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- Page 1 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 1 of 51 AN-X3-AMX-DCS Reliance AutoMax DCSNet User Manual Ethernet/IP & HMI Gateway...
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Page 2: Cautions
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 2 of 51 Cautions 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: Table Of Contents
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 3 of 51 CAUTIONS AN-X3-AMX DCSNET 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... - Page 4 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 4 of 51 USING THE AUTOMAX PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE Requirements Installing and Configuring the VDD Configuring the Programming Software Multiple Programmer Access Connecting to a Different AN-X3 ETHERNET/IP SCHEDULED DATA Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 Mapping the DCS Data Sample DCS-SLV File......................28...
- Page 5 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 5 of 51 AN-X Module Restart........................43 Support Menu TROUBLESHOOTING LEDs Ethernet LEDs..........................44 SYS LED..........................44 “Railroading” – SYS and NET LEDs..................44 SYS and NET LEDs: Runtime....................45 Fatal Errors..........................45 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Obtaining the Latest Software SPECIFICATIONS...
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Page 6: An-X3-Amx Dcsnet Module Overview
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 6 of 51 AN-X3-AMX DCSNet Module Overview The AN-X3-AMX supports several firmware images. This manual focuses on AN-X3-DCS-MAS and AN-X3-DCS-SLV firmware. Information that applies to both is referred to as AN-X3-DCSNet. The AN-X3-DCSNet communications module connects a computer or other device to a Reliance DCSNet network, using Ethernet. -
Page 7: Hardware Features
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 7 of 51 Hardware Features The module has: • two LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet, its own internal state, and the connection to the DCS network • an Ethernet connector •... -
Page 8: Identifying The An-X3 Versus The Original An-X
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 8 of 51 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: ... -
Page 9: Installation
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 9 of 51 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 10: Ethernet Cabling
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 10 of 51 The DCS network cable can be RG-59/U or RG-11/U. Ethernet Cabling AN-X3 has a standard RJ-45 connector for connecting to Ethernet. If you are connecting AN-X3 to an existing network through a router or switch, use a standard Ethernet cable. -
Page 11: Ip Address Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 11 of 51 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: ... -
Page 12: Prosoft Discovery Service
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 12 of 51 Prosoft Discovery Service Prosoft Discovery Service (PDS) is a free Windows application 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. -
Page 13: Link-Local Ip Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 13 of 51 Link-Local IP Configuration ** Many computers do not allow access to link-local addresses by default. 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. - Page 14 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 14 of 51 Example: DHCP IP: DHCP 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...
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Page 15: Web Page Ip Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 15 of 51 Web Page IP Configuration Select Administration/AN-X IP/FW 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. -
Page 16: Static Ip Address
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 16 of 51 To find the address assigned, you have to look at the DHCP server log. 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 (or MS) LED 3 times red... -
Page 17: Reconfiguring An An-X From An Unknown State
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 17 of 51 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 18: Dcsnet Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 18 of 51 DCSNet Configuration You set the DCS mode of operation (master or slave) by choosing AN-X3-DCS-MAS or AN-X3- DCS-SLV firmware. If DCS-MAS firmware is selected, the Drop Number is 0 and there is nothing to configure. - Page 19 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 19 of 51 In the drop status table, register 4 contains status for drops 0 to 15, bit 0 corresponds to drop 0 (the master), bit 1 corresponds to drop 1, and so on. Register 5 contains the status of drops 16 to...
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Page 20: Using The Automax Programming Software
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 20 of 51 Using the AutoMax Programming Software Any computer with Ethernet access can use an AN-X3-DCSNet module to connect to an AutoMax processor over DCSNet. AN-X3 offers fast access to the DCS network and does not require a specific format (ISA, PCI, etc.) interface card. -
Page 21: Configuring The Programming Software
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 21 of 51 Configuring the Programming Software To configure the AutoMax Programming Executive to use AN-X3: 1. Run the Programming Executive 2. Select Setup/Communications. The Communications Setup dialog appears. -
Page 22: Multiple Programmer Access
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 22 of 51 3. Set the Communications Type to PC Link Interface Module. 4. Set the Drop to match the AN-X3 drop number on DCS 5. Set the Segment to match the Memory Address in the VDD Configuration. -
Page 23: Connecting To A Different An-X3
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 23 of 51 • each Programming Executive connected through the same AN-X3-DCSNet receives the same access level. If you change the access level on one, the AutoMax operating system changes to the same level on all of them. This defeats the built-in access management in the AutoMax. -
Page 24: Ethernet/Ip Scheduled Data
DCS module supports multiple scheduled connections with a ControlLogix processor over Ethernet. The AN-X3-AMX-DCS module behaves like a 17-slot ControlLogix rack with an ENBT/A module in slot 16 and generic modules in slots 0 to 15. A ControlLogix processor can open scheduled connections to each of these 16 generic modules. -
Page 25: Configuring The An-X In Rslogix 5000
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 25 of 51 Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 The AN-X3-DCSNet emulates a 17-slot 1756 chassis with an ENBT/A in slot 16 and up to 16 generic modules in slots 0 to 15. Connections to slots 0 to 14 are used for I/O data; the connection to slot 15 is reserved for diagnostic data (see page 31). - Page 26 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 26 of 51 Click OK to accept the module. 2. Add Generic modules for each required connection, at least slot 0 for data and usually slot 15 for diagnostics. Use Automation Network/Configuration View in the web interface to determine which connections are mapped. In RSLogix 5000, right click on the backplane and select New Module.
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Page 27: Mapping The Dcs Data
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-X3-AMX-DCS 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 28: Sample Dcs-Slv File
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 28 of 51 Sample DCS-SLV File ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; QTS-AN-X-DCS-SLV Sample Configuration File ; Text after a semi-colon is a comment and is ignored ; The layout of the Slot 15 connection is shown at the end of this file AnxDcsSlvCfgFile ;... -
Page 29: Sample Dcs-Mas File
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 29 of 51 Sample DCS-MAS File ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; QTS-AN-X-DCS-MAS Sample Configuration File ; Text after a semi-colon is a comment and is ignored ; The layout of the Slot 15 connection is shown at the end of this file AnxDcsMasCfgFile ;... -
Page 30: Viewing The Current Configuration
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 30 of 51 Viewing the Current Configuration To view the configuration in an AN-X3 module, access the AN-X3 using the web interface, and select Automation Network/Configuration View. Use Retrieve Current Configuration to save the current configuration on the AN-X to your computer. -
Page 31: Diagnostic Data - Connection 15
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 31 of 51 Diagnostic Data – Connection 15 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ; Slot 15 Diagnostics Connection Data Layout ; DataOutput 0"AnxAmxDcs Zero Diagnostic Counters on bit 0 transition to 1" ; DataInput 4 "AnxAmxDcs Drop List 0-15"... - Page 32 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 32 of 51 ; 140 "AnxAmxDcs CLX -> AN-X Slot 10 Upd Time (*100us, Avg)" ; 142 "AnxAmxDcs CLX -> AN-X Slot 10 Upd Time (*100us, Min)" ; 144 "AnxAmxDcs CLX -> AN-X Slot 10 Upd Time (*100us, Max)"...
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Page 33: An-X To An-X Communication
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 33 of 51 AN-X to AN-X Communication The AN-X3-DCSNet module does not support AN-X to AN-X communication. -
Page 34: Ethernet "Hmi" Plc-5 File Emulation
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 34 of 51 Ethernet “HMI” PLC-5 File Emulation You can use a DDE or OPC server, such as RSLinx, or an Allen-Bradley PLC etc. to access DCS data registers directly on the AN-X3-DCSNet. The module "emulates" PLC-5 integer files N100 to N155. -
Page 35: Using Rslinx To View Data
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 35 of 51 Using RSLinx to View Data AN-X3 appears to RSLinx to be an Ethernet PLC-5, specifically a PLC-5/20E. First create an Ethernet driver to communicate with the AN-X3. If you right click on the AN-X3 module in RSLinx and select Data Monitor, a list of files... - Page 36 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 36 of 51 Each file corresponds to the data for one DCS drop. File N100 corresponds to drop 0, N101 corresponds to drop 1 and so on. To view the drop data, double click on the appropriate file.
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Page 37: Using The Web Interface
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 37 of 51 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 Drop Number and Drop Depth (DCS-SLV) ... -
Page 38: Automation Network
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 38 of 51 Automation Network The Automation Network Configuration functions are described previously in this document. Monitor DCSNet Select Automation Network/Monitor DCSNet to display DCSNet status, diagnostic counters and data. -
Page 39: Monitor Ethernet/Ip
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 39 of 51 Check boxes may be used to choose which nodes to display. See page 18 for diagnostic counter descriptions. 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: ... -
Page 40: Log Files
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 40 of 51 The Connection Statistics consist of: Counter Description Connection number 0 to 15 Name Name on Connection State Active or Idle Requested Packet Interval Rx Avg The average of the last 32 update times, in ms. -
Page 41: Administration Menu
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 41 of 51 Administration Menu The Administration menu contains items used to configure, control and update the AN-X. AN-X IP/FW Configuration See page 15 for details. AN-X Firmware Update Use AN-X Firmware Update to transfer a firmware file to the microSD card on the AN-X. - Page 42 AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 42 of 51 When the update is complete, AN-X displays a message that indicates the success or failure of the update.
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Page 43: Diagnostic Capture
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 43 of 51 Manual Firmware Update AN-X Firmware qtf files can be copied and updated on the microSD manually. • Remove the microSD and insert it into your computer. You should see the current qtf file (AN-X3-DCS-SLV.v4.1.7.qtf for example). -
Page 44: An-X Module Restart
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 44 of 51 AN-X Module Restart Use the AN-X Module Restart command to restart the AN-X module, for example, after changing Ethernet parameters or after updating firmware. Support Menu The Support menu contains Contact Information. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 45 of 51 Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X3-DCSNet 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 46: Sys And Net Leds: Runtime
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 46 of 51 It railroads the LEDs red while it is copying new maintenance firmware files from the microSD card to flash memory. * Make sure power is not removed while railroading red. It railroads the LEDs yellow while it is copying new production firmware files from the microSD card to flash memory. -
Page 47: Updating The Firmware
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 47 of 51 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 48: Specifications
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 48 of 51 Specifications Parameter Specification Function Gateway between Ethernet and Reliance AutoMax DCSNet 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) -
Page 49: Support
Page 49 of 51 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 50: Warranty
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 50 of 51 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. -
Page 51: Revisions
AN-X3-AMX-DCS User Manual v1.2 Page 51 of 51 Revisions Version Date Changes Jan 21/24 Initial Release Feb 18/25 Fixed Typos and screen captures...
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