Rockwell Automation 1789-L10_L30_L60 SoftLogix 5800 System User Manual - Manual (Page 18)

18 Rockwell Automation Publication 1789-UM002J-EN-P - December 2012
Chapter 1
Configure the RSLinx Virtual-backplane Driver
Use RSLinx software to configure the virtual-backplane driver. You do this only once for the
computer.
To install the virtual-backplane driver, follow these steps.
1. In RSLinx software, from the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers.
2. From the Available Driver Type pull-down menu, choose Virtual Backplane Driver.
3. Click Add New.
4. Type the driver name, such as AB_VBP-1, and click OK.
The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.
5. Click Configure.
The Configure VirtualBackplane dialog box appears. The Logix Designer application,
version 21.00.00, lets you insert a valid SoftLogix module into slot 0.
IMPORTANT The RSLinx virtual-backplane driver is required for SoftLogix software to operate.