ProSoft Technology AN-X-MOD User manual

AN-X-MOD (Master)
Modicon
S908 Remote I/O
Scanner Module
User Manual

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upon the examples shown in this publication.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations.
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:
•identify a hazard
•avoid the hazard
•recognize the consequences
IMPORTANT! Identifies information that is especially important for successful
application and understanding of the product.
TIP Identifies information that explains the best way to use the AN-X-MOD
(Master)
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ControlLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.

AN-X-MOD (MASTER) MODULE OVERVIEW 2
Hardware Features 3
Package Contents 3
Modes of Operation 3
INSTALLATION 4
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 4
Power 4
S908 Cabling and Termination 4
Ethernet Cabling 5
Software Installation 5
QUICK START 6
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 7
Ethernet Configuration 7
Standalone Computer 12
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 17
S908 NETWORK CONFIGURATION 18
Autoconfiguration 18
Manual Configuration 20
Configuration File Format 21
Viewing the Current Configuration 23
Saving the Current Configuration 23
Supported Modicon Modules 23
EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 24
Mapping I/O Data 24

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Other Mappable Data 27
Viewing the Current Configuration 31
Saving the Current Configuration 31
Configuring the AN-X Module in RSLogix 5000 31
Input Only Connections 33
ControlLogix Alias Tags 36
Using the ControlLogix Log 38
REDUNDANCY 40
Controller Redundancy 40
Scanner Redundancy 40
Cabling 40
ControlLogix Ethernet Configuration File 42
Aliases 44
USING ANXINIT 50
AnxInit Log 50
Locating Available AN-X Modules 51
Selecting an AN-X 52
Set AN-X IP Configuration 53
Restart an AN-X 54
AN-X Info 54
Read Kernel Parameters 55
Run Config Mode 55
Update AN-X Flash 56
Update Firmware 56
Firmware Update Wizard 56
Update Firmware Command 60
Patch Firmware 60
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 62

S908 I/O Network 63
Configure ControlLogix Support 64
View Configuration Files 65
View Active Configuration 65
Log Files 67
System Error Log 67
System Info Log 67
ControlLogix Log 67
View All Logs 67
Administration Menu 67
Browse File System 67
AN-X IP Configuration 68
Archive Configuration 69
TROUBLESHOOTING 70
LEDs 70
Ethernet LEDs 70
SYS LED 70
NET LED – Network Status 71
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 72
Reading Version Numbers 72
SPECIFICATIONS 73
SUPPORT 74
WARRANTY 75

AN-X-MOD (Master) Module Overview
The AN-X-MOD (Master) communications module connects a
ControlLogix PLC or other device to a Modicon S908 remote I/O
network, over Ethernet.
The module acts as a scanner on the S908 network, reading inputs and
writing outputs. The module supports 800 series and Quantum remote
drops. It supports up to 32 drops.
The module supports up to 16 scheduled connections with a
ControlLogix processor, over Ethernet, so the ControlLogix processor
can read inputs from the Modicon network and write outputs.
The AN-X-MOD (Master) module has a web interface for configuration.
You can communicate with the module using any standard web browser
such as Internet Explorer.
A watchdog timer is implemented in the module’s hardware. If the
firmware does not kick the watchdog within the timeout period the
watchdog times out and places the module into a safe fatal failure state.
A jabber inhibit timer is implemented in the module’s hardware. If the
network transmitter is on longer than 150% of the longest network frame
time, the transmitter is forced off and the module is placed into a safe
fatal failure state.

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The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the Windows
utility supplied. Refer to page 72 for details.
Hardware Features
The module has:
•LEDs to indicate the status of the Ethernet connection, the module’s
internal state, and state of the connection to the S908 remote I/O
network
•an Ethernet connector
•a power connector
•an F connector to connect to the S908 network
Package Contents
•AN-X-MOD (Master) module
•CD containing software and documentation
•rubber feet for desktop use
Modes of Operation
There are three AN-X modes of operation:
•Boot mode. The AN-X is running its low level startup firmware.
•Configuration mode. This is the mode when you are updating the
firmware in the AN-X.
•Production mode. This is the normal runtime mode of operation.

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Installation
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
WARNING! Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or
semiconductors. Follow these guidelines when you handle the module:
•Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential
•Do not touch the connector pins
Power
AN-X requires a DC power input of anywhere from 12 to 24 VDC.
Left to right the pins on the power connector are chassis ground, negative
voltage and positive voltage.
The chassis ground should be connected.
Power consumption is 200 mA @ 12VDC or 100 mA @ 24VDC.
The part number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB
2.5/3-ST-5.08
S908 Cabling and Termination
Refer to the Modicon Remote I/O Cable System Planning and
Installation Guide 890 USE 101 00 Version 3.0 for detailed information
on cabling and installation.
The module has a standard F connector for connection to the S908
remote I/O network.
AN-X should be connected like any other node. Ensure that the physical
ends of the S908 remote I/O network are properly terminated.
The AN-X module does not connect the S908 cable to earth ground. If a
connection to ground is required, use an F connector grounding block.

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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 a computer and AN-X, use a
crossover cable.
Software Installation
You must uninstall any previous version of the software before you can
install a new version. Use the Windows Control Panel Add and Remove
Programs to remove the old version.
Insert the CD supplied with the AN-X module and run the program
setup.exe on the CD.

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Quick Start
Step See page
1 Install the AN-X Windows software 5
2 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and use
AnxInit to assign it an IP address
7
3 Connect AN-X to the Modicon S908 network 4
4 Use the AN-X web interface to autoconfigure the
Modicon network and ControlLogix configuration
18
5 Configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 31
6 Scan I/O, read inputs and write outputs
7 Use the web interface to create alias tags for
RSLogix 5000
36
8 Import the tags into RSLogix 5000 37
9 Use the tags to access data

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Ethernet Configuration
The AN-X-MOD (Master) module connects connects a ControlLogix
processor to an S908 remote I/O network over Ethernet.
Before you can use the AN-X-MOD (Master), you must configure its
network properties on Ethernet.
Ethernet Configuration
AN-X can be configured to use a static (unchanging) IP address or it can
be configured to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.
Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you
will want to configure AN-X to use a static IP address. Otherwise the
DHCP server may assign a different IP address each time AN-X powers
up, and any software that accesses the AN-X module would have to be
reconfigured.
AN-X is shipped with DHCP enabled. If it finds a DHCP server on the
network, the DHCP server assigns it an IP address. You can use the
utility AnxInit to find the IP address that the DHCP server has assigned.
Select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and AnxInit will locate the
AN-X and display its IP address.

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If AN-X does not find a DHCP server within about three minutes of
starting up, it reverts to a temporary static IP address of 192.168.0.41 If
AN-X is using this temporary IP address, it repeatedly flashes the SYS
LED red three times followed by a pause. If your computer is on the
same subnet, you can use the web interface to change the IP address.
IMPORTANT! Use this temporary IP address only for initial setup of AN-X. AN-X will
not function for its intended purpose at the temporary IP address.
If you are using multiple AN-X modules, configure them one at a time,
especially if there is no DHCP server on the network, since they will all
revert to the same temporary IP address when they fail to find a DHCP
server.
IMPORTANT!
If you are connecting AN-X to an existing Ethernet network, consult the
network administrator to obtain a static IP address for AN-X and to
obtain information about how you should configure AN-X.
IMPORTANT! The AN-X must be on the local Ethernet (same subnet as your computer)
when you set its IP address.
You configure the Ethernet properties using the Windows utility AnxInit
supplied with AN-X or the AN-X web interface.
Use the Configuration/AN-X IP Settings command to start the AN-X IP
configuration wizard, which takes you step by step through the IP
configuration process.
Step 1
In step 1, you identify the AN-X you are configuring.

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1. Select the Ethernet adapter that’s connected to the AN-X. In most
cases there will be just one Ethernet adapter in the computer. The AN-X
must be on the same subnet as the computer.
2. Enter the MAC address of the AN-X you are configuring. This is
printed on the AN-X label. It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal digits,
separated by hyphens. In the example above, it’s 00-0c-1a-00-01-0d.
If the AN-X is already online, you can obtain its MAC address using the
Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules command.
3. Enter the IP address you intend the AN-X to use.
Step 2
In step 2, you choose a method of restarting AN-X to put it in boot mode.

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The preferred method is to cycle power on the AN-X. Select the first
option on the screen and click the Next >> button.
An alternative method, useful if the AN-X in not easily accessible, is to
send it a command over Ethernet. The AN-X must be powered on and
completely running for this method to work. For example, if this is the
first time you are configuring a new AN-X, allow sufficient time for it to
acquire an IP address from a DHCP server or to time out and use its
default IP address (about 3 minutes). Select the second option on the
screen and click the Next >> button.
Step 3:
Wait for AN-X to enter boot mode. While AnxInit is waiting, the
Next>> button is disabled. When AN-X is in boot mode, the Next>>
button is enabled.

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If the AN-X does not enter boot mode within about 10 seconds, return to
the previous screens and check the entries.
The AN-X TCP/IP Configuration dialog appears.
Enter a Host Name for the AN-X. AN-X uses this name when it creates
tags, so give the AN-X a meaningful name that is unique on your

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network. This name is also used internally by AN-X and may be used to
identify the AN-X if you have a DNS server on your network. The name
can be from 1 to 31 characters long. It can contain alphanumeric
characters and a hyphen.
To configure the AN-X to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server on
the network, select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)
To configure the AN-X to use a static IP address, select Use the
following Settings and enter:
•the desired IP address for the AN-X.
•the Subnet mask for the AN-X
•the default gateway for your network.
You must enter a default gateway address that is valid for the subnet,
even if there is no device at the gateway address on the network.
Click OK to complete the configuration.
If you click Cancel, AN-X is left running the boot code. Use the
Utilities/Restart AN-X command to restart the AN-X in production mode.
Standalone Computer
Since you are connecting directly from the computer to AN-X, use a
crossover Ethernet cable.
The following instructions assume Windows XP. They also assume that
an Ethernet network card has been installed in the computer and that
AnxInit has been installed on the computer.
TIP The parameters in this example will work when you set up any
standalone computer to work with AN-X.
First configure the computer to use a static IP address. From the Control
Panel, select Network Connections. Double click on Local Area
Connection (or whatever connection is being used for the AN-X)

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Click the Properties button.
Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

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In this example, we assigned the computer an IP address of 192.168.0.10
We set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (standard mask for the Class C
network address of 192.168.0.x).
We set the Default gateway to 192.168.0.1 (this address does not exist on
the Ethernet network but AN-X requires a valid default gateway entry).
Click OK to accept the settings
Connect the computer to AN-X using the crossover cable.
If this is the first time you have used the AN-X module, it will look for a
DHCP server on the network. It waits about three minutes, then reverts
to a default IP address of 192.168.0.41
Power up the AN-X and wait for the search for a DHCP server to time
out. When the search for a DHCP server times out, AN-X repeatedly
flashes the SYS LED red three times followed by a pause.
Run AnxInit. Select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and confirm that
it finds the AN-X.

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Select Utilities/Select An AN-X and enter the MAC Address and IP
address.
Click OK to accept the setting.
Select Utilities/AN-X IP Configuration.

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Enter an IP Address. In this case we chose 192.168.0.105
Enter the same Subnet mask and Default gateway that you entered for the
computer. The default gateway address does not exist on the network
but AN-X requires that the field have a valid entry.
Click Finish to accept the settings.
Select Utilities/Restart AN-X to restart AN-X with the new parameters.
When the AN-X has restarted (SYS LED is solid green), select
Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and confirm that the AN-X is found
with the new parameters.