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  • Page 1 AN-X-MOD (Master) User Manual Modicon S908 Remote I/O Scanner Module...
  • Page 2 Identifies information that is especially important for successful IMPORTANT! application and understanding of the product. Identifies information that explains the best way to use the AN-X-MOD (Master) Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows, Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AN-X-MOD (MASTER) MODULE OVERVIEW Hardware Features Package Contents Modes of Operation INSTALLATION Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Power S908 Cabling and Termination Ethernet Cabling Software Installation QUICK START ETHERNET CONFIGURATION Ethernet Configuration Standalone Computer Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State S908 NETWORK CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 4 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Other Mappable Data Viewing the Current Configuration Saving the Current Configuration Configuring the AN-X Module in RSLogix 5000 Input Only Connections ControlLogix Alias Tags Using the ControlLogix Log REDUNDANCY Controller Redundancy Scanner Redundancy Cabling ControlLogix Ethernet Configuration File...
  • Page 5 S908 I/O Network Configure ControlLogix Support View Configuration Files View Active Configuration Log Files System Error Log System Info Log ControlLogix Log View All Logs Administration Menu Browse File System AN-X IP Configuration Archive Configuration TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs SYS LED NET LED –...

  • Page 6: An-X-Mod (Master) Module Overview

    ControlLogix processor, over Ethernet, so the ControlLogix processor can read inputs from the Modicon network and write outputs. The AN-X-MOD (Master) module has a web interface for configuration. You can communicate with the module using any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer.

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the Windows utility supplied. Refer to page 72 for details. Hardware Features The module has: • LEDs to indicate the status of the Ethernet connection, the module’s internal state, and state of the connection to the S908 remote I/O network •...

  • Page 8: Installation

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

  • Page 9: Ethernet Cabling

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Ethernet Cabling AN-X has a standard RJ-45 connector for connecting to Ethernet. If you are connecting AN-X to an existing network through a router or switch, use a standard Ethernet cable. If you are connecting directly between a computer and AN-X, use a crossover cable.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Quick Start Step 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 Modicon S908 network Use the AN-X web interface to autoconfigure the...

  • Page 11: Ethernet Configuration

    Ethernet Configuration The AN-X-MOD (Master) module connects connects a ControlLogix processor to an S908 remote I/O network over Ethernet. Before you can use the AN-X-MOD (Master), 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 12 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 If AN-X does not find a DHCP server within about three minutes of starting up, it reverts to a temporary static IP address of 192.168.0.41 If AN-X is using this temporary IP address, it repeatedly flashes the SYS LED red three times followed by a pause.
  • Page 13 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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. 2. Enter the MAC address of the AN-X you are configuring. This is printed on the AN-X label.
  • Page 14 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 The preferred method is to cycle power on the AN-X. Select the first option on the screen and click the Next >> button. An alternative method, useful if the AN-X in not easily accessible, is to send it a command over Ethernet.
  • Page 15 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page If the AN-X does not enter boot mode within about 10 seconds, return to the previous screens and check the entries. The AN-X TCP/IP Configuration dialog appears. Enter a Host Name for the AN-X. AN-X uses this name when it creates...

  • Page 16: Standalone Computer

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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. The name can be from 1 to 31 characters long. It can contain alphanumeric characters and a hyphen.
  • Page 17 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Click the Properties button. Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 18 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 19 AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 20 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 21: Reconfiguring An An-X From An Unknown State

    AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 22: S908 Network Configuration

    S908 Network Configuration Before you can scan a Modicon S908 remote I/O network, you must configure the network in the AN-X-MOD (Master). There are two methods of configuring the S908 remote I/O that the AN- X-MOD (Master) is to scan: •...
  • Page 23 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page AN-X can generate a default ControlLogix data mapping configuration based on the I/O it finds (see page 24). If you want AN-X to generate the ControlLogix configuration, check Auto-configure S908 network and ControlLogix configuration. Otherwise, check Auto-configure S908 network (the default).

  • Page 24: Manual Configuration

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 ,,,,CfgLen=2,0x0000,0x0000 ,,Slot=5,Type=ACI_030_00,;Addr=d4s5,Inp=18,Out=00,AN IN 8CH UNIPOLAR ,,,,CfgLen=1,0x0001 ,,Slot=6,Type=ACO_020_00,;Addr=d4s6,Inp=00,Out=08,AN OUT 4CH CURR ,,,,CfgLen=6,0x8001,0x5555,0x0000,0x0000,0x0000,0x0000 EndDrop Drop=5, ,Rack=1, ,,Slot=2,Type=B810,;Addr=d5s2,Inp=00,Out=01,8-OUT ISO B810 ,,Slot=3,Type=B804,;Addr=d5s3,Inp=00,Out=02,16-OUT B804 ,,Slot=4,Type=B863,;Addr=d5s4,Inp=08,Out=00,REG 4 CH IN B863 EndDrop When AN-X creates a configuration file, it includes comments in the file it creates, based on the information in its module database.

  • Page 25: Configuration File Format

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Configuration File Format The I/O configuration file defines the contents of the drops to be scanned and some parameter data It is a comma-separated variable (csv) text file, which can be created with a text editor or with a spreadsheet such as Excel.
  • Page 26 CfgOutLast should be first. If you do not enter any parameter data, AN-X uses the default parameters from its module database. Refer to the document AN-X-MOD-Parameters supplied with the AN-X for detailed information about parameters for specific Quantum modules. Sample RIO Configuration File In this example, drop 1 is an 800 series drop and drop 2 is a Quantum drop.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Current Configuration

    Saving the Current Configuration To save the configuration currently in AN-X to a file, access the web interface and select Automation Network/View Configuration Files. Right click on the AN-X-MOD S908 Network Configuration File link and save the file. Supported Modicon Modules To view a list of supported modules, view the current configuration.

  • Page 28: Exchanging Scheduled Data With A Controllogix

    Each scheduled connection with a ControlLogix contains at most 250 words of input data and 248 words of output data. In order to be able to scan the largest possible Modicon network, the AN-X-MOD (Master) module supports multiple scheduled connections with a ControlLogix processor over Ethernet.
  • Page 29 Modicon I/O module with the same drop and slot address. Use a different ClxPrefix in the configuration file for each AN-X-MOD (Master) so that the tags for the two modules are unique. The ClxPrefix consists of a line with the keyword ClxPrefix, followed by a comma and the prefix text.
  • Page 30 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Each scheduled connection consists of output data and input data. Scheduled outputs from the ControlLogix processor for that connection begin with a line with just the keyword DataOutput. Scheduled inputs to the ControlLogix processor for that connection begin with a line with just the keyword DataInput.

  • Page 31: Other Mappable Data

    Program Mode Behaviour Option The ControlLogix processor that is the exclusive owner of the connection in slot 0 controls how the AN-X-MOD (Master) module scans the S908 network. For that reason, when you map the data, you must always include a connection to the generic module in slot 0.
  • Page 32 If you map the diagnostic data to a separate connection, use a long RPI to reduce the Ethernet traffic, since the diagnostics do not need to be updated as frequently as I/O data. Diagnostic Counters The AN-X-MOD (Master) maintains the following diagnostic counters. Counter Offset Description...
  • Page 33 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Drop Error Table The drop error table consists of 2 16-bit words, one bit per drop. Bit 0 of the first word corresponds to drop 1, bit 1 corresponds to drop 2, and so If a configured drop is in error, the bit is 1. If a configured drop is responding correctly, the bit is 0.
  • Page 34 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 To map the module status data for a given Quantum drop, include a line with the keyword dnModSts, where n is the drop number, from 1 to 32, in the input section of a connection.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Current Configuration

    ControlLogix scheduled data configuration to a file. Configuring the AN-X Module in RSLogix 5000 To configure the AN-X-MOD (Master) in RSLogix 5000: 1. Right click on the ControlLogix Ethernet bridge module that will be communicating with the AN-X and select Add Module. Add a 1756-ENBT/A module.
  • Page 36 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Set the Slot to 16. Set the chassis size to 17. Set the Comm Format to None. Set the IP address to match the AN-X module. Set Electronic Keying to Disable Keying. Record the Name as it is used to create tags to access the data.

  • Page 37: Input Only Connections

    ControlLogix processor. The ControlLogix will be able to read the same input data as the ControlLogix processor with the exclusive owner connection to the AN-X-MOD (Master). To configure the input only connection to the AN-X-MOD (Master) in RSLogix 5000: 1. Right click on the ControlLogix Ethernet module that will be communicating with the AN-X and select Add Module.
  • Page 38 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Set the Slot to 16. Set the chassis size to 17. Set the Comm Format to None. Set the IP address to match the AN-X module. Set Electronic Keying to Disable Keying. Record the Name as you will use it if you create tags to access the data.
  • Page 39 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Set the parameters as shown. Set the Slot to 0 for the first connection, 1 for the second connection, and so on. 3. Set the RPI for each connection to match the RPI of the exclusive owner connection.

  • Page 40: Controllogix Alias Tags

    In the web interface, select Automation Network/View Configuration Files. To view the files, click either AN-X-MOD Ethernet/IP ControlLogix Exclusive Owner Data Tags or AN-X-MOD Ethernet/IP ControlLogix Input Only Data Tags. To save the file to your computer, right click on the link and select Save...
  • Page 41 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Importing Tags in RSLogix 5000 To import the tags into RSLogix 5000, you must be offline. Select Tools/Import Tags and import the tag file. Tag Format AN-X builds the tags from the ControlLogix configuration. Each tag is a ControlLogix alias.

  • Page 42: Using The Controllogix Log

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Using the ControlLogix Log If there are problems with scheduled connections to the AN-X, use the ControlLogix log to identify the cause. From the web interface, select Log Files/ControlLogix Log to display the log. Look for error messages that describe in detail the cause of any...
  • Page 43 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page...

  • Page 44: Redundancy

    They can also be used with two AN-X modules in redundant scanner applications. Scanner Redundancy Version 2.2.1 and above of the firmware for the AN-X-MOD (Master) includes features to implement redundant I/O scanners using two AN-X-MOD modules. One AN-X is designated the primary and acts as the scanner; the other is designated the secondary and acts as a backup.
  • Page 45 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Without the Redundancy Terminator Kit The AN-X modules should be located at the physical ends of the network trunk. The AN-X modules have built-in termination so no additional termination is required on the network trunk...

  • Page 46: Controllogix Ethernet Configuration File

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 ControlLogix Ethernet Configuration File The following elements of the ControlLogix configuration file are used in redundant applications or have their usage slightly changed in redundant applications.. Parameter Description RedundEna, RedundEna must be included at the beginning of...
  • Page 47 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Parameter Description both AN-X modules DataInput, arraynamename ClxName ClxName is used in the address part of the aliases for elements that are unique for each AN-X, such as diagnostics. It is usually set equal to the Ethernet host name.

  • Page 48: Aliases

    DataOutput name, if present Switchover When you turn on the RedundCtl bit for an AN-X-MOD (Master) module, it waits for 10 ms of silence on the network before it starts scanning as master. WARNING!!! If the RedundCtl bits on both AN-X modules are on, only one acts as master.
  • Page 49 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 1. Connect both AN-X modules to the S908 network. 2. Autoconfigure the primary AN-X module. Create both remote I/O and ControlLogix configuration files. 3. Upload the ControlLogix configuration to the computer and edit it. 4. Uncomment the RedundEna line and add a prefix that uniquely identifies the AN-X.
  • Page 50 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 9. Upload the alias files from each AN-X and save them. Import them into RSLogix 5000. There will be some errors from duplicates. 10. Create the ControlLogix application 11. Add connections to both AN-X modules.
  • Page 51 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Next it checks the status on drops for each AN-X and sets a status bit accordingly. It enables scanning on both AN-X modules. Only the first will scan the network. If it detects a duplicate master (see below) it switches scanners.
  • Page 52 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Take inputs from the active scanner. Send outputs to both AN-X modules. Duplicate master detection. Other factors to consider… Do not use the ScanModProg parameter if you are using redundancy. When you modify the ControlLogix configuration file and add elements,...
  • Page 53 AN-X modules are the same. Each AN-X module cannot check the configuration in the other AN-X module. LEDs When the AN-X-MOD (Master) is used in redundant mode, the network LED is green when scanning, orange when monitoring and red when there has been an error or during switchover.

  • Page 54: Using Anxinit

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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 network parameters for an AN-X •...

  • Page 55: Locating Available An-X Modules

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 56 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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 57: Set An-X Ip Configuration

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 Utilities/AN-X IP Configuration sets the AN-X IP address and hostname.

  • Page 58: An-X Info

    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, 10 for AN-X-MOD (Master) BootRev Boot code version ConfigRev Configuration kernel version ProdRev Production kernel version HwRev...

  • Page 59: Read Kernel Parameters

    AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 60: Update An-X Flash

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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 61 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 62 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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.
  • Page 63 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 64: Update Firmware Command

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 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 65 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page 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 66: Using The Web Interface

    Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Using the Web Interface The AN-X module contains a webserver capable of commuincating with standard web browsers such as Internet Explorer. Use the web interface to: • set the S908 remote I/O network configuration •...
  • Page 67 S908 I/O Network Select Automation Network/S908 I/O Network Configuration to configure the I/O the AN-X-MOD (Master) is to scan. Autoconfiguration If you are autoconfiguring the S908 remote I/O network, make sure the network is connected to the AN-X-MOD (Master).
  • Page 68 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Manual Configuration Manual configuration does not require that the network be online. Create a configuration file. Refer to page 24 for details on the file format. Browse or type the file name. Click the Send File to AN-X button to send the values to AN-X.
  • Page 69 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Check the ControlLogix Log to determine if there have been any errors with the upload. View Configuration Files Select View Configuration Files to view the S908 and ControlLogix configuration files. Click on the links to view the files using the application that is associated with CSV files.
  • Page 70 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Click the Modicon S908 network link to view the current I/O network configuration. Click the Ethernet/IP link to view the current ControlLogix scheduled data configuration.
  • Page 71 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Log Files AN-X maintains various logs to record diagnostic and error messages. Use the Log Files menu in the web interface to view these logs. System Error Log The System Error log records errors that occur during AN-X operation.
  • Page 72 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Technical support will provide the password and supply detailed information on any further steps. AN-X IP Configuration You can change the AN-X IP configuration from the web interface. This requires that you know the currect IP address and can use it to access the web interface.
  • Page 73 AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 74 AN-X-MOD (Master) November 2011 Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X-MOD (Master) has LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection, the overall module state and the connection to S908 remote I/O network. Ethernet LEDs There are two LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection.
  • Page 75 AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 •...
  • Page 76 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) 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 77 AN-X-MOD (Master) Page Specifications Parameter Specification Function Bridge between Ethernet and Modicon S908 remote I/O network Typical Power 200 mA @ 12 VDC or 100 mA @ 24 VDC Consumption Maximum Power 2.4W dissipation Environmental Conditions: Operational 0-50° C (32-122° F)
  • Page 78 Page AN-X-MOD (Master) 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,...
  • Page 79 AN-X-MOD (Master) 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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