AMCI ANR2 User manual

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Table of Contents
General Information
Important User Information ..................... 2
Standard Warranty ................................... 2
Returns Policy .......................................... 2
24 Hour Technical Support Number ........ 2
We Want Your Feedback ......................... 2
About this Manual
Audience .................................................. 5
Applicable Units ...................................... 5
Trademark Notices ................................... 5
Revision Record ....................................... 5
Revision History ............................ 5
Navigating this Manual ............................ 5
Manual Conventions ................................ 6
Where To Go From Here ......................... 6
Chapter 1: Introduction to the ANR2
AnyNET-I/O ............................................ 7
The ANR2 ................................................ 7
LVDT Interface ............................. 8
Master/Slave Excitation Mode ...... 8
ANR2 Programmable Parameters ............ 9
Module Parameters ........................ 9
Sensor Parameters ......................... 9
Position Output ........................................ 9
Power Connector ...................................... 10
I/O Connector .......................................... 11
Front Panel ............................................... 11
Address Settings ............................ 11
Status LED’s .................................. 12
Module States 12
Channel States 12
Excitation Mode Jumper ................ 13
Specifications ........................................... 13
Chapter 2: Operating Modes
Available Modes ...................................... 15
Calibration Mode ........................... 15
Configuration Mode ...................... 15
Alignment Mode ............................ 16
Measurement Mode ....................... 16
Status Bits ................................................ 16
Module Status Bits ........................ 16
Channel Status Bits ........................ 16
Power Up Behavior .................................. 17
Switching Modes During Normal Operation 17
Chapter 3: Installing the ANR2
Safe Handling Guidelines ........................ 19
Prevent Electrostatic Damage ....... 19
Prevent Debris From Entering 
the Module .................................. 19
Remove Power Before Servicing 
in a Hazardous Environment ...... 19
Mounting .................................................. 19
Dimensions ................................... 19
Installing IC-5 Connectors ............ 20
Mounting the ANR2 Module ........ 20
Addressing ................................................ 20
Power Connector ...................................... 21
I/O Connector Pin Out ............................. 21
Sensor Wiring ........................................... 22
Half Bridge ................................... 22
3-Wire Sensor ............................... 22
4-Wire Sensor ............................... 23
5-Wire Sensor ............................... 23
Differential Wiring ............. 23
Ratiometric Wiring ............. 24
6-Wire Sensor ............................... 25
Differential Wiring ............. 25
Ratiometric Wiring ............. 26
Extending the Transducer Cable .............. 27
Half Bridge Sensor ........................ 27
3-Wire Sensor ............................... 27
5-Wire Differential ....................... 28
5-Wire Ratiometric ....................... 29
6-Wire Differential ....................... 29
6-Wire Ratiometric ....................... 30
Avoiding Ground Loops When 
Extending the Sensor Cable ........ 30
Excitation Slave Mode ............................. 31
Excitation Mode Jumper ............... 31
SyncOut/SyncIn Wiring ................ 31
Chapter 4: AMCI Net Configurator
Software
ANR2 Configuration Screen .................... 33
ANR2 Alignment Screen ......................... 34
ANR2 Measurement Screen ..................... 35
Chapter 5: Network Input Data 
Format
Network Input Data .................................. 37
32 Bit Sign/Magnitude Format ..... 37

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Chapter 5: Network Input Data 
Format (continued)
Module Status Word Format .................... 38
Bit Descriptions ............................ 38
Channel Status Word Format ................... 41
Bit Descriptions ............................ 41
Chapter 6: Configuration Mode
Data Format
Transmit Bit .............................................. 43
Entering Configuration Mode .................. 43
Write Configuration Data Command ....... 44
Configuration Word Format ......... 44
Wire Mode Bits ............................. 45
ANR2 Response ............................ 45
Write Two Point Configuration Command 46
ANR2 Response ............................ 46
Save to Flash and Exit Command ............ 46
Exit Mode Command ............................... 47
Chapter 7: Alignment Mode Data
Format
Alignment Types ...................................... 49
32 Bit Data Values ................................... 49
Notes on Using Two Point 
Linear Alignment ................................... 50
Transmit Bit .............................................. 50
Entering Alignment Mode ........................ 50
ANR2 Response ............................ 51
Coarse Gain Adjustment for 
Two Point Linear Alignment ................. 51
Setting the Null Value .............................. 51
Status LED .................................... 51
Channel Status Bits ....................... 52
Channel Position Value ................ 52
Set Null Value Command ............. 52
ANR2 Response ............................ 52
Setting the Minimum Value ..................... 53
Channel Position Value ................ 53
Set Minimum Value Command .... 54
ANR2 Response ............................ 54
Setting the Maximum Value .................... 55
Channel Position Value ................ 55
Set Maximum Value Command ... 56
ANR2 Response ............................ 56
Save to Flash and Exit Command ............ 57
Exit Mode Command ............................... 57
Chapter 8: Measurement Mode Data
Format
Power Up Behavior .................................. 59
Exiting Alignment Mode .......................... 59
Begin Measurement Command ................ 59
Chapter A: The LVDT and RVDT
What is an LVDT? .................................... 60
What is an RVDT? ................................... 61
Important Characteristics .......................... 61

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Audience
This manual explains the set-up, installation, and operation of AMCI’s ANR2 AnyNET-I/O LVDT/RVDT
Signal Conditioner Module. It is written for the engineer responsible for incorporating these modules into a
design, as well as the engineer or technician responsible for their actual installation.
Applicable Units
This manual applies to all ANR2 modules, including those that have an integral network connection. This
includes the ANR2E which has an integral Ethernet port. This port allows the ANR2E to connect itself, and
up to five other modules, to an EtherNet/IP or Modbus/TCP network.
If you have an ANR2 module with a network interface, you will have to refer to the appropriate AnyNET-I/O
Network Interface manual for information on connecting the module to your network. These manuals can be
found in the PDF document section of our website at www.amci.com/documents.asp
The AnyNET-I/O product line is constantly evolving. Check our website, www.amci.com for
the latest information on available modules and network interfaces in the AnyNET-I/O line.
Trademark Notices
The AMCI logo and “AnyNET-I/O” are trademarks of Advanced Micro Controls Inc.
All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
Revision Record
This manual, 940-0A031, is the second release. Released on June 25th, 2013 this edition updates parameter
ranges, adds differential wiring diagrams for 5- and 6- wire sensors, and adds screen captures from the AMCI
Net Configurator software.
Revision History
940-0A030 Initial Release.
Navigating this Manual
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Manual Conventions
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decisions.
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Where To Go From Here
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CHP
Num. Chapter Title Intended Audience
1Introduction to the
ANR2 Anyone new to the ANR2. This chapter gives a basic overview of
the features available on the unit, typical applications, and specifi-
cations.
2Operating Modes Anyone that needs detailed information on how the module oper-
ates.
3Installing the ANR2 Anyone that must install an ANR2 on a machine. Includes infor-
mation on mounting, grounding, and wiring specific to the units.
4NetworkInput Data
Format Anyone interested in the format of the data you can read from the
ANR2. The data format for all of the modes is included in this
chapter.
5Configuration Mode
Data Format Anyone that needs information on the commands you must write to
the ANR2 to set its configuration.
6AlignmentModeData
Format Anyone that needs information on the commands you must write to
the ANR2 to align a sensor before measurements can be made
from it.
7Measurement Mode
Data Format Anyone that needs information on the commands you must write to
the ANR2 to gather position and velocity data from a sensor.
AAnyone that needs to learn more about LVDT/RVDT’s in general.

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE ANR2
AnyNET-I/O
The ANR2 is an expansion to the AnyNET-I/O product line from
AMCI. The concept of this product line is simple: specialty and/
or high speed I/O that can be attached to any popular industrial
network; hence the name AnyNET-I/O.
AnyNET-I/O is designed for a broad range of applications, from
small machines with a single control enclosure, to large machines
that use distributed I/O extensively to minimize wiring costs.
What makes the AnyNET-I/O line different is that all of the mod-
ules are available with or without a network interface. Eliminating
the need for a separate networking module lowers the total cost of
ownership for all applications, but especially for the cost sensitive
small machines that only require one or two sophisticated func-
tions.
Like many modern controllers, AnyNET-I/O modules are
designed to be DIN rail mounted. Up to six AnyNET-I/O modules
can be stacked together and accessed over a single network inter-
face. “Stacking” is accomplished through a small backplane con-
nector that snaps into the DIN rail before the AnyNET-I/O
modules are installed. These connectors allow the AnyNET-I/O
modules to communicate with each other. To the network, the
stack of modules appear as one continuous block of I/O words.
The ANR2
The ANR2 is a two channel LVDT/RVDT signal conditioner module that accepts 24 Vdc as its power source.
What makes the ANR2 unique is its advanced digital technology that completely eliminates all potentiometer
adjustments and all but one jumper. This technology allows the ANR2 to interface with half bridge sensors,
as well as 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-wire AC LVDT/RVDT sensors from any manufacturer with methods that eliminate
many of the errors associated with changes in environmental temperatures. The ANR2 offers 14 bit (16,386
count) position resolution.
The elimination of jumpers and potentiometers means that you do not have to be physically near the ANR2
while configuring and aligning it. All configuration and alignment data is sent from your host system over
the network connection of the AnyNET-I/O stack. This allows you to:
Configure the ANR2 from anywhere
Store multiple setups on your machine, one for each type of sensor you use
Copy setup data from one machine to another
Design custom HMI interfaces for configuration and alignment that can simplify machine training,
startup, and repair.
This manual assumes that you are familiar with LVDT/RVDT’s and their electrical character-
istics. If you are not familiar with these sensors, please refer to Appendix A, The LVDT and
RVDT starting on page 60.
This manual is designed to get you quickly up and running with the ANR2 LVDT/
RVDT Signal Conditioner Module. It is possible to purchase an ANR2 with or with-
out a network interface. This manual only covers the functionality unique to the
ANR2. Information on connecting to the network interface is available in the
appropriate AnyNET-I/O Network Interface manual available on the AMCI website.
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The ANR2 (continued)
LVDT Interface
The ANR2 incorporates a DSP controlled sine wave oscillator and power amplifier to generate the excitation
voltage for the LVDT. Fully programmable over a wide range of frequencies and amplitudes, the ANR2 can
be configured to run at the optimum frequency of your LVDT or RVDT sensor.
Many of signal conditioners on the market today use the differential measurement method, where the second-
ary windings are put in series opposition and the voltage across the two windings is measured. This condi-
tioning method is the simplest, compatible with all 4-, 5-, and 6-wire LVDT’s, and offers acceptable
performance for most applications. However, the accuracy of differential measurements can suffer from the
following:
Changes in excitation voltage and frequency caused by ambient temperature changes
Changes in sensor sensitivity caused by ambient temperature changes at the sensor
Electrical noise injected into the cabling from external sources.
A simple method used by the ANR2 eliminates measurement errors caused by changes in the ambient tem-
perature around the module. By feeding the excitation voltage (Ve) back into the ANR2, the module can cal-
culate the ratio: {(VA– VB) / (Ve)}. Dividing the differential measurement by the excitation voltage
eliminates changes in the excitation voltage as a source of error. However, this method does not eliminate
errors caused by changes in ambient temperature around the sensor.
Many LVDT/RVDT applications expose the sensor to large variations in temperature, and these applications
often require the most accurate measurements possible over the entire temperature range. For these demand-
ing applications, the ANR2 supports the ratiometric measurement method. This method requires a five or six
wire sensor that is specifically manufactured to support ratiometric measurements. This method measures the
two secondary voltages separately and calculates the LVDT position as: {(VA– VB) / (VA+ VB)}. By consid-
ering the ratio of the outputs, any error caused by an increase or decrease in the absolute values of these volt-
ages is eliminated. This method also eliminates any common mode electrical noise that can be induced into
the sensor wiring from external sources.
Master/Slave Excitation Mode
Up to six ANR2 modules can be placed in a single AnyNET-I/O stack. When using multiple sensors in close
proximity, it is sometimes beneficial to synchronize the excitation voltages when the sensors use the same
excitation frequency. Synchronizing the excitation voltages avoids a phenomenon known as heterodyning,
which is commonly called beating.
In LVDT/RVDT applications, heterodyning can be considered a form of cross talk. If a small variance in
excitation frequency is coupled from one sensor into another, the result will be a dynamic change in output
signal that will affect the accuracy of the measurement. These effects are also compensated for in the ANR2
when using the ratiometric measurement method, but these effects can still be seen in differential measure-
ments.
All ANR2 modules ship as Master modules and generate their own excitation voltages. You change an
ANR2 to a slave module by changing a jumper on the front of the unit and programming a parameter in the
network data. External wiring is then used to connect the master module to the slaves. Any module in the
stack can be the master, but wiring will be easier if the module on the far left of the stack is the master.

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ANR2 Programmable Parameters
Module Parameters
Module Type: In addition to setting the Master/Slave jumper, you must also program this parameter to con-
figure the ANR2 as a master or slave module. The unit ships as a master module.
Excitation Voltage: The excitation voltage of an ANR2 can be set to any value between 0.800 Vrms and
12.000 Vrms.
Excitation Frequency: The excitation frequency can be set to any value between 400 and 10,000 Hz.
Sensor Parameters
Sensor Type: The ANR2 has to know what type of sensor (Differential, Ratiometric, or 3-wire/half bridge) is
wired to the channel. Note that 5- and 6-wire ratiometric sensors can be wired to the channel as dif-
ferential sensors. In these cases, the Sensor Type must be set to “Differential”.
Sensor Sensitivity: This parameter specifies the change in output as the sensor’s core moves. The value this
parameter should be set to is given with the sensor. The units for this parameter are 0.1mVoutput/Vex-
citation/displacement, where displacement can be in units of millimeters, 0.001 inches (mills), or
0.01°.
This parameter is programmed with 0.1 millivolt resolution, with a range of 1 to 50,000. You
will probably have to convert between units before entering the values into the ANR2. For example,
if the sensitivity of your LVDT is 6.5 mV/V/mm, you would multiply this value by 10 to convert it to
the units of 0.1mV/V/mm and enter this value of 65 into the ANR2.
Sensor Displacement: This is the expected travel for your sensor. The ANR2 uses this information to verify
that the analog inputs will not become saturated during normal operation. The units for this parameter
are 0.01mm, mil (0.001"), or 0.01° and should be the same as the displacement unit used for Sensor
Sensitivity. Your displacement can exceed this value during operation, but accuracy may suffer. The
valid range of this parameter is 5 to 10,000.
Null Value: The desired value when the sensor is at its null position. This is a signed thirty-two bit value,
with the range of ±2,147,483,647.
Minimum Value: The desired value when the sensor is at one of its end of travel positions. This is a signed
thirty-two bit value, with the range of ±2,147,483,647. The maximum difference between the Mini-
mum and Null Values is 65,535 counts.
Maximum Value: The desired value when the sensor is at the other of its end positions. This is a signed
thirty-two bit value, with the range of ±2,147,483,647. The maximum difference between the Maxi-
mum and Null Values is 65,535 counts.
Disable Channel LED: Allows you to turn off the front panel Status LED if you have an unused channel.
Position Output
Your position output is defined at up to three points, the minimum, maximum, and null points. The values at
these points are defined when you align the sensor.
There are four different ways to define these points:
Two Sided Alignment: You define all three values at the null, minimum and maximum travel points.
Two Sided Symmetrical Alignment: You define the Null Value and the value at one of the end points.
The other endpoint is calculated as (Null Value – End Value).
One Sided Alignment: You define the Null Value and the value at one of the end points. This form of
alignment is identical to Two Sided Symmetrical Alignment, but was included for users that only mea-
sure from the null point to one of the end points. The un-used end point is still defined as (Null Value –
End value).
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Position Output (continued)
Figure 1.2 shows three forms of the position output graphs that are available when using the Two Sided
Alignment method. When using this method:
The points do not have to be colinear.
The Minimum and Maximum values can be equal.
The Null value cannot be equal to either the Minimum or Maximum values.
The maximum difference between the Null value and the end values is 65,535 counts.
Figure 1.2 Position Output Example Graphs
The linear output graph is the only form available when using the Two Sided Symmetrical Alignment and
One Sided Alignment methods. The Two Point Linear Alignment method also results in a linear graph, but
the maximum difference between the minimum and maximum values is 65,535 counts.
The ANR2 has a maximum position resolution of fourteen bits. This resolution is available over the full
range of motion, from minimum to maximum positions. If your range of motion is less than this, your resolu-
tion will also be less. For example, if your range of motion is from the null point to one extreme, your resolu-
tion will be thirteen bits.
Power Connector
Figure 1.3 shows the location of the Power Connector. The mate to this connector is included with the ANR2.
Spares are available from AMCI under the part number MS-4M. They are also available from Phoenix Con-
tact under their part number 187 80 37.
Figure 1.3 Power Connector
Figure 1.3 also shows the area of the AnyNET-I/O modules that is reserved for network connections. If your
ANR2 has a network connection, such as the ANR2E for Ethernet networks, connection to the network will
be made here. Refer to the appropriate AnyNET-I/O Network Interface manual for additional information.
Minimum
Null
Maximum
Minimum
Null
Maximum
Minimum
Null
Maximum
Equal Values
PositionPosition Position Position
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O
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Output Value Output Value
65,535 max.
65,535 max.
Power Connector
ANR2 Bottom View
+Vdc
DC Retur
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Chassis GND (Shields)
DC Return
Area for
Network
Connections*