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  • Page 1 AN-X3-MOD-MAS User Manual Modicon S908 Remote I/O Scanner Module...
  • Page 2 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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

    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-X3-MOD-MAS S908 NETWORK Auto Configuration Manual Configuration RIO Configuration File Contents I/O Modules...
  • Page 5 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Sending and Retrieving Configurations Sample RIO 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 Other Parameters...
  • Page 6 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Administration Menu AN-X IP Configuration DHCP Static IP Address Hostname Firmware Type Submitting the Configuration Diagnostic Capture AN-X Firmware Update AN-X Module Restart Support Menu TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs SYS or MS LED “Railroading” – SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs...

  • Page 7: An-X3-Mod-Mas Module Overview

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Module Overview The AN-X3-MOD-MAS allows an Ethernet/IP Client such as ControlLogix to control Modicon S908 remote I/O. 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-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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: An-X3 Modes Of Operation

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Using the MicroSD Card The AN-X3 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. The card must be present while the AN-X3 is running.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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: • Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential WARNING! •...

  • Page 11: Ethernet Cabling

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page the AN-X 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. Even with the 28 dB loss, in many cases the AN-X-MOD-MON will work, but this is not guaranteed.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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 Auto Config the AN-X from the...

  • Page 13: Ethernet Configuration

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Ethernet Configuration Before you can use the AN-X3-MOD-MAS, you must configure its Ethernet network properties. Ethernet Configuration AN-X can be configured:  to use a static (unchanging) IP address  to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server ...

  • Page 14: Dhcp

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Select Administration/AN-XIP/FW Configuration. The AN-X3 Configuration page appears. At the top, the screen shows the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X3 being configured. Check either DHCP or Static. DHCP If the AN-X3 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 15: Hostname

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page • the IP address for the AN-X • the netmask for the AN-X • the default gateway for your network You must enter a valid default gateway address even if there is no device at the gateway address on the network.

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

    Firmware file to run at startup, must be present on microSD card If you edit the file and AN-X3 finds an error during startup, it flashes an error code on the MS LED, see page 57. Example config.txt files Example: Link- Local IP address IP: LOCAL Hostname: ANXMod Firmware: AN-X3-MOD-MAS...

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

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Example: DHCP IP: DHCP Hostname: ANXMod Firmware: AN-X3-MOD-MAS Example: static IP address IP: 192.168.1.14 NetMask: 255.255.255.0 DefGtwy: 192.168.1.1 HostName: ANXMod Firmware: AN-X3-MOD-MAS If the link-local address is not accessible… Addresses 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 are reserved for use on a local network. AN- X3 modules are shipped set to the address 169.254.42.84 for initial configuration.
  • Page 18 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 =========================================================================== =========================================================================== Active Routes: Network Destination Netmask Gateway Interface Metric 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.10.0.1 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.0 255.255.255.0 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 10.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 64.215.255.122 255.255.255.255 10.10.0.1 10.10.0.20 127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 169.254.0.0 255.255.0.0 10.10.0.20...

  • Page 19: Configuring The An-X3-Mod-Mas S908 Network

    There are two methods of configuring the S908 remote I/O that the AN-X-MOD-MAS is to scan:  Auto Config. The AN-X3-MOD-MAS reads the network contents by sending messages to the drops on the attached network and builds a configuration file ...

  • Page 20: Manual Configuration

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 AN-X sends messages to all possible drops and builds a configuration based on the replies it receives. AN-X then displays the configuration it generated. AN-X also generates a default ControlLogix data mapping configuration based on the I/O it finds (see page 24).

  • Page 21: Rio Configuration File Contents

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page RIO Configuration File Contents The RIO configuration file is a text file that contains all the information required for RIO configuration on theAN-X3-MOD-MAS. Fields can be separated by any whitespace characters such as spaces or tabs, or by commas.
  • Page 22 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 perform an Auto Config even if there is no network attached to the AN-X. It will generate an empty configuration with the module list appended. Quantum Parameter Data Some Quantum modules have additional parameters to define configurable properties of the module.

  • Page 23: Sending And Retrieving Configurations

    Drop=1, HoldTime=3 Sending and Retrieving Configurations To send an RIO configuration file to the AN-X3-MOD-MAS, first select Automation Network/Configuration in the web interface. Click the Choose File button and select the file, then click the Send RIO Config to AN-X button to transfer the configuration.

  • Page 24: Sample Rio Configuration File

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Sample RIO Configuration File: ;QTS AN-X2 MOD RIO Scan Configuration Utility ;Copyright (c) 2005-2016 Quest Technical Solutions ;Auto Config Mod I/O File Drop=4, ;HoldTime=3, ; Drop Hold Time (x100ms, Default=3) ,Rack=1, ,,Slot=1,Type=CPS_114_xx,;Addr=d4s1,Inp=00,Out=00,AC PS 115/230V 10A ,,Slot=2,Type=CRA_93x_00,;Addr=d4s2,Inp=00,Out=00,RIO DROP S908 ,,Slot=4,Type=DDI_353_00,;Addr=d4s4,Inp=04,Out=00,DC IN 24V 4x8 Sink...

  • Page 25: 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-X3-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 26 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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 27 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page right click on the backplane and select New Module. From the Other category, select 1756-MODULE and click OK. Set the Name and Description as desired. Set the Comm Format to Data – INT. Set the other parameters as shown. Set the Slot to 0 for connection 0, 1 for connection 1,...

  • Page 28: Mapping I/O Data

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 3. Set the RPI for each connection. 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 48) to obtain the remote I/O network scan time.

  • Page 29: Clxname

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page When you create a mapping for a module, all the input or output data for the module is mapped; you cannot map individual registers. AN-X automatically creates a default mapping file when you Auto Config I/O. See page 19 for details.

  • Page 30: Swap Option

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Data definitions consist of lines that define the mapping between the ControlLogix data table and the Modicon I/O module location (drop, rack and slot). They consist of lines of the form CLX_offset (optional), Modicon_Location, tagname 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.

  • Page 31: Controlling Program Mode Behaviour

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page If the module has both inputs and outputs, you can apply swap to the input mapping, the output mapping, or both. 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.
  • Page 32 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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 33 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Offset Description Scan counter Init counter, increments when a drop is reinitialized Current scan time, units of 0.1 ms Maximum scan time, maximum in the last 6.5 seconds, units of 0.1 ms To map the scan status, include a line with the keyword ScanSts in the input section of a connection.
  • Page 34 Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 , Mod2Hlth 20, Mod2Hlth ; offset 20 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 35: Other Parameters

    AN-X3-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 36: 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-X3-MOD-MAS, first select Automation Network/Configuration in the web interface. Click the Choose File button, select the file, then click the Send Ethernet/IP Config to AN-X button to transfer the configuration.

  • Page 37: Sample Ethernet/Ip Configuration File

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Sample Ethernet/IP Configuration File: ;QTS AN-X2 MOD RIO Scan Configuration Utility ;Copyright (c) 2005-2016 Quest Technical Solutions ;Auto Config Ethernet/IP File Ver4.1.14 ;ScanModProg ;RedundEna,MOD_A_ ; Enable Redundant configuration and specify Redund Prefix ;LongInp ; Force drops to send all inputs on every scan LedModeDebug ;...

  • Page 38: Scanning I/O

    The ControlLogix processor that controls the connection in slot 0 determines how the AN-X3-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 39 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page In the web interface, select Automation Network/Configuration View. To retrieve the files, select Logix Aliases either Owner or ListenOnly. 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.

  • Page 40: Using The Ethernet/Ip Log

    Redundancy The AN-X3-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 41 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Parameter Description LongInput Forces 800 series drops to send inputs on every scan DataOutput, arrayname In redundant scanner applications, the array names can be used to creates aliases for the internal ControlLogix DataInput, arraynamename arrays used for the data for the connection...

  • Page 42: Example Controllogix Configuration For Redundant Applications

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Example ControlLogix Configuration for Redundant Applications RedundEna,MOD_B_ ; Enable Redundant configuration and specify Redund Prefix LongInp ; Force drops to send all inputs on every scan LedModeDebug ClxName,AnxB ClxPrefix,MOD_ ClxSlot,0 DataOutput, outputarray0 0,RedundCtl ; Len=1 Redundancy Control 1,d4s4,d04s4_Out,;...

  • Page 43: Criteria For Switching Between An-X Modules

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Criteria for Switching between AN-X Modules The ControlLogix processor maintains connections to both AN-X modules. It can monitor data on both AN-X modules and can switch between them based on:  diagnostic counters  drop error table ...

  • Page 44: Leds

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 LEDs When the AN-X-MOD-MAS 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 45: Using The Web Interface

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS 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 AN-X, either by Auto Config or manually • Transfer configuration files to and from the AN-X •...

  • Page 46: Automation Network

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 The left pane contains commands. Click on the arrows at the left of the main headings to expand or contract the sections. The contents of the right pane depend on the current command being executed. Browsers may display cached data rather than rereading data that has changed on the AN-X.

  • Page 47: View Configuration Files

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page To manually configure the AN-X, first start with the sample configuration files and modify them for your application. Refer to page 21 for details on the file format. Use the Choose File button to select the file. Select Send RIO Config File to AN-X or Send Ethernet/IP Config to AN-X.

  • Page 48: Monitor Rio

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Monitor RIO Select Automation Network/Monitor RIO to display RIO scanner status, diagnostic counters and I/O data. Checkboxes may be used to choose which drops to display.
  • Page 49 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page S908 Remote I/O Diagnostic Counters Counter Description TX PACKETS Count of transmitted packets GOOD RX PACKETS Count of good received packets DROP ERRORS Shows drops in error. Data is displayed in hex, low digit for drops 1-4, and so on...

  • Page 50: Monitor Ethernet/Ip

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Monitor Ethernet/IP Select Automation Network/Monitor Ethernet/IP to display Ethernet/IP status and diagnostic counters. Ethernet/IP UDP Statistics The Ethernet/IP Statistics consist of two portions:  Global counters  Statistics for each connection The Global Counters consist of:...

  • Page 51: Log Files

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Counter Description Status Active or Idle Rx Tout The receive timeout, calculated from the RPI Rx Avg The average of the last 32 update times, in ms. Rx Min The minimum update time since the last counter reset, in ms.

  • Page 52: Administration Menu

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Administration Menu The Administration Menu is used to set the AN-X IP address and to view and edit files on AN-X. 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 53: Hostname

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page • the default gateway for your network. You must enter a valid default gateway address even if there is no device at the gateway address on the network. Hostname Enter a Hostname for the AN-X3. This name is used internally by AN-X and may be used to identify the AN-X if you have a DNS server on your network.

  • Page 54: An-X Firmware Update

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 AN-X Firmware Update Use AN-X Firmware Update to transfer a firmware file to the microSD card on the AN-X. Firmware files for the AN-X3 have names that begin with AN-X3 and have extension *.qtf. Do not update firmware in the AN-X while applications that use the WARNING! AN-X are running.
  • Page 55 AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page AN-X displays progress and status information as the firmware is updated.

  • Page 56: An-X Module Restart

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 When the update is complete, AN-X displays a message that indicates the success or failure of the update. 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.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X3-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 58: Railroading" - Sys (Or Ms) And Net (Or Ns) Leds

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 “Railroading” – SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs AN-X3 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 59: Fatal Errors

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page SYS (or MS) LED State Possible cause Unscheduled messaging, addressing or connection problem Flashing red/green Flashing red/off Configuration file problem Not all required connections open Flashing green/off NET or NS LED – Network Status The NET (or NS) LED shows the status of I/O communication.

  • Page 60: Updating The Firmware

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 Updating the Firmware The AN-X3 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 61: Specifications

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS Page 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 62: Support

    Page AN-X3-MOD-MAS Dec 2023 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 63: Warranty

    AN-X3-MOD-MAS 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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