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  • Page 1 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI User Manual Remote I/O HMI Interface Module...
  • Page 2 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use of these products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI MODULE OVERVIEW Hardware Features Package Contents Modes of Operation INSTALLATION Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Power Cabling and Termination Ethernet Cabling Software Installation QUICK START ETHERNET CONFIGURATION Ethernet Configuration Standalone Computer Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State CONFIGURING REMOTE I/O...
  • Page 5 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page ACCESSING DATA Configuration PanelView Other HMIs I/O Data Status File Information USING ANXINIT AnxInit Log Locating Available AN-X Modules Selecting an AN-X Set AN-X IP Configuration Restart an AN-X AN-X Info Read Kernel Parameters Run Config Mode Update AN-X Flash...
  • Page 6 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Administration Menu Browse File System AN-X IP Configuration Archive Configuration Restart AN-X Module TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs SYS LED NET LED Network Status UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Reading Version Numbers SPECIFICATIONS SUPPORT WARRANTY...

  • Page 7: An-X-Abrio-Hmi Module Overview

    The PanelView or other HMI accesses data on the AN-X as PLC-5 I, O, N and S files. The AN-X-ABRIO-HMI module has a web interface for configuration, monitoring logs and diagnostic counters, and for performing other administrative functions. You can communicate with the module using any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer.

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    150% of the longest network frame time, the transmitter is forced off and the module is placed into a safe fatal failure state. Package Contents AN-X-ABRIO-HMI module CD containing software and documentation rubber feet for desktop use Modes of Operation There are three AN-X modes of operation: Boot mode.
  • Page 9 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Configuration mode. This is the mode when you are updating the firmware in the AN-X. Production mode. This is the normal runtime mode of operation. Refer to page 29 for information on how to determine the current mode...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Installation Prevent Electrostatic Discharge The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. WARNING! Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module: Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential...

  • Page 11: Ethernet Cabling

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Terminate both ends of a remote I/O network by using external resistors attached to the physical ends of the network. There should be two and only two terminators on the network. Use 82 ohm resistors if the network operates at 230.4 kbps or if the network operates at 57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps and none of the devices in...

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Software Installation You must uninstall any previous version of the software before you can install a new version. Use the Windows Control Panel Add and Remove Programs to remove the old version. Insert the CD supplied with the AN-X module and run the program...

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Quick Start Step Operation See page Install the AN-X Windows software Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and use AnxInit to assign it an IP address Connect AN-X to the Remote I/O network Create a configuration file...

  • Page 14: Ethernet Configuration

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Ethernet Configuration Before you can use the AN-X-ABRIO-HMI, you must configure its network properties on Ethernet. Ethernet Configuration AN-X can be configured to use a static (unchanging) IP address or it can be configured to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
  • Page 15 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Use this temporary IP address only for initial setup of AN-X. AN-X will IMPORTANT! not function correctly for its intended purpose at the temporary IP address. If you are using multiple AN-X modules, configure them one at a time,...
  • Page 16 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 1. Select the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the AN-X. In most cases there will be just one Ethernet adapter in the computer. The AN-X must be on the same subnet as the computer. 2. Enter the MAC address of the AN-X you are configuring. This is printed on the AN-X label.
  • Page 17 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Step 3: Wait for AN-X to enter boot mode. While AnxInit is waiting, the Next>> button is disabled. When AN-X is in boot mode, the Next>> button is enabled. If the AN-X does not enter boot mode within about 10 seconds, return to the previous screens and check the entries.

  • Page 18: Standalone Computer

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Enter a Host Name for the AN-X. Give the AN-X a meaningful name that is unique on your network. This name is also used internally by AN-X and may be used to identify the AN-X if you have a DNS server on your network.
  • Page 19 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page The following instructions assume Windows XP. They also assume that an Ethernet network card has been installed in the computer and that AnxInit has been installed on the computer. The parameters in this example will work when you set up any standalone computer to work with AN-X.
  • Page 20 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 In this example, we assigned the computer an IP address of 192.168.0.10 We set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (standard mask for the Class C network address of 192.168.0.x). We set the Default gateway to 192.168.0.1 (this address does not exist on the Ethernet network but AN-X requires a valid default gateway entry).
  • Page 21 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Select Utilities/Select An AN-X and enter the MAC Address and IP address. Click OK to accept the setting. Select Utilities/AN-X IP Configuration.
  • Page 22 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Enter an IP Address. In this case we chose 192.168.0.105 Enter the same Subnet mask and Default gateway that you entered for the computer. The default gateway address does not exist on the network but AN-X requires that the field have a valid entry.

  • Page 23: Reconfiguring An An-X From An Unknown State

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State It sometimes happens that an AN-X has been previously configured with an IP address that causes it to be inaccessible on the current Ethernet network. To reconfigure it to a known state, run the command Configuration/AN-X IP Settings to start the AN-X IP Configuration Wizard and reconfigure AN-X.

  • Page 24: Configuring Remote I/O

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Configuring Remote I/O Configuring a Remote I/O Network The remote I/O configuration consists of: 1. the baud rate 2. rack definitions 3. block transfer definitions Configuration File The remote I/O configuration is defined in a comma-separated variable text file.

  • Page 25: Racks

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Racks Racks are defined by line that consist of the keyword Rack, followed by a comma, the racknumber in octal in the form 0oxx where xx is the rack number from 1 to 76 octal, a comma, the start quarter (1-4), a comma, and the end quarter (1-4).

  • Page 26: Block Transfers By Length

    Block Transfers by Length For compatibility with some existing PanelView applications, AN-X-ABRIO-HMI supports a block transfer by length mode, where multiple block transfers of different lengths are defined at the same I/O location (rack, I/O group and slot). When the remote I/O scanner requests a block transfer at that location, the AN-X uses the requested length to select which data to access.

  • Page 27: Uploading And Downloading Configurations

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Downloading Configurations To download a configuration to the AN-X-AB-RIO, start the web interface and select Automation Network/Configure RIO to Enet/IP to download a configuration file to the AN-X.

  • Page 28: Accessing Data

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Accessing Data Configuration PanelView Use FactoryTalk View Studio to add the RSLinx Enterprise device shown. Other HMIs Access data on the AN-X as you would any other PLC-5. I/O Data Discrete I/O Data Discrete data is mapped to PLC-5 I (input) and O (output) files, based on the rack and I/O group.

  • Page 29: Status File Information

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Status File Information AM-X maps remote I/O diagnostic counters and rack status to a PLC-5 status file. An HMI can access these counters by reading the status file. The following tables show the contents. Diagnostic Counters Counter Status...
  • Page 30 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Status table element Contents s2:20 Status racks 60-63 s2:21 Status racks 64-67 s2:22 Status racks 70-73 s2:23 Status racks 74-76 The rack status contains 4 bits per rack, with the low bit corresponding to a rack starting at I/O group 0, etc. The bit is 1 if the rack is being...

  • Page 31: Using Anxinit

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Using AnxInit AnxInit is a 32-bit Windows application supplied with AN-X to perform the following functions: Locate and identify AN-X modules on the Ethernet network Select a specific AN-X for configuration Set the IP address and other Ethernet parameters for an AN-X...

  • Page 32: Locating Available An-X Modules

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 AN-X Log Locating Available AN-X Modules To locate all accessible AN-X modules on the Ethernet network, select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules. AnxInit displays a list of the AN-X modules it finds, showing their MAC IDs, IP addresses and host names.

  • Page 33: Selecting An An-X

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Selecting an AN-X Before you can perform an operation on an AN-X, you must select which AN-X you want the operation performed on. Choose Utilities/Select An AN-X to select a specific AN-X. From the Adapter list, select the network adapter that connects to the Ethernet network that contains the AN-X.

  • Page 34: Set An-X Ip Configuration

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Click OK to select the AN-X. The title bar of AnxInit shows the MAC Address and IP Address of the currently selected AN-X. Set AN-X IP Configuration The AN-X must be on the local Ethernet to set its IP address.

  • Page 35: Restart An An-X

    The Utilities/AN-X Info command provides information about the currently selected AN-X in the log window. The information shown: AN-X Info Ethernet MAC address SerNum Serial number DaughterID Daughterboard ID, 6 for AN-X-ABRIO-HMI BootRev Boot code version ConfigRev Configuration kernel version ProdRev Production kernel version HwRev...

  • Page 36: Read Kernel Parameters

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Possible status values are: Value Meaning Boot mode Configuration mode Production mode Read Kernel Parameters The Utilities/Read Kernel Parameters command displays various communications parameters for the currently selected AN-X This command resets the AN-X. You will be warned and given the opportunity to cancel the command.

  • Page 37: Update An-X Flash

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Update AN-X Flash The Utilities/Update AN-X Flash command updates the low-level firmware (configuration and production kernels). Files have extension qtf. This command resets the AN-X. You will receive a warning and be given the opportunity to Cancel the command.
  • Page 38 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Step 1: In step 1, you identify the AN-X you are configuring. 1. Select the Ethernet adapter that s connected to the AN-X. In most cases there will be just one Ethernet adapter in the computer. The AN-X must be on the same subnet as the computer.
  • Page 39 AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page The preferred method is to cycle power on the AN-X. Select the first option on the screen and click the Next >> button. The second method, useful if the AN-X in not easily accessible, is to send it a command over Ethernet. The AN-X must be powered on and completely running for this method to work.
  • Page 40 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 If the AN-X does not enter config mode within about 60 seconds, return to the previous screens and check the entries. Click the Next>> button, and select the firmware file you want to download and click Open.

  • Page 41: Update Firmware Command

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Update Firmware Command The Utilities/Update Firmware command updates all the firmware on an AN-X you have previously selected using the Utilities/Select An AN-X command. This command resets the AN-X. You will receive a warning and be given the opportunity to Cancel the command.
  • Page 42 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 This command resets the AN-X. You will receive a warning and be given the opportunity to Cancel the command. You do not have to reconfigure the AN-X after applying a patch. All configuration information will be left intact.

  • Page 43: Using The Web Interface

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Using the Web Interface The AN-X module contains a webserver capable of communicating with standard web browsers such as Internet Explorer. Use the web interface to: configure the remote I/O view the current configuration view diagnostic counters view AN-X logs perform administrative functions To use the web interface, you must know the IP address of the AN-X.

  • Page 44: Automation Network

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Automation Network Configure RIO to Enet/IP Select Automation Network/Configure RIO to Enet/IP to download a configuration file to the AN-X. First create a configuration file. Refer to page 18 for details on the file format. Use the Choose File button to select the file.

  • Page 45: View Active Configuration

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page To upload the configuration, copy the contents to a text file. View Active Configuration Select Automation Network/View Active Configuration to display the result of the last configuration download.

  • Page 46: View Diagnostic Counters

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 View Diagnostic Counters Select Automation Network/View Diagnostic Counters to display the remote I/O diagnostic counters. Refer to page 23 for detailed information on the counters.

  • Page 47: Log Files

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Use the Refresh Display button to update the counters. You can also access the counters from an HMI by reading the status (S) file on the AN-X (see page 23). Log Files AN-X maintains various logs to record diagnostic and error messages.

  • Page 48: View All Logs

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 View All Logs Use View All Logs to list and view all the AN-X logs. To view a log file, double click on the file name. Administration Menu The Administration Menu is used to set the AN-X IP address and to view and edit files on AN-X.

  • Page 49: Archive Configuration

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page You can configure the AN-X to use DHCP or to use a static IP address. The host name can contain alphanumeric characters and a hyphen. Click SUBMIT to set the parameters. When prompted, click CONTINUE to reboot the AN-X with the new parameters.
  • Page 50 Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Click on the Archive File link and save the file. Select the destination where the file will be stored.

  • Page 51: Restart An-X Module

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Restart AN-X Module The Restart AN-X Module is password protected and is intended for technical support. Technical support will provide the password and supply detailed information on any further steps.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X-ABRIO-HMI has LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection, the overall module state and the connection to the remote I/O network. Ethernet LEDs There are two LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 53: Net Led Network Status

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page At startup, the SYS LED sequence is: boot code starts fast flashing red boot code loads a kernel solid red if the configuration kernel is loaded, 2 red flashes followed by a pause if the production kernel loads with no errors, solid green...

  • Page 54: Updating The Firmware

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Updating the Firmware The AN-X operating software consists of several parts: boot code, runs at startup configuration kernel, runs when you update firmware production kernel, runs in normal operation application software, for network communication and scheduled...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Specifications Parameter Specification Function Bridge between Ethernet and Remote I/O network 300 mA @ 12 VDC or 150 mA @ 24 VDC Typical Power Consumption Maximum Power 3.6W dissipation Environmental Conditions: Operational 0-50°C (32-122°F) Temperature Storage Temperature 40 to 85°C ( 40 to 185°F)

  • Page 56: Support

    Page AN-X-ABRIO-HMI November 2011 Support How to Contact Us: Sales and Support Sales and Technical Support for this product are provided by ProSoft Technology. Contact our worldwide Sales or Technical Support teams directly by phone or email: Asia Pacific +603.7724.2080, asiapc@prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 57: Warranty

    AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Page Warranty Quest Technical Solutions warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service for three years after date of shipment. Quest Technical Solutions will repair or replace without charge any equipment found to be defective during the warranty period.

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