QTS AN-X2-ABDHRIO User manual

AN-X2-ABDHRIO
Remote I/O HMI
Interface Module
User Manual

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Because of the varietyof uses for the products described in this publication, those
responsiblefor the application and use of these products must satisfythemselves that all
necessarysteps have beentaken to assure that each application and use meets all
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application andunderstandingof the product.
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AN-X2-ABDHRIO gateway
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MODULE OVERVIEW 1
HardwareFeatures 2
Package Contents 2
Identifying the AN-X2 versus theOriginalAN-X 3
ComparisonswiththeOriginalAN-X 3
Using theMicroSDCard 3
AN-X2 Modes of Operation 4
INSTALLATION 5
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 5
Power 5
Cabling andTermination 5
Ethernet Cabling 7
Software Installation 7
CE Installations 7
QUICK START 8
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 9
Initial Ethernet Configuration 9
DHCP 11
Static IP Address 11
Hostname 11
Firmware 11
Submittingthe Configuration 11
Reconfiguring anAN-X from anUnknownState 12
The Configuration File 12
If thelink-local addressisnot accessible 13
CONFIGURING REMOTE I/O 16

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Configuring aRemote I/O Network 16
ConfigurationFile 16
Baud Rate 16
Racks 16
Block Transfers 17
Block TransfersbyLength 17
Sample Configuration 18
Sample BlockTransfer by LengthConfiguration 18
Downloading Configurations 18
ACCESSING DATA 19
Configuration 19
PanelView 19
Other HMIs 19
I/O Data 19
Status FileInformation 20
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 22
Automation Network 23
Configure RIO toEnet/IP 23
ViewConfiguration File 23
ViewActive Configuration 24
ViewDiagnostic Counters 25
Log Files 26
Ethernet/IP Log 26
System InfoLog 26
ViewAll Logs 26
AdministrationMenu 27
AN-X Configuration 27
DHCP 27
Static IP Address 28
Hostname 28
Firmware 28
Submittingthe Configuration 28
Archive Configuration 28
Update AN-X Firmware 29
Restart AN-X Module 31

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Troubleshooting Menu 32
TROUBLESHOOTING 33
LEDs 33
Ethernet LEDs 33
SYS LED 33
Railroading”–SYS andNET LEDs 34
NET LED –NetworkStatus 34
StartupLED Sequence 34
Fatal Errors 34
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 35
SPECIFICATIONS 36
SUPPORT 37
WARRANTY 38

Module Overview
The RIO-HMI communications module is used to connect HMI, SCADA, or MES
systems to data on an Allen-BradleyRemote I/O network. Typical applications for this
module include replacingobsolete HMIs with built-in Remote I/O cards with newer HMI
terminals that connect to anEtherNet IP networksuch as a Panelview Plus 6. For
applications where multipleHMIterminals exist on a single Remote I/O networkasingle
AN-X2 gatewaycan be used to provide data to these HMIterminals.
Remote I/O networkfeatures:
• emulates up to 16 racks, from 1 to 76 octal, with anycombination of partial racks
• supports all remote I/O baud rates
• supports blocktransfer reads and writes at all possible locations on these racks
TheEthernet IP device(s) access data on theAN-X as PLC-5 input (I), output (O), status
(S) and integer (N) files.
The AN-X2-ABRIO-HMI module has a web interface for configuration, for monitoring
logs and diagnostic counters, and for performing other administrative functions. You can
communicate with the module usinganystandard web browser such as Internet Explorer.
Themodule firmware can be updated over Ethernet usingthe web interface. Refer to
page 35 for details.

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HardwareFeatures
Themodule has:
LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to theEthernet (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 watchdogtimer is implemented in the module s hardware. If the firmware does not
kickthe watchdogwithin the timeout period the watchdogtimes out andplaces the
module intoa safe fatal failure state.
A jabber inhibit timer is implemented in the module shardware. If the network
transmitter is on longer than 150% of the longest networkframe time, thetransmitter is
forced off and the module is placed into a safe fatal failurestate.
Package Contents
AN-X2-ABRIO-HMI module
CD containingsoftware and documentation
microSD to SD card adapter
rubber feet for desktop use

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Identifying the AN-X2 versus the Original AN-X
Thelabel on the bottomtoward the front says AN-X2.
There is a slot at the backfor the microSD card.
When initiallypoweredup:
• AN-X2 railroads (alternates) SYS and NET LEDs green as it starts up
• without the Ethernet cable attached, the Ethernet 10/100 (upper) LED is on
for AN-X2 (both Ethernet LEDs are off for the original AN-X)
Comparisons with the Original AN-X
AN-X2 modules have a microSD card for storage of firmware and configuration data.
You no longer needAnxInit; everythingcan be done from the web interface or byediting
files on the microSD card.
Operationis simplified, there are production and maintenance modes only.
TheAN-X2 requires firmware version 4 and above.
TheAN-X2 uses the same hardware interfaceto the automation networks.
There are no differences for applications once Ethernetand firmware have been
configured.
Using the MicroSD Card
TheAN-X2 microSD card stores configuration data and firmware.
Theare no restrictions on the size or speed of the card.The format must be FAT-16 or
FAT-32.
An adapter is providedso you can insert the microSD card in an SD slot in your
computer.
Thecard must be present while the AN-X2 is running.
WARNING! Do not remove the card while theAN-X2 is powered on!
If the AN-X2 is inaccessible fromEthernet because of its settings, you can remove the
card and edit the file config.txt. Referto page 12 for details.
Insert the card inthe slot at the backof the AN-X2, with the pins facingup.
WARNING! Ifyou remove the card to edit the configuration file, push the cardin
straight or the card might fall inside the case and you will have to
disassemble the AN-X2 to retrieve it .

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AN-X2 Modesof Operation
There aretwo AN-X2 modes of operation:
Maintenance mode. The AN-X2 runs the maintenancefirmware at startup.
It performs diagnostics (memorytests, etc), and copies anychanges fromthe
microSD card. If there are no errors, it starts the AN-X2 in production mode.
Production mode. This is the normal runtimemode of operation.

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Installation
Prevent ElectrostaticDischarge
Themodule is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
WARNING! Electrostatic discharge candamage integrated circuits or
semiconductors. Follow these guidelines whenyou handle the module:
Touch a grounded object todischarge staticpotential
Do not touch the connector pins
Power
AN-X requires DC power input of anywhere from12 to 24 VDC
Left to right the pins on thepower connector are chassis ground, negative voltageand
positive voltage. Pin 1 is closest tothe Ethernet connector.
Thechassis ground should be connected.
Power consumption internallyis 200 mA @ 12VDC or 100 mA @ 24VDC.
Thepart number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08
Cabling and Termination
Follow Allen-Bradleycablingrecommendations for remote I/O. Refer to Approved
Vendor List for DH, DH+, DH-485, and Remote I/O Cables, publication ICCG-2.2,
February1996.
On the AN-X module, the remote I/O connections should be line 1, shield, line 2.

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Line 1 on the AN-X is closest to the power connector.
Checkthe wiringto ensure that line 1 on the AN-X is connected to line 1 on the PLC, and
so on.
Terminate bothends of a remote I/O networkbyusingexternal resistors attached to the
physical ends of the network. There should be two and onlytwo terminators on the
network.
Use 82 ohmresistors if thenetworkoperates at 230.4 kbps or if the networkoperates at
57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps and none of the devices in thetable below are present. The
maximumnumber of physical devices on the network is 32.
Use 150 ohmresistors if the networkcontains anyof the devices inthe tablebelow, or if
the networkoperates at 57.6 kbps or 115.2 kbps and you do not require the network to
support more than 16 physical devices.
DeviceType CatalogNumber Series
Adapters 1771-AS All
1771-ASB Series A and B
1771-DCM All
Miscellaneous 1771-AF All
1771-AF1 All
Baud Rate MaximumCable Length
57.6 Kbaud 10000 ft
115.2 Kbaud 5000 ft
230.4 Kbaud 2500 ft
Themost common causes of connectionerrors are:
• wiringreversed (lines 1 and 2)
• incorrect baud rate
• other cablingand termination problems
• duplicate or overlappingaddress

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Ethernet Cabling
AN-X has a standard RJ-45 connector for connectingto Ethernet.
Ifyou are connecting to the AN-X through a router or switch, use a standard Ethernet
cable.
Ifyou are connectingdirectly to the AN-X module, usea crossover cable.
SoftwareInstallation
There is no required software installationfor the AN-X2-ABDHRIO. All configuration
can be done fromthe web interface.
CE Installations
Ifyou are installingthe AN-X2 in a location whichrequires CE, install the following
ferrites or their equivalents on the cables:
Steward 28A2024-0A2 on Ethernet cable close to module, one loop
Steward 28A2024-0A2 on power cable
Steward 28A2025-0A2 on DH+/RIO Cable

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Quick Start
Step Operation See page
1 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and assign it
an IP address 9
2 Connect AN-X to the Remote I/O network 5
3 Create a configuration file 16
4 Use the AN-X web interface to download the
configuration file and configure the remote I/O network 23
5 Access theremote I/O data fromthe HMIor other
device 19

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Ethernet Configuration
Before you can use the AN-X2-ABDHRIO, you must configure its networkproperties on
Ethernet.
Initial Ethernet Configuration
AN-X can be configured:
• to use a static (unchanging) IP address
• to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server
• to use the fixed link-local address 169.254.42.84
AN-X modules areshippedwith the link-local address 169.254.42.84.
Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you will assignthe
AN-X a static IP address. Otherwise the DHCP server mayassign a different IPaddress
each time AN-X powers up, and anysoftware that accesses the AN-X module would
have to be reconfigured.
Ifyou are usingmultiple AN-X modules, connect and configure oneat a time, since
initiallytheywill all be setto the same link-local IP address.
IMPORTANT! Ifyou are connectingAN-X to an existingEthernet network, consult the
networkadministrator to obtain information about how you should
configure AN-X or to obtain a static IP address for AN-X.
You configure the Ethernetproperties usingthe web interface.
Start a web browser and enter the address 169.254.42.84
TIP TheAN-X2 must be on the same subnet as the computer to use the link-
local IP address. It cannotbe connected through a router.
TIP Themodule is shipped configured for use with the Data HighwayPlus
firmware. The initial screen you see will be slightlydifferent fromthat
shown below.
Select Administration/AN-X Configuration.

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The AN-X2 Configuration page appears.
At the top the screen shows the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X being
configured.
Checkeither DHCP or Static.

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DHCP
If the AN-X2 finds a DHCP server on the network, it obtains an IP address and other
networkparameters (netmaskand default gateway) from the DHCP server.
To find the address assigned, you have to lookat the DHCP server.
When you submit the changes, if the AN-X2 does not find a DHCP server,it reverts to
the default linklocal address 169.254.42.84 and repeatedlyflashes the SYS LED 3 times
red followed bya pause.
Static IP Address
Ifyou select static IP address, enter:
the IP address forthe AN-X.
the netmaskfor the AN-X
the default gatewayfor your network.
You must enter a valid default gatewayaddress even if there is no device atthe gateway
address onthe network.
Hostname
Enter a Hostname for theAN-X2. This name is used internallybyAN-X and maybe
used to identifythe AN-X if you have a DNS server onyour network. Thename can be
from1 to 30 characters long
Firmware
Selectthe firmware the AN-X is to load fromthe list provided. AN-X builds the list from
the firmware files on the microSD card that are compatible with the AN-X hardware.
IMPORTANT! Make sure that the firmware selected is AN-X2-AB-HMIto load the
firmware for remote I/O HMIuse.
Submitting the Configuration
Once you have entered all required parameters, clickSUBMIT to write the configuration
to the file config.txt on the microSD card. The changes do not take effect until the AN-X
restarts.
Thefollowingpage appears when you clickSUBMIT.

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Click Continue to restart the AN-X2, then wait until the AN-X has completelyrestarted
before continuing.
Ifyou have changed the IP address, you will have to enter the new IP address in the
browser s address field.
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an UnknownState
It sometimes happens that an AN-X has been previouslyconfigured with an IP address
that causes it to be inaccessible on the current Ethernet networkor theIP address is
unknown.
Remove the microSD card and edit the file config.txt usinga text editor suchas Windows
Notepadto set the AN-X2 to the desired configuration.
The Configuration File
TheEthernet configuration and the name of the production firmware fileto loadare
stored in the file config.txton the microSD card.
Thefile config.txt is a textfile that contains the Ethernet configuration and the name of
the firmware file to load.
When you performthe Administration/AN-X Configuration command fromthe web
interface,it writes the results to config.txt.
Each line consists of a keyword followed bya colon and then a value.

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Example:
IP: 192.168.1.12
Anythingafter a semicolonon a line is treated as a comment.
Keyword Possible Values
IP LOCAL
DHCP
static IP address
Netmask Ethernet netmask, used onlyif IP is a static IP address
DefGtwy default gateway, used onlyif IP is a static IP address
Hostname Ethernet host name, from1 to 30 characters
Firmware Firmware file to run at startup, must be present on microSD
card
Ifyou edit the file and AN-X2 finds an error duringstartup, it flashes an error code on the
SYS LED, see page 33.
Example config.txt files
Example: Link- Local IP address
IP: LOCAL
Hostname: ANX2Hmi
Firmware: AN-X2-AB-HMI
Example: DHCP
IP: DHCP
Hostname: ANX2Hmi
Firmware: AN-X2-AB-HMI
Example: static IP address
IP: 192.168.1.14
NetMask: 255.255.255.0
DefGtwy: 192.168.1.1
HostName: ANX2Hmi
Firmware: AN-X2-AB-HMI
If thelink-local address isnot accessible
Addresses 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 are reserved for use on a local network. AN-
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address is almost always accessible froma computer on the same local Ethernet as the
AN-X.
Ifyou cannot access the AN-X2 at address 169.254.42.84 usinga web browser, open a
command prompt window and type
route print
Theroutingtable appears
===========================================================================
Interface List
0x1 ........................... MS TCP Loopback interface
0x2 ...00 18 8b c5 9d f7 ...... Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller -
Packet Scheduler Miniport
===========================================================================
===========================================================================
Active Routes:
Network Destination Netmask Gateway Interface Metric
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.10.0.1 10.10.0.20 20
10.10.0.0 255.255.255.0 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 20
10.10.0.20 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 20
10.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 20
64.215.255.122 255.255.255.255 10.10.0.1 10.10.0.20 20
127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 1
169.254.0.0 255.255.0.0 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 20
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 20
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 10.10.0.20 10.10.0.20 1
Default Gateway: 10.10.0.1
===========================================================================
Persistent Routes:
None
If there is no entryin the networkdestination column that starts with 169.254.0.0
(highlighted above), add a route using
route add 169.254.0.0 mask 255.255.0.0 10.10.0.20 metric 20
where 10.10.0.20 is replaced with the IP address of theinterfacein your computer that is
connectedto the AN-X2.
Repeat the route print command and confirmthat the table now has an entrysimilar to the
one shown.