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  • Page 1 AN-X2-MOD-MAS User Manual Modicon S908 Remote I/O Scanner Module...
  • Page 2 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 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

    Ethernet Configuration DHCP Static IP Address Hostname Firmware Submitting the Configuration Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State The Configuration File If the link-local address is not accessible… CONFIGURING THE AN-X2-MOD-MAS S908 NETWORK Auto Configuration Manual Configuration Configuration File Contents...
  • Page 5 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page I/O Modules Sending and Retrieving Configurations Sample S908 Configuration File EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 Mapping I/O Data ClxName ClxPrefix Scheduled Connection Data Swap Option Controlling Program Mode Behaviour Other Mappable Data...
  • Page 6 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Log Files Ethernet/IP Log System Info Log View All Logs Administration Menu AN-X IP Configuration DHCP Static IP Address Hostname Firmware Type Submitting the Configuration Archive Configuration Update AN-X Firmware Restart AN-X Module Troubleshooting Menu TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 7: An-X2-Mod-Mas Module Overview

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Module Overview The AN-X2-MOD-MAS communications module connects a ControlLogix PLC or other device to a Modicon S908 remote I/O network, over Ethernet. The module acts as a scanner on the S908 network, reading inputs and writing outputs. The module supports 800 series and Quantum remote drops. It supports up to 32 drops.

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Hardware Features The module has: • two LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet (100 and Link/Act) • an LED to indicate the module’s internal state and the state of Ethernet communication (MS or SYS) •...

  • Page 9: Using The Microsd Card

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Using the MicroSD Card The AN-X2 microSD card stores configuration data and firmware. The are no restrictions on the size or speed of the card. The format must be FAT-16 or FAT-32. An adapter is provided so you can insert the microSD card in an SD slot in your computer.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Installation Prevent Electrostatic Discharge The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module: • WARNING! Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential •...

  • Page 11: Ethernet Cabling

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page were connected as a drop, there would be a loss of at least 28 dB in the signal from other drops to the AN-X-MOD-MAS, as well as any attenuation along the cables. The AN-X-MOD-MON should be located at the end of the network trunk. Remove the terminator previously at the end of the network trunk.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Quick Start Step Operation See page Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and assign an IP address Connect AN-X to the Modicon S908 network Use the web interface to autoconfigure the AN-X from the attached Modicon network...

  • Page 13: Ethernet Configuration

    Ethernet Configuration The AN-X2-MOD-MAS module connects a computer or other device such as a ControlLogix processor on Ethernet to an S908 remote I/O network.. Before you can use the AN-X2-MOD-MAS, you must configure its network properties on Ethernet. Ethernet Configuration AN-X can be configured: •...
  • Page 14 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 The AN-X2 Configuration page appears. At the top, the screen shows the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X2 being configured. Check either DHCP or Static.

  • Page 15: Dhcp

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page DHCP If the AN-X2 finds a DHCP server on the network, it obtains an IP address and other network parameters (netmask and default gateway) from the DHCP server. To find the address assigned, look at the DHCP server.

  • Page 16: Reconfiguring An An-X From An Unknown State

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Click Continue to restart the AN-X2, then wait until the AN-X has completely restarted before continuing. If you have changed the IP address, you will have to enter the new IP address in the browser’s address field.

  • Page 17: If The Link-Local Address Is Not Accessible

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Keyword Possible Values LOCAL DHCP static IP address Netmask Ethernet netmask, used only if IP is a static IP address DefGtwy default gateway, used only if IP is a static IP address Hostname Ethernet host name, from 1 to 30 characters...
  • Page 18 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Option 1: Edit config.txt on the SD card Turn off power to the AN-X, remove the microSD card, insert it in a card reader in your computer, and edit the file config.txt. Refer to page 7 for details on the file contents.
  • Page 19 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page If there is no entry in the network destination column that starts with 169.254.0.0 (highlighted above), add a route using route add 169.254.0.0 mask 255.255.0.0 10.10.0.20 metric 20 where 10.10.0.20 is replaced with the IP address of the interface (network card) in your computer that is to communicate with the AN-X2.

  • Page 20: Configuring The An-X2-Mod-Mas S908 Network

    There are two methods of configuring the S908 remote I/O that the AN-X-MOD-MAS is to scan: • autoconfiguration. The AN-X2-MOD-MAS reads the network contents by sending messages to the attached network and builds a configuration file • manual configuration. You build the configuration file using a text editor and send it to the AN-X2-MOD-MAS.
  • Page 21 After the autoconfiguration is complete, check that all drops and modules have been found. Select Automation Network/View Configuration Files and click AN-X2-MOD-MAS RIO Network Configuration File. Example: ;QTS AN-X2 MOD RIO Scan Configuration Utility ;Copyright (c) 2005 Quest Technical Solutions ;Auto Config Mod I/O File Drop=1, ;HoldTime=3, ;...

  • Page 22: Manual Configuration

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 After an autoconfiguration, AN-X displays the screen shown above. The upper pane shows the S908 configuration file it created as a result of the autoconfiguration. AN-X displays the I/O modules it has found, as well as a summary for each drop that shows the number of outbytes for the drop, the number of input bytes for the drop, the number of Quantum status bytes for the drop, and the hold time for the drop.

  • Page 23: Configuration File Contents

    Configuration File Contents The I/O configuration file is a comma-separated variable (csv) text file that contains all the information required to configure the AN-X2-MOD-MAS. Fields can be separated by any whitespace characters such as spaces or tabs, or by commas.
  • Page 24 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 For rack 1, the rack definition line can be omitted. It is required for racks 2 to 5. If there is no explicit Rack definition entry, AN-X assumes the following slot definitions are for rack 1.

  • Page 25: Sending And Retrieving Configurations

    HoldTime=3 Sending and Retrieving Configurations To transfer an S908 configuration file to the AN-X2-MOD-MAS, first select Automation Network/Modicon S908 I/O Network Configuration in the web interface. Click the Browse button and select the file, then click the Send File to AN-X button to transfer the configuration.

  • Page 26: Sample S908 Configuration File

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Sample S908 Configuration File In this example, drop 1 is an 800 series drop and drop 2 is a Quantum drop. Drop=1, ;HoldTime=3, ; Drop Hold Time (x100ms, Default=3) ,Rack=1, ,,Slot=1,Type=B810,;Addr=d1s1,Inp=00,Out=01,8-OUT ISO B810 ,,Slot=2,Type=B863,;Addr=d1s2,Inp=08,Out=00,REG 4 CH IN B863 ,,Slot=4,Type=B804,;Addr=d1s4,Inp=00,Out=02,16-OUT B804...

  • Page 27: Exchanging Scheduled Data With A Controllogix

    The mapping file can also contain options that apply to the entire configuration. Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 The AN-X2-MOD-MAS emulates a 17-slot 1756 chassis with an ENBT/A in slot 16 and up to 16 generic modules in slots 0 to 15.
  • Page 28 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Enter the Name. Use the host name you assigned to AN-X when you configured its IP properties. (see page 15) Set the Revision to 1. Set Electronic Keying to Disable Keying. Set the Rack Connection to None.
  • Page 29 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page 2. Add Generic modules for each required connection, usually at least slot 0 for data and slot 15 for diagnostics. Use Automation Network/View Active Configuration in the web interface to determine which connections are in use. In RSLogix 5000, right click on the backplane and select New Module.

  • Page 30: Mapping I/O Data

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 AN-X accepts RPIs from 1 to 750 ms. Select an RPI appropriate to the remote I/O network scan time and to your application. You can use the diagnostic counters (see page 52) to obtain the remote I/O network scan time.

  • Page 31: Clxname

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Anything after a semicolon on a line is treated as a comment. ClxName The first line in the file identifies the AN-X module. AN-X uses this name in the ControlLogix tags it creates for the Modicon data. The ClxName definition consists of a...

  • Page 32: Swap Option

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 The CLX_offset is the offset into the data for the connection. You can select the offset where the data is located or you can leave it out and AN-X will automatically assign the offset. If the offset is omitted, the line must start with a comma.

  • Page 33: Controlling Program Mode Behaviour

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Controlling Program Mode Behaviour The ControlLogix processor that is the exclusive owner of the connection in slot 0 controls how the AN-X-MOD-MAS 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 34 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Diagnostic Counters The AN-X-MOD-MAS maintains the following diagnostic counters. Counter Offset Description TxCount Transmitted network frames RxGood Received frames with good status RxPrtcl Received frames with a protocol error RxNoise Received frames with a noise error...
  • Page 35 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Offset Description Current scan time Maximum scan time, maximum in the last 6.5 seconds To map the scan status, include a line with the keyword ScanSts in the input section of a connection. This maps all five words; they cannot be mapped individually.
  • Page 36 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Note: the module health bits do not update if the drop is offline or if the connection to the AN-X module is lost. Quantum Module Status Data Quantum modules each return a byte of module status data. Refer to the documentation for each module for details on what the module status contains for a specific module.

  • Page 37: Other Parameters

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Offset Description Average update time, average of last 32 updates Reserved Minimum update time since last reset of statistics Reserved Maximum update time since last reset of statistics Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved The units for the times are 0.1 milliseconds. A value of 87 means 8.7 ms.

  • Page 38: Sending And Retrieving Configurations

    Refer to the AN-X technical note on redundant operation. Sending and Retrieving Configurations To transfer a ControlLogix configuration file to the AN-X2-MOD-MAS, first select Automation Network/ControlLogix Support in the web interface. Click the Browse button, select the file, then click the Send to AN-X button to transfer the configuration.
  • Page 39 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page 2,d1s2,d01s2_Inp,; Len= 4 B863 REG 4 CH IN B863 6,d2s3,d02s3_Inp,; Len= 2 DDI_353_00 DC IN 24V 4x8 Sink 8,d2s6,d02s6_Inp,; Len= 9 ACI_030_00 AN IN 8CH UNIPOLAR ;The following lines map Diagnostics into ClxSlot 15 ClxSlot,15 DataOutput ; ,<ClxBaseTag> Inputs to ControlLogix 0,DiagCtl ;...

  • Page 40: Scanning I/O

    The ControlLogix processor that controls the connection in slot 0 determines how the AN-X2-MOD-MAS 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 41 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page In the web interface, select Automation Network/View Configuration Files. To view the files, click either AN-X2-MOD-MAS Ethernet/IP ControlLogix I/O Data Tags or AN-X2-MOD Ethernet/IP ControlLogix Input Only Data Tags. To save the file to your computer, right click on the link and select Save Target As…...

  • Page 42: Using The Controllogix Log

    Redundancy The AN-X2-MOD-MAS includes features to make it easy to enable and disable AN-X I/O scanners. It can be used to implement redundant I/O scanners, redundant controllers, etc.
  • Page 43 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Parameter Description RedundCtl Must be mapped to the output data for the connection to slot 0 ScanSts Scan status, can be mapped to the input data for any connection LongInput Forces 800 series drops to send inputs on every scan...

  • Page 44: Aliases

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 LongInput Most 800 series drops send inputs only when the inputs change. You can force 800 series drops to send inputs on every scan by including the LongInput parameter in the ControlLogix configuration file. That way, when you switch between AN-X modules, you can be sure that the backup has the latest inputs.

  • Page 45: Other Factors To Consider

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page disconnected comes online, both modules will be master on the S908 network. YOUR APPLICATION MUST ENSURE THAT THE RedundCtl BITS ARE BOTH ON ONLY DURING SWITCHOVER! Other factors to consider… Do not use the ScanModProg parameter if you are using redundancy.

  • Page 46: Using The Web Interface

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 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 AN-X, either by autoconfiguration or manually •...

  • Page 47: Automation Network

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Browsers may display cached data rather than rereading data that has changed on the AN-X. If you run into a problem where data appears not to have changed, flush the cache in the browser or run the browser in the mode where it doesn't cache data (incognito in Chrome, Private browsing in Firefox and Safari, etc.)

  • Page 48: Configure Controllogix Support

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 AN-X parses the file and displays either the configuration if it has been successful or a message that indicates the source of the error if it fails. Configure ControlLogix Support Select Automation Network/Configure ControlLogix Support to send a ControlLogix configuration file to the AN-X.
  • Page 49 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page...

  • Page 50: View Active Configuration

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 View Active Configuration Select Automation Network/View Active Configuration to display the result of the last configuration transfer. The upper portion of the page shows in detail the contents of each drop. First it shows a summary for the drop, the total number of bytes of input data, output data and Quantum status data.
  • Page 51 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Scroll down to see a summary of the ControlLogix connections, the connection number, and the minimum output and input sizes for that connection. Next are the contents of each connection, the ControlLogix starting address and length of each mapping, the corresponding alias, and the module type mapped to that location.

  • Page 52: Monitor Network Diagnostics

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Monitor Network Diagnostics Select Automation Network/Monitor Network Diagnostics to display the remote I/O network diagnostic counters and the Ethernet/IP related UDP Statistics. To refresh the counters, use the corresponding Refresh Counters button or click anywhere in the table.
  • Page 53 AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Counter Description RX NOISE ERRORS Count of received packets with noise errors RX PACKET TIMEOUTS Count of times a packet was transmitted to a drop and no reply was received RX OVERRUN Count of received packets with overrun errors...
  • Page 54 Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 The global counters cannot be cleared. The Connection Statistics consist of: Counter Description Connection number 0 to 15 Status Active or Idle Rx Timeout The receive timeout, calculated from the RPI Rx Average The average of the last 32 update times, in ms.

  • Page 55: Log Files

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS 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. Ethernet/IP Log The Ethernet/IP Log shows messages and errors associated with the Ethernet/IP operation.

  • Page 56: Dhcp

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 The top of the screen shows the serial number and MAC Address of the AN-X2 being configured. Check either DHCP or Static. DHCP If the AN-X2 finds a DHCP server on the network, it obtains an IP address and other network parameters (netmask and default gateway) from the DHCP server.

  • Page 57: Firmware Type

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page AN-X uses the hostname as a default ClxName when you perform an autoconfiguration. See pages 20 and 31. Firmware Type Select the firmware the AN-X is to load from the list provided. AN-X builds the list from the firmware files on the microSD card that are compatible with the AN-X Modicon hardware.

  • Page 58: Update An-X Firmware

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Update AN-X Firmware Use Update AN-X Firmware to transfer a firmware file to the microSD card on the AN-X. Firmware files for the AN-X2 have names that begin with AN-X2 and have extension *.qtf. Do not update firmware in the AN-X while applications that use the WARNING! AN-X are running.

  • Page 59: Restart An-X Module

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page If you have other files to transfer, return to the main page and continue. Otherwise, restart the AN-X in order to run the updated firmware. Restart AN-X Module Use the Restart AN-X Module command to restart the AN-X module, for example, after changing Ethernet parameters or after updating firmware.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    May 2016 Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X2-MOD-MAS 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 61: Railroading" - Sys (Or Ms) And Net (Or Ns) Leds

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page “Railroading” – SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs AN-X2 alternates (railroads) flashing the SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs to indicate its state. It railroads the LEDs yellow while it is copying new maintenance or production firmware files from the microSD card to flash memory.

  • Page 62: Fatal Errors

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 The SYS or MS LED should be used in conjunction with the logs to locate the cause of problems. SYS (or MS) LED State Possible cause Unscheduled messaging, addressing or connection problem Flashing red/green Configuration file problem...

  • Page 63: Updating The Firmware

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page Updating the Firmware The AN-X2 operating software consists of the maintenance firmware and the runtime firmware. The maintenance firmware runs at startup. It performs diagnostics, updates any firmware that has been transferred to the AN-X, and starts the runtime firmware.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 Specifications Parameter Specification Function Bridge between Ethernet and Modicon S908Remote I/O network Maximum Power Consumption 150 mA @ 12 VDC or 75 mA @ 24 VDC Maximum Power dissipation 1.8W Environmental Conditions: Operational Temperature 0-50°C (32-122°F) Storage Temperature –40 to 85°C (–40 to 185°F)

  • Page 65: Support

    AN-X2-MOD-MAS Page 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 Languages Spoken: Chinese, English +603.7724.2080,...

  • Page 66: Warranty

    Page AN-X2-MOD-MAS May 2016 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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