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- Page 1 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Reliance AutoMax Remote I/O User Manual Communication Module...
- Page 2 Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AN-X3-AMX-RIO MODULE OVERVIEW Hardware Features Package Contents 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 IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION Initial IP Configuration Prosoft Discovery Service Link-Local IP Configuration... - Page 4 Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 Ethernet/IP Log ControlLogix Tags USING THE WEB INTERFACE Automation Network Monitor RIO Monitor Ethernet/IP Log Files Ethernet/IP Log System Info Log View All Logs Administration Menu AN-X IP/FW Configuration AN-X Firmware Update Diagnostic Capture AN-X Module Restart Support Menu...
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Page 6: An-X3-Amx-Rio Module Overview
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Module Overview The AN-X3-AMX supports several firmware images. This manual focuses on AN-X3-AMX- RIO-MAS firmware. The AN-X3-AMX-RIO communications module allows an Ethernet/IP Scheduled Originator, including a ControlLogix processor to control Reliance AutoMax Remote I/O. The module acts as a master on the AutoMax remote I/O network. The module: •... -
Page 7: Hardware Features
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Hardware Features The module has: • two 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 8: Identifying The An-X3 Versus The Original An-X
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 ... -
Page 9: An-X3 Modes Of Operation
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 10: Installation
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! • Do not touch the connector pins Power AN-X requires a DC power input of anywhere from 12 to 24 VDC. -
Page 11: Ethernet Cabling
AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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 an Ethernet Device and AN-X, use a crossover cable. November 2023... -
Page 12: Ip Address Configuration
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO IP Address Configuration Before you can use the AN-X3, you must configure its IP address on Ethernet. For the options and best procedures to configure AN-X3 modules, see: https://qtsusa.com/dist/AN-X3/AN-X3_ReadMe_and_QuickStart.txt Initial IP Configuration AN-X can be configured: to use a static (unchanging) IP address ... -
Page 13: Prosoft Discovery Service
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Prosoft Discovery Service Prosoft Discovery Service (PDS) is a free Windows aplication available from Prosoft’s web page: https://www.prosoft-technology.com/Products/ProSoft-Software/ProSoft-Discovery-Service With the AN-X3 module connected to Ethernet and powered up, run PDS. It should find any AN-X modules on the network. Right click on the module icon and choose “Assign Temporary IP”. -
Page 14: Microsd Config.txt
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO If you are using link-local IP addresses to configure multiple AN-X3 modules, connect and configure one at a time, since initially they will all be set to the same link-local IP address. Enter the AN-X3’s link-local IP address (169.254.42.84) in your web browser. The AN-X3 must be on the same subnet as the computer to use the link-local IP address. - Page 15 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Hostname: AnxDcsMas Firmware: AN-X3-DCS-MAS Example: static IP address IP: 10.10.2.102 NetMask: 255.255.0.0 DefGtwy: 10.10.0.1 HostName: AnxDcsSlv Firmware: AN-X3-DCS-SLV November 2023...
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Page 16: Web Page Ip Configuration
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Web Page IP Configuration Select Administration/AN-X Configuration. The AN-X Configuration page appears. The serial number and MAC address of the AN-X being configured are shown. Check either DHCP or Static. If Static, fill in the required fields. 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 17: Static Ip Address
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Static IP Address If you select static IP address, enter: • 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 18: Reconfiguring An An-X From An Unknown State
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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 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 or the IP address is unknown. -
Page 19: Automax Remote I/O Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page AutoMax Remote I/O Configuration AutoMax Remote I/O is configured using the web interface. The Module is generally configured using the 'Auto Config' function. Auto Config stops the RIO scan, then sends Init messages to all drops. If a drop exists, it replys with it's configuration. The drop's configuration information is used to build a text configuration file. -
Page 20: Configuration Text File
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Use a plain text editor such as Notepad to edit the configuration. To send the new configuration, on the Automation Network/Configuration page, click on ‘Choose File’, browse to your modified configuration text file, then click on ‘Send File to AN-X’. Configuration Text File The configuration file is a text file. - Page 21 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page 35 "AnxAmxRioMas UDP TX Count" 36 "AnxAmxRioMas UDP RX Count" 37 "AnxAmxRioMas UDP EthErr Ctr(Lo) Typ(Hi)" 38 "AnxAmxRioMas UDP PrtErr Ctr(Lo) Typ/Slt(Hi)" 40 "AnxAmxRioMas CLX -> AN-X Slot 0 Upd Time (*100us, Avg)" 42 "AnxAmxRioMas CLX -> AN-X Slot 0 Upd Time (*100us, Min)"...
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Page 22: Ethernet/Ip Scheduled Data
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Ethernet/IP Scheduled Data 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. The Slot 0 connection for all AutoMax RIO data. - Page 23 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Enter the Name. Use the host name you assigned to AN-X when you configured its IP properties. (see page Error! Bookmark not defined.) Set the Revision to 1. Set Electronic Keying to Disable Keying. Set the Rack Connection to None. Set the Time Sync Connection to None.
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Page 24: Ethernet/Ip Log
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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. The AN-X supports Unicast connections from the ControlLogix. Use the web interface of the ENBT module that connects to the AN-X to view the communication loading of the ENBT module. - Page 25 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page To import the tags into RSLogix 5000, you must be offline. Select Tools/Iport Tags and import the tag file. November 2023...
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Page 26: Using The Web Interface
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Using the Web Interface The AN-X module contains a webserver capable of communicating with standard web browsers such as Chrome or Firefox. Use the web interface to: set the Remote I/O network configuration set the Ethernet/IP scheduled data configuration ... - Page 27 AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Chrome, Private browsing in Firefox and Safari, etc.) In addition, in most browsers you can reload a page while overriding the cache. For example, you can use Ctrl-F5 in Firefox or Internet Explorer, or Shift-F5 in Google Chrome. November 2023...
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Page 28: Automation Network
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Automation Network The Automation Network Configuration functions are described previously in this document. Monitor RIO Select Automation Network/Monitor RIO to display I/O scanner status, diagnostic counters and I/O data. January 2024... -
Page 29: Monitor Ethernet/Ip
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page 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: Counter Description TxFrms Count of transmitted frames TxBusy... -
Page 30: Log Files
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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. Rx Max The maximum update time since the last counter reset, in ms... -
Page 31: Administration Menu
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page Administration Menu The Administration menu contains items used to configure, control and update the AN-X. AN-X IP/FW Configuration See page Error! Bookmark not defined. for details. 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. - Page 32 Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO January 2024...
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Page 33: Diagnostic Capture
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page 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. Diagnostic Capture You can archive all the current AN-X configuration files and log files from the web interface. -
Page 34: Support Menu
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO Support Menu The Support menu contains Contact Information. January 2024... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
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. The upper, yellow LED, labelled 100, is on if the link is running at 100 Mbits/second and is off otherwise. -
Page 36: Railroading" - Sys And Net Leds
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO “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. It railroads the LEDs yellow while it is copying new production firmware files from the microSD card to flash memory. -
Page 37: Updating The Firmware
AN-X3-AMX-RIO Page 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. The firmware files are supplied in files that begin with AN-X3 and have extension qtf . -
Page 38: Specifications
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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) Relative Humidity 5-95% without condensation... -
Page 39: Support
AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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 40: Warranty
Page AN-X3-AMX-RIO 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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