QTS AN-X-GENI User manual

AN-X-GENI
Genius I/O
Communication
Module
User Manual
Quest Technical Solutions
4110 Mourning Dove Court
Melbourne FL 32934
321 757-8483
www.qtsusa.com

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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-GENI
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
ControlLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.

AN-X-GENI MODULE OVERVIEW 2
Hardware Features 3
Package Contents 3
Other Requirements 3
Modes of Operation 3
INSTALLATION 4
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 4
Power 4
Genius Cabling and Termination 4
Ethernet Cabling 5
Software Installation 5
QUICK START 6
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 7
Ethernet Configuration 7
Example: Standalone Computer 12
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 16
GENIUS NETWORK CONFIGURATION 17
Setting the Bus Address and Baud Rate 17
Configuring the Genius Network 18
Autoconfiguration 18
Manual Configuration 19
Genius Configuration File Format 20
Viewing the Current Configuration 22
Saving the Current Configuration 22

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EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 23
Mapping I/O Data 23
Other Mappable Data 26
Diagnostic Counters 26
Block Error Table 27
Block Fault Table 27
Connection Statistics 28
Viewing the Current Configuration 30
Saving the Current Configuration 31
Configuring the AN-X Module in RSLogix 5000 31
ControlLogix Tags 33
Using the ControlLogix Log 34
Using Ghost Mode 35
USING ANXINIT 37
AnxInit Log 37
Locating Available AN-X Modules 38
Selecting an AN-X 39
Set AN-X IP Configuration 40
Restart an AN-X 41
AN-X Info 41
Read Kernel Parameters 42
Run Config Mode 42
Update AN-X Flash 42
Update Firmware 43
Firmware Update Wizard 43
Update Firmware Command 47
Patch Firmware 47
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 49

Baud Rate and Serial Bus Address 50
Genius Network 51
Configure ControlLogix Support 52
View Configuration Files 53
View Active Configuration 53
Log Files 56
System Error Log 56
System Info Log 56
ControlLogix Log 56
Genius IO Fault Log 56
View All Logs 57
Administration Menu 57
Browse File System 57
AN-X IP Configuration 58
TROUBLESHOOTING 60
LEDs 60
Ethernet LEDs 60
SYS LED 60
NET LED – Network Status 61
Diagnostic Counters 61
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 62
Reading Version Numbers 62
Obtaining the Latest Software 62
SPECIFICATIONS 63
SUPPORT 64

AN-X-GENI Module Overview
The AN-X-GENI communications module connects a ControlLogix PLC
or other device to a Genius I/O network, over Ethernet.
The module supports scheduled connections with a ControlLogix
processor, over Ethernet, so the ControlLogix processor can read inputs
from the Genius network and write outputs.
The AN-X module acts as a scanner on the Genius network. It supports
up to 31 Genius blocks.
The AN-X-GENI 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.
The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the Windows
utility supplied. Refer to page 62 for details.

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Hardware Features
The module has:
•LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet, the
module’s internal state, and state of the connection to the Genius
I/O network
•an Ethernet connector
•a power connector
•a connector to connect to the Genius network
Package Contents
•AN-X-GENI module
•CD containing software and documentation
•rubber feet for desktop use
Other Requirements
Genius handheld monitor to set the serial bus address for Genius blocks
and to configure blocks
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 internally is 250 mA @ 12VDC or 125 mA @
24VDC.
The part number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB
2.5/3-ST-5.08
Genius Cabling and Termination
Refer to Genius I/O System and Communications User’s Manual,
GEK-90486F-1 for detailed information on Genius cabling and
installation.
The module has a 5-pin Phoenix connector for connection to the Genius
I/O network. The part number for the Genius bus connector is MSTB
2.5/5-ST-5.08

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Pin Assignment
1 Not used
2 Shield out
3 Shield in
4 Serial 2
5 Serial 1
Ensure that the physical ends of the Genius I/O network are properly
terminated. The AN-X module does not have any internal termination.
WARNING! Set the baud rate and serial bus address for the AN-X-GENI module
before connecting to the Genius network.
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 (Not needed for existing installations) Use the
Genius hand-held monitor to assign serial bus
addresses to Genius devices and perform any other
necessary configuration.
4 Use the AN-X web interface to set the baud rate
and serial bus address for the AN-X-GENI 17
5 Connect AN-X to the Genius network 4
6 Use the AN-X web interface to autoconfigure the
Genius network and ControlLogix configuration 18
7 Configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 31
8 Use the web interface to obtain tags for RSLogix
5000 33
9 Import the tags into RSLogix 5000 34
10 Use the tags to access data

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Ethernet Configuration
The AN-X-GENI module connects a computer or other device on
Ethernet to a Genius I/O network.
Before you can use the AN-X-GENI, 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.
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

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LED 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 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) 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-00-00-09.
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 for RSLogix 5000, so give the AN-X a meaningful name that is
unique on your network. This name is also used internally by AN-X and

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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.
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 local
subnet even if there is no device at the gateway address on the network.
Click OK to complete the configuration.
If you Cancel the Configuration/AN-X IP Settings command, AN-X is
left running the boot code. Use the Utilities/Restart AN-X command to
restart the AN-X.
Example: Standalone Computer
Since you are connecting directly from the computer to AN-X, use a
crossover Ethernet cable.
The following instructions assume Windows 2000. The procedure for
Windows NT and Windows XP is very similar. 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 Start
menu, select Start/Settings/Network and Dialup Connections. Double
click on Local Area Connection.

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

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In this example, we will assign the computer an IP address of
192.168.0.10
Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (standard mask for the Class C
network address of 192.168.0.x).
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 will flash the
SYS LED red three times followed by a pause repeatedly.
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.
Enter an IP Address. In this case we chose 192.168.0.20
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.

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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. To reconfigure it to a known state, run the command
Configuration/AN-X IP Settings to start the AN-X IP Configuration
Wizard and reconfigure AN-X.