QTS AN-X-ABRIO-HMI User manual

AN-X-ABRIO-HMI
Remote I/O
HMI Interface
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.
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-ABRIO-HMI
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AN-X-ABRIO-HMI MODULE OVERVIEW 1
Hardware Features 2
Package Contents 2
Modes of Operation 2
INSTALLATION 4
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 4
Power 4
Cabling and Termination 4
Ethernet Cabling 5
Software Installation 6
QUICK START 7
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 8
Ethernet Configuration 8
Standalone Computer 12
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 17
CONFIGURING REMOTE I/O 18
Configuring a Remote I/O Network 18
Configuration File 18
Baud Rate 18
Racks 19
Block Transfers 19
Block Transfers by Length 20
Sample Configuration 20
Sample Block Transfer by Length Configuration 20
Uploading and Downloading Configurations 21

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ACCESSING DATA 22
Configuration 22
PanelView 22
Other HMIs 22
I/O Data 22
Status File Information 23
USING ANXINIT 25
AnxInit Log 25
Locating Available AN-X Modules 26
Selecting an AN-X 27
Set AN-X IP Configuration 28
Restart an AN-X 29
AN-X Info 29
Read Kernel Parameters 30
Run Config Mode 30
Update AN-X Flash 31
Update Firmware 31
Firmware Update Wizard 31
Update Firmware Command 35
Patch Firmware 35
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 37
Automation Network 38
Configure RIO to Enet/IP 38
View Configuration File 38
View Active Configuration 39
View Diagnostic Counters 40
Log Files 41
System Error Log 41
Ethernet/IP Log 41
System Info Log 41
View All Logs 42

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Administration Menu 42
Browse File System 42
AN-X IP Configuration 42
Archive Configuration 43
Restart AN-X Module 45
TROUBLESHOOTING 46
LEDs 46
Ethernet LEDs 46
SYS LED 46
NET LED –Network Status 47
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 48
Reading Version Numbers 48
SPECIFICATIONS 49
SUPPORT 50
WARRANTY 51

AN-X-ABRIO-HMI Module Overview
The AN-X-ABRIO-HMI communications module connects a PanelView
or other HMI to an Allen-Bradley remote I/O network. It runs on the
AN-X-AB hardware.
Existing applications that use a remote I/O PanelView can use AN-X to
communicate with a PanelView on Ethernet. The AN-X acts as a bridge
between remote I/O and Ethernet.
Similarly, any other HMI that communicates on Ethernet can use the
AN-X to connect to a PLC using remote I/O.
The module acts as one or more racks on the remote I/O network, writing
inputs and reading outputs.
It supports up to 16 rack numbers, from 1 to 76 octal, with any
combination of partial racks, and supports all remote I/O baud rates.
It also supports block transfer reads and writes at all possible locations
on these racks.
The PanelView or other HMI accesses data on the AN-X as PLC-5 I, O,
N and S files.
The AN-X-ABRIO-HMI module has a web interface for configuration,
monitoring logs and diagnostic counters, and for performing other
administrative functions. You can communicate with the module using
any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer.
The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the Windows
utility AnxInit. Refer to page 47 for details.

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Hardware Features
The module has:
•LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet (100
and Link/Act)
•a LED to indicate the module’s internal state (SYS)
•a LED to indicate the state of communications on the Remote I/O
network (NET)
•an Ethernet connector
•a power connector
•a 3-pin Phoenix connector to connect to the remote I/O network
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.
Package Contents
•AN-X-ABRIO-HMI 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.

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•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.
Refer to page 29 for information on how to determine the current 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 300 mA @ 12VDC or 150 mA @ 24VDC.
The part number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB
2.5/3-ST-5.08
Cabling and Termination
Follow Allen-Bradley cabling recommendations for remote I/O. Refer to
Approved Vendor List for DH, DH+, DH-485, and Remote I/O Cables,
publication ICCG-2.2, February 1996.
From left to right on the AN-X module, the network connections should
be line 1, shield, line 2.

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Terminate both ends of a remote I/O network by using external resistors
attached to the physical ends of the network. There should be two and
only two terminators on the network.
Use 82 ohm resistors if the network operates at 230.4 kbps or if the
network operates at 57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps and none of the devices in
the table below are present. The maximum number of physical devices
on the network is 32.
Use 150 ohm resistors if the network contains any of the devices in the
table below, or if the network operates at 57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps and
you do not require the network to support more than 16 physical devices.
Device Type Catalog Number Series
Adapters 1771-AS All
1771-ASB Series A and B
1771-DCM All
Miscellaneous 1771-AF All
1771-AF1 All
Baud Rate Maximum Cable Length
57.6 Kbaud 10000 ft
115.2 Kbaud 5000 ft
230.4 Kbaud 2500 ft
Ethernet Cabling
AN-X has a standard RJ-45 connector for connecting to Ethernet.
If you are connecting to the AN-X through a router or switch, use a
standard Ethernet cable.
If you are connecting directly to the AN-X module, use a crossover
cable.

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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 to install common AN-X components.

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Quick Start
Step Operation See page
1 Install the AN-X Windows software 6
2 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and use
AnxInit to assign it an IP address 8
3 Connect AN-X to the Remote I/O network 4
4 Create a configuration file 18
4 Use the AN-X web interface to download the
configuration file and configure the remote I/O
network
38
5 Access the remote I/O data from the HMI or other
device 22

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Ethernet Configuration
Before you can use the AN-X-ABRIO-HMI, 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 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 must 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.
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 of
the AN-X.

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IMPORTANT!
Use this temporary IP address only for initial setup of AN-X. AN-X will
not function correctly 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.
In AnxInit, 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 is 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. In the example
shown, it’s 192.168.1.12
Step 2
In step 2, you choose a method of restarting AN-X to put it in boot mode.
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.

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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.
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.

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Enter a Host Name for the AN-X. Give the AN-X a meaningful name
that is unique on your 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 Finish 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.

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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)
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.