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AN-X3-AMX-RIO Reliance AutoMax Remote I/O User Manual Communication Module Quest Technical Solutions 321 757-8483 qtsusa.com qtsusa.com/dist...
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Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations. WARNING! Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. These warnings help to: •...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO MODULE OVERVIEW Hardware Features Package Contents Other Requirements Identifying the AN-X3 versus the Original AN-X Differences from the Original AN-X Using the microSD Card AN-X3 Modes of Operation INSTALLATION Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Power Cabling and Termination Ethernet Cabling Initial Ethernet Configuration...
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Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO ControlLogix Tags TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs SYS LED “Railroading” – SYS and NET LEDs SYS and NET LEDs: Runtime Fatal Errors UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Obtaining the Latest Software SPECIFICATIONS SUPPORT WARRANTY November 2023...
The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module exchanges scheduled data over Ethernet with a ControlLogix processor, with RPIs from 1 to 750 ms. Refer to page 19 for details. The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module has a web interface for configuration and for monitoring. The module can auto-configure the currently connected AutoMax remote I/O network and create a configuration text file.
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Hardware Features The module has: • LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet, its own internal state, and the state of the connection to the remote I/O network • an Ethernet connector • a 9-pin D-shell connector to connect to the AutoMax remote I/O network •...
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Identifying the AN-X3 versus the Original AN-X The label on the bottom toward the front says AN-X3. There is a slot at the back for the microSD card. When initially powered up: AN-X3 railroads (alternates) SYS and NET LEDs green as it starts up ...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page AN-X3 Modes of Operation There are two AN-X3 modes of operation: • Maintenance mode. The AN-X3 runs the maintenance firmware at startup. It performs diagnostics (memory tests, etc), copies any changes from the microSD card. If there are no errors, it starts the AN-X3 in production mode.
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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! •...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page The cable must be RG-59/U. 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 an Ethernet Device and AN-X, use a crossover cable.
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Initial Ethernet Configuration AN-X can be configured: to use a static (unchanging) IP address to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server to use the fixed link-local address 169.254.42.84 AN-X modules are shipped with the link-local address 169.254.42.84.
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Select Administration/AN-X IP/FW Configuration. The AN-X3 IP/FW Configuration page appears. At the top the screen the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X being configured are shown. 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 AN-X3-AMX-RIO When you submit the changes, if the AN-X3 does not find a DHCP server, it reverts to the default link local address 169.254.42.84 and repeatedly flashes the SYS LED 3 times red followed by a pause. Static IP Address If you select static IP address, enter: •...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Click Continue to restart the AN-X3, 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. Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State...
If you edit the file and AN-X3 finds an error during startup, it flashes an error code on the SYS LED, see page 23. Example config.txt files Example: Link- Local IP address IP: LOCAL Hostname: AnxAmxRioMas Firmware: AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS Example: DHCP IP: DHCP Hostname: AnxAmxRioMas Firmware: AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS Example: static IP address IP: 192.168.1.14...
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AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Option 2: Add a route to 169.254.42.84 Open a command prompt window and type route print It may be necessary to start the command prompt as administrator. The routing table appears =========================================================================== Interface List 0x1 ......MS TCP Loopback interface 0x2 ...00 18 8b c5 9d f7 ..
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Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Repeat the route print command and confirm that the table now has an entry similar to the one shown. Now try pinging the AN-X3 at 169.254.42.84. You should now be able to access it using a browser to set the desired Ethernet configuration.
For Auto-configure, the remote I/O network must be connected to the AN-X3-AMX-RIO and the ControlLogix with the exclusive owner connection must be in PROGRAM mode. Start your web browser and enter the AN-X IP address as the address.
Notepad. On any line, anything after a semicolon is a comment and is ignored. A sample ‘Auto Config’ generated configuration text file is show below: ;QTS AN-X AMX RIO Auto Configuration Utility ;Copyright (c) 2004-2023 Quest Technical Solutions ;Version 3.3.1 ClxExp,AnxAmxRioMas ;...
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AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page 6 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Overun Errors" 7 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Abort Errors" 8 "AnxAmxRioMas Ethernet/IP Slot Connection Status" 12 "AnxAmxRioMas Drop All Status Bit1=Drop1, Bit2=Slot2 etc." 13 "AnxAmxRioMas Drop 1 Status 0=OK 1=NO_RSP 2=CFG_ERR 3=LEN_ERR 4=MSK_ERR" 14 "AnxAmxRioMas Drop 2 Status 0=OK 1=NO_RSP 2=CFG_ERR 3=LEN_ERR 4=MSK_ERR"...
Each scheduled connection with a ControlLogix contains up to 250 words of input data and up to 248 words of output data. The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module behaves like a 17-slot ControlLogix rack with an ENBT/A module in slot 16 and generic modules in slots 0 and 15.
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Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Enter the Name. Use the host name you assigned to AN-X when you configured its IP properties. (see page 10) Set the Revision to 1. Set Electronic Keying to Disable Keying. Set the Rack Connection to None. Set the Time Sync Connection to None.
You can view the log using the AN-X3 web interface. Select Log Files/Ethernet/IP Log to view the log. ControlLogix Tags When AN-X3-AMX-RIO is configured, it creates a csv file that can be imported into RSLogix 5000. This csv file creates tag aliases for access to RIO data in the ControlLogix.
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Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO ‘ClxExp’ in the configuration file, which defaults to the hostname of the AN-X module. To retrieve the alias csv file, select Automation Network/ Configuration View then Logix Aliases. To import the tags into RSLogix 5000, you must be offline. Select Tools/Iport Tags and import the tag file.
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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 AN-X3-AMX-RIO SYS LED State Possible cause Flashing red/off Configuration file problem “Railroading” – SYS and NET LEDs AN-X3 alternates (railroads) flashing the SYS and NET LEDs to indicate its state. It railroads the LEDs red while it is copying new maintenance firmware files from the microSD card to flash memory.
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AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page the SYS LED by flashing 8 bits followed by a pause. The least significant bit is first, with green for 1 and red for 0. If a fatal error occurs, record the SYS sequence and contact technical support.
If you do, make sure that there is only one version of each qtf file on the microSD card, the one you want AN-X to use. Obtaining the Latest Software Version numbers and software for the most recent AN-X3 releases are available from the QTS website, qtsusa.com/dist November 2023...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Specifications Parameter Specification Function Bridge between Ethernet and Reliance AutoMax Remote I/O network Maximum Power Consumption 300 mA @ 12 VDC or 150 mA @ 24 VDC Maximum Power dissipation 3.6W Environmental Conditions: Operational Temperature 0-50°C (32-122°F) Storage Temperature –40 to 85°C (–40 to 185°F)
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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,...
AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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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