def getAbortState(*args):
    """Access protected class data of the system Abort State. This approach is a secure method to access
       saved system state values. If an abort is tripped, the test stand control system will automatically
       enter 'Safe' mode and valve configuration

                Arguments
                ---------
                args[0] : ucl --> UpperClass Instance

                Returns
                -------
                abort_state : Abort State Integer
                    state[0] = system is nominal
                    state[1] = system abort
    """
    return args[0].Controls.AbortState.abort_state