QTS AN-X4-ABRIO-HMI User manual

AN-X4-ABRIO-HMI User Manual

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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. In no event will Quest Technical Solutions be
responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting from the use or application of
these products.
Any illustrations, charts, sample programs, and layout examples shown in this publication are
intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated
with any particular installation, Quest Technical Solutions does not assume responsibility or liability
(to include intellectual property liability) for actual use based 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-X4-ABRIO-HMI
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AN-X4-AB-DHRIO FOR REMOTE I/O HMI 6
Hardware Features 7
Package Contents 8
Using the MicroSD Card 8
Comparison with the AN-X2 9
RIO-HMI 9
General 9
INSTALLATION 10
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 10
Power 10
Remote I/O Cabling and Termination 10
Ethernet Cabling 11
Hazardous Location Considerations 11
CONFIGURATION 12
Initial Ethernet Configuration 12
DHCP 13
Static IP Address 13
Factory Default Setting 13
Hostname 13
Submitting the Configuration 14
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 14
The Configuration File IPCfg\IPConfig.txt 14
Firmware to Run 15
REMOTE I/O CONFIGURATION 16
Configuring a Remote I/O Network 16
Configuration File 16
Baud Rate 16
Racks 16

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Block Transfers 17
Sample Configuration 18
Block Transfers by Length 18
Sample Block Transfer by Length Configuration 18
LED Control Options 19
Other Options 19
Sending the Configuration to the AN-X 19
Sample Configuration File 20
ACCESSING DATA 21
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 27
Automation Network 27
Remote I/O HMI Configuration 27
Configuration View 28
RIO Discrete Data 30
RIO Block Transfers 32
RIO Diagnostics 34
Log Files 38
RIO-HMI Log 38
System Info Log 38
View All Logs 38
Administration Menu 39
AN-X IP Configuration 39
AN-X Firmware Select 40
AN-X Firmware Upload 40
AN-X Firmware Remove 40
AN-X Diagnostic Capture 40
AN-X Kernel Page 41
AN-X Kernel Update 42
AN-X Module REBOOT 42
Support Menu 42
Contact Information 42
TROUBLESHOOTING 43
LEDs 43
Ethernet LEDs 43
MS and NS LEDs 43

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 45
SPECIFICATIONS 46
SUPPORT 47
WARRANTY 48

AN-X4-AB-DHRIO for Remote I/O HMI
The AN-X4-ABRIO-HMI communications module is used to connect HMI, SCADA, or MES
systems to data on an Allen-Bradley Remote I/O network. Typical applications include replacing
obsolete HMIs that have built-in Remote I/O cards with newer HMI terminals that connect to an
EtherNet/IP network such as a Panelview.
For applications where multiple HMI terminals exist on a single Remote I/O network, a single AN-X
gateway can be used to provide data to these HMI terminals.
Remote I/O network features include:
•emulates up to 63 racks, with rack numbers from 0 to 76 octal, in any combination of
partial racks
•monitors other racks on the remote I/O network
•supports all remote I/O baud rates
•supports block transfer reads and writes at all possible locations on these racks
Ethernet IP devices access data on the AN-X as PLC-5 input (I), output (O), status (S), integer (N),
binary (B) and floating point (F) files.
The AN-X4-ABRIO-HMI module has a web interface for configuration, for monitoring data, logs and
diagnostic counters, and for performing other administrative functions. You can communicate with
the module using any standard web browser.
The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the web interface. Refer to page 40 for
details.
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.
You can obtain the latest firmware from qtsusa.com/dist/AN-X4_Dist/ along with some quick start
instructions.

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Hardware Features
The module has:
•LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet, its own internal state (MS), and
the state of the connection to the remote I/O network (NS)
•an Ethernet connector
•a 3-pin Phoenix connector to connect to the remote I/O network
•a 3-pin Phoenix power connector
•a microSD card for storage of configuration data and firmware
The pinouts on the power and the remote I/O connectors match those on the AN-X2. Cables for
the AN-X2 can be connected to the AN-X4 without change, though they are rotated 180 degrees.

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Package Contents
•AN-X4-ABRIO module
•Phoenix power and network connectors
•microSD card
Using the MicroSD Card
The AN-X4 microSD card stores configuration data and firmware.
There are no restrictions on the size or speed of the card.
The microSD card must be present while the AN-X4 is running.
WARNING! Do not remove the microSD card while the AN-X4 is powered on!
There are several configuration files on the SD card.
Function File
Ethernet configuration IPCfg\IPConfig.txt
Remote I/O Configuration RioHmi\AnxAbRioHmiCfg.txt
Firmware to run Firmware\FirmwareCfg.txt
All files should be created and edited with a plain text editor such as Windows Notepad.
If the AN-X4 is inaccessible from Ethernet because of its settings, or is in an unknown state, you can
power down the AN-X4, remove the microSD card and edit the file IPConfig.txt. Refer to page 14
for details.
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.
WARNING! If you remove the card to edit the configuration file, push the card in straight
or the card might fall inside the case and you will have to disassemble the
AN-X4 to retrieve it .

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Comparison with the AN-X2
If you are familiar with the AN-X2, or are replacing an AN-X2 with an AN-X4, you should be aware
of the following:
RIO-HMI
•The power and remote I/O cables are the same, but need to be rotated 180 degrees.
•The RIO-HMI configuration files are slightly changed and are saved at different
locations on the microSD card
•The web interface is improved, now has data displays for discrete and block transfer data
•The remote I/O capabilities are greatly improved
•Block transfer by length can now be defined at any location. There can now be up to 64
possible block transfer read lengths and 64 possible block transfer write lengths
•AN-X4 allows you to specify all other block transfer locations, as well as the block
transfer by length location.
•AN-X supports monitored racks on the same remote network, including discrete and
block transfer data. AN-X4 does not require an active rack definition, it can be monitor
only
•The status file information has been expanded
General
•The status and errors displayed on the LEDs have changed
•You can select a different version of the same firmware, e.g., remote I/O HMI firmware,
for testing and debugging
•As shipped, the AN-X searches for a DHCP IP address at startup for 10 seconds, then
reverts to static IP address 192.168.0.246
•The case is smaller

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Installation
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
WARNING!
Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits and
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 DC power input of anywhere from 12 to 24 VDC
The pins on the power connector are chassis ground, negative voltage and positive voltage. Pin 1 is
closest to the Ethernet connector.
Power consumption is 240 mA @ 12VDC or 120 mA @ 24VDC.
The part number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08 (1757022)
The power connector is the same as the AN-X2 but is rotated 180 degrees.
Remote I/O 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.
The network cable must be terminated with terminating resistors attached to the physical ends of the
network, usually 82 ohm, but refer to Allen-Bradley documentation since some devices require 150
ohm terminators. There should be two and only two terminators on the remote I/O network.