QTS AN-X4-AB-BRG User Manual

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Page 1 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page AN-X4-AB-BRG Ethernet User Manual Data Highway Plus / Blue Hose IP Bridge...
Page 2 2 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 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 3 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page INTRODUCTION Example Operation HARDWARE FEATURES Package Contents Using the MicroSD Card INSTALLATION Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Power DH+/BH Cabling and Termination Ethernet Cabling Hazardous Location Considerations IP BRIDGING Bridge Mode Data Highway Plus Mode......................12 Blue Hose Mode........................12 Choosing the Mode...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Static IP Address........................16 Factory Default Setting......................16 Hostname..........................16 Submitting the Configuration....................17 Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State The Configuration File IPCfg\IPConfig.txt Firmware to Run........................18 BRIDGE CONFIGURATION Sample Bridge Configuration File Bridge Mode DH+/BH Configuration Baud............................19 Station............................19...
Page 5 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Support Menu Contact Information........................34 TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs..........................35 MS (Module Status) and NS (Network Status) LEDs...............35 DH+/BH Diagnostic Counters UPDATING THE FIRMWARE SPECIFICATIONS SUPPORT WARRANTY...
Page 6 6 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Introduction The AN-X4-AB-DHRIO module running AN-X4-AB-BRG firmware (referred to hereafter as AN-X- BRG) acts as an IP bridge between two or more Ethernet networks. Example...
Page 7: Operation
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Operation The AN-X-BRG module listens promiscuously to all messages on its Ethernet port and uses its “BridgeIP” mappings to forward messages out its DH+/BH port to other AN-X-BRG modules. The destination AN-X-BRG module forwards the messages received from its DH+/BH port to its Ethernet port and the devices connected.
Page 8: Hardware Features
8 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 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 Data Highway Plus network an Ethernet connector •...
Page 9 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page When you have finished editing the file, reinsert the card in the slot at the back of the AN-X4 and restart the AN-X4. If you remove the card to edit the configuration file, push the card in WARNING! straight or the card might fall inside the case and you will have to disassemble the AN-X4 to retrieve it (7/64 Allen wrench).
Page 10: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
10 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Installation Prevent Electrostatic Discharge The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits and semiconductors. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module: WARNING! • Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential •...
Page 11: Ethernet Cabling
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Line 2 on the AN-X is closest to the Ethernet connector and the NS LED. Check the wiring to ensure that line 1 on the AN-X is connected to line 1 on the PLCs, and other devices. The part number for the connector is Phoenix MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08 (1757022) The most common causes of Data Highway Plus errors are: ...
Page 12: Choosing The Mode
DH+ devices and the length of the network. Note that the AN-X4-AB-BRG firmware does not provide access to the existing DH+ stations, it only bridges IP messages. Use AN-X4-AB-DHP firmware on a separate AN-X4- AB-DHRIO module for this functionality.
Page 13: Bandwidth Limitations
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page  Any other case where IP access is required between areas that Blue Hose spans. SCADA, web monitoring etc. • Bandwidth Limitations Since bandwidth is limited on Blue Hose (460.8 kbaud max) care must be taken to limit IP traffic sent between AN-X-BRG modules.
Page 14 14 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Messages from the Priority queue are always sent first. If there are no messages in the Priority queue, the Normal queue is checked. This is used to ensure critical messages, such as Ethernet/IP Schedule I/O or HMI updates are always deterministic and not affected by other traffic such as monitoring device's web pages etc.
Page 15 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page IP Configuration Before you can use the AN-X-BRG, you must configure its Ethernet network IP properties. AN-X can be configured:  to use a static (unchanging) IP address  to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server ...
Page 16: Static Ip Address
16 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 At the top the screen shows the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X being configured. Check either DHCP or Static. DHCP If the AN-X4 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: Submitting The Configuration
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Submitting the Configuration Once you have entered all required parameters, click SUBMIT to write the configuration to the file IPCfg\IPConfig.txt on the microSD card. The changes do not take effect until the AN-X restarts. The following page appears when you click SUBMIT.
Page 18: Firmware To Run
18 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Keyword Possible Values Factory DHCP static IP address, ex, 192.168.1.187 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...
Page 19: Bridge Configuration
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Bridge Configuration AN-X-BRG bridge operation are configured using a text file. Generally the sample AbBrgCfg.txt file from the module’s web interface is used as the starting point. Automation Network/BRG Configuration Sample The configuration file consists of:  Bridge Mode (DHP or BH) ...
Page 20: Tokbytes
20 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 The station number is 0 to 77, defined in octal, but can be overridden with '0d' or '0x' (77 = 0d63 = 0x3f). In BH mode, it may be useful to specify the station and station mappings in decimal.
Page 21: Fwdbcast
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mappings consist of:  Keyword BridgeIP  destination IP address (low byte only) in the form x.x.x.IP_Low_Byte  separator ->  keyword STN  destination Data Highway Plus or Blus Hose station address The station number is 0 to 77 octal, but can be overridden with '0d' or '0x' (77 = 0d63 = 0x3f).
Page 22: Priority
22 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Up to 15 FwdBcast entries are allowed. Don’t enable any more UDP broadcast ports than are necessary. Especially be careful of high volume broadcast ports. Broadcast messages can quickly overload the DH+/BH network. Priority Example: ;Priority <Prot>...
Page 23: Using The Web Interface
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Using the Web Interface The AN-X module contains a web server capable of communicating with standard web browsers. Use the web interface to: • configure bridge operation • view and retrieve sample bridge configuration file • monitor DH+/BH diagnostic counters and the active station list •...
Page 24: Dh+/Bh Monitor
24 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 DH+/BH Monitor To use the web interface to view DH+/BH diagnostic counters and active station list on AN-X, select Automation Network/DH+/BH Monitor. The table at the top of the screen shows the Data Highway Plus diagnostic counters. The table at the bottom of the screen shows the active station list.
Page 25: Brg Configure
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page To update the display immediately, click Refresh Counters or click anywhere on the page. To disable automatic updates, uncheck Auto Refresh. If you disable auto refresh and leave the DH+ Monitor screen and return to it, auto refresh will again be enabled.
Page 26: Brg Configuration View
26 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 BRG Configuration View Use this selection to view the current bridge configuration and the configuration lo on the AN-X- BRG module. Note that if the AN-X-BRG has not been restarted after a new configuration has been sent, the...
Page 27: Brg Configuration Sample
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page BRG Configuration Sample Use this selection to view and retrieve the sample configuration file on the AN-X-BRG.
Page 28: Log Files
28 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Log Files DH+/BH Traffic Logs Traffic logs are used to measure DH+/BH network traffic. In each log, the percentages are the ratio of the number of bytes to the total bytes that could be sent in the time period at the current baud rate.
Page 29: View All Logs
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page View All Logs Use View All Logs to list and view all the AN-X logs. To view a log file, click on the file name. Administration Menu The Administration menu contains items used to configure, control and update the AN-X.
Page 30: An-X Firmware Select
30 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Factory Select Factory to return AN-X to its initial state as shipped. In Factory mode, it waits 10 seconds for a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. If it fails to obtain an IP address, it reverts to a static IP address of 192.168.0.246.
Page 31: An-X Diagnostic Capture
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page AN-X Diagnostic Capture Use Administration/AN-X Diagnostic Capture to create a compressed zip file that contains the current AN-X configuration and logs, for use by technical support. Click the CREATE CAPTURE button to create the file. There is a slight delay while AN-X builds the file.
Page 32: An-X Kernel Update
32 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 AN-X Kernel Update Occasionally we release a new version of the Linux kernel for the AN-X. Use Administration/AN-X Kernel Update to send the kernel (*.qtk) file to the AN-X. Click the Browse button to select the file, then click Send Kernel to transfer the file.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X-BRG has LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection, the overall module state and the connection to the DH+/BH network. Ethernet LEDs There are two LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection, above the Ethernet connector.
Page 34 34 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Bridge Operation MS LED Meaning GREEN Configured successfully Fast red flash Errors in configuration file Red Pulse (250 ms) Bridge Error (see System Log) NS LED Meaning GREEN No DH+/BH errors RED/blink DH+/BH Comm Error - Check Diag Counters...
Page 35 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page **** changed RX Duplicate AN-X received a frame with the same transaction number as a previous frame. It discards the duplicate frame. TX Frames 16-bit counter. AN-X increments this counter when it sends a message (command or reply) successfully. It also increments the commands successfully sent or replies successfully sent counter.
Page 36 36 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 to a command it sent to another station. TX Replies 16-bit counter. AN-X increments this counter when it successfully sends a reply to another station. TX Normal Queue Full 16-bit counter. A Normal IP message was to sent out the DH+/BH port, but the TX normal queue was full.
Page 37: Updating The Firmware
AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Updating the Firmware The AN-X4 firmware files are supplied in files that begin with AN-X4 and have extension qtf. AN-X4 can have multiple versions of the same firmware, for example, different versions of the the Data Highway Plus qtf. You can use the web interface to: ...
Page 38: Specification
38 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 Specifications Parameter Specification Function IP Bridge Ethernet and DH+/BH network Maximum Power Consumption 240 mA at 12 VDC, 120 mA at 24 VDC Maximum Power dissipation 2.9W Environmental Conditions: Temperature code T6 Operational Temperature 0-50°C (32-122°F) Storage Temperature –40 to 85°C (–40 to 185°F)
Page 39 AN-X4-AB-BRG 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 +60.3.2247.1898...
Page 40: Warranty
40 AN-X4-AB-BRG Page Mar 2024 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.