD-PCI from SST. These provide communication over
Data Highway, Data Highway Plus, DH-485 and ControlNet

The kernel mode device driver of the DHX Driver has exceptional performance and
stability. It operates in either interrupt or polled mode and fully implements all network
features, including solicited and unsolicited communication. The high performance native
API (DHXAPI) of the DHX Driver takes full advantage of the event-driven, multitasking,
multithreaded features of Windows operating systems.

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The driver includes the DHX Gateway Server for remote access by the DHX Gateway
Driver and is fully compatible with all other components of the DHX family.

The DHX Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

Ethernet DHX Driver

The Cyberlogic Ethernet DHX Driver emulates Data Highway Plus over the Ethernet
TCP/IP protocol. It supports most DHXAPI and 6001-F1E-compatible software, providing
instant access to Ethernet TCP/IP compatible devices without code modifications. It is
compatible with all Ethernet cards supported by Windows.

The driver includes the DHX Gateway Server for remote access by the DHX Gateway
Driver and is fully compatible with all other components of the DHX family.

The Ethernet DHX Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

Serial DHX Driver

The Cyberlogic Serial DHX Driver provides connectivity to full-duplex DF1-compatible
devices through standard serial COM ports. These devices include the 1770-KF2, 1785-
KE, 1770-KF3 and 1770-KFC15 interface modules for Data Highway, Data Highway Plus,
DH-485 and ControlNet, as well as direct connection to devices with full-duplex DF1-
compatible ports. The Serial DHX Driver supports both the DF1 BCC and DF1 CRC-16
protocols.

The driver includes the DHX Gateway Server for remote access by the DHX Gateway
Driver and is fully compatible with all other components of the DHX family.

The Serial DHX Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

DHX Gateway Driver

The DHX Gateway Driver lets applications use DHX devices on remote DHX Gateway
Server nodes as though they were on the local system. The client system running the
DHX Gateway Driver must be a Windows node connected over a TCP/IP network to

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another system running the DHX Gateway Server. It can then access the Data Highway,
Data Highway Plus, DH-485 and ControlNet networks that are connected to the server
node.

For example, the DHX Gateway Driver provides complete DHX Driver functionality to the
client node applications. An interface adapter, such as a 1784-PCMK card, is not required
on the client node. DHX Gateway Driver nodes can communicate with multiple remote
servers and all Windows-compatible TCP/IP networks are supported.

The DHX Gateway Driver is compatible with all other components of the DHX family.

The DHX Gateway Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

ControlLogix Gateway Driver

The ControlLogix Gateway Driver lets applications access Data Highway Plus networks
from a remote location through a ControlLogix gateway module. With this driver, a
remote system can communicate over a standard Ethernet network to a ControlLogix
chassis containing a 1756-DHRIO module. That module then acts as a gateway to a Data
Highway Plus network. This allows the remote system to access the PLC-5s, SLC-500s
and any other devices on the Data Highway Plus network as though it were connected
directly to that network.

The ControlLogix Gateway Driver is fully compatible with all other components of the
DHX family.

The ControlLogix Gateway Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

Virtual DHX Driver

The Virtual DHX Driver allows 16-bit DOS and Windows applications using 1784-KT/KTX
interface adapters to run concurrently with 32-bit applications on the same computer. It
allows multiple 16-bit applications and multiple instances of a single 16-bit application to
run under the latest Windows operating systems. By emulating the physical 1784-KT/KTX
adapters, the Virtual DHX Driver will work with all legacy software, regardless of which
DOS driver is used.

If your computer uses Windows 7, Vista or the 64-bit edition of any Windows version,
refer to Cyberlogic Knowledge Base article KB2010-02 Running 16-Bit Applications for
important information on using the Virtual DHX Driver on your system.

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The Virtual DHX Driver is fully compatible with all DHX components and requires at least
one of these drivers to operate:
 DHX Driver
 Ethernet DHX Driver
 Serial DHX Driver
 DHX Gateway Driver
 ControlLogix Gateway Driver

The Virtual DHX Driver is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite
 DHX Driver Suite

DHX OPC Server

The Cyberlogic DHX OPC Server connects OPC-compliant clients to Data Highway, Data
Highway Plus, DH-485, ControlNet and Ethernet networks. It supports the latest OPC
Data Access and OPC Alarms and Events specifications and uses the DHX drivers for
connectivity to Allen-Bradley networks.

The DHX OPC Server supports multiple, priority-based access paths for reliable,
redundant communications. It also supports both solicited and unsolicited
communications and uses an advanced transaction optimizer to guarantee minimum load
on your networks. With only a couple of mouse clicks, the DHX OPC Server will
automatically detect and configure the attached networks and node devices. Other
noteworthy features include DirectAccess, Data Write Protection and Health Watchdog.

The DHX OPC Server is included in the following products:

 DHX OPC Premier Suite
 DHX OPC Server Suite

DHX SDK
Software developers can use the DHX Software Development Kit to provide connectivity
to Data Highway, Data Highway Plus, DH-485, Ethernet and ControlNet networks from
their 32-bit C/C++ applications.

The SDK supports two styles of interfaces, 6001-F1E and Cyberlogic's high-performance
DHXAPI. The 6001-F1E interface is an excellent bridge for developers who would like to
port their 16-bit applications to the latest Windows environments. Developers of new
applications can use either the 6001-F1E or the DHXAPI interface. For a complete 6001-
F1E specification, contact any Allen-Bradley distributor.

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Since all DHX family drivers are built on the same DHX architecture, applications
developed with the DHX SDK can be used with all DHX family drivers and can execute
under all current Windows operating systems.

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