QTS AN-X2-MOD-MON User manual

AN-X2-MOD-MON
Modicon S908
Remote I/O
Monitor Module
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-X2-MOD-MON
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
ControlLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.

AN-X2-MOD-MON MODULE OVERVIEW 7
Hardware Features 9
Package Contents 9
Using the MicroSD Card 10
AN-X2 Modes of Operation 10
INSTALLATION 11
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 11
Power 11
S908 Cabling and Termination 11
Ethernet Cabling 12
CE Installations 12
QUICK START 13
ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 14
Ethernet Configuration 14
DHCP 16
Static IP Address 16
Hostname 16
Firmware 16
Submitting the Configuration 16
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 17
The Configuration File 17
If the link-local address is not accessible… 18
CONFIGURING THE AN-X2-MOD-MON S908 NETWORK 21
Auto Configuration 21
Manual Configuration 23
Configuration File Contents 23

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I/O Modules 23
Sending and Retrieving Configurations 25
Sample S908 Configuration File 26
EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 27
Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 27
Mapping I/O Data 30
ClxName 31
ClxPrefix 31
Scheduled Connection Data 31
Swap Option 32
Other Mappable Data 32
Sending and Retrieving ControlLogix Configurations 36
Sample Ethernet Configuration File 36
MONITORING I/O 38
ControlLogix Alias Tags 38
Using the Ethernet/IP Log 39
CONVERTING AN APPLICATION TO AN-X2-MOD-MAS 40
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 41
Automation Network 42
Modicon S908 I/O Network Configuration 42
Configure ControlLogix Support 43
View Configuration Files 44
View Active Configuration 45
Monitor Network Diagnostics 47
Log Files 50
Ethernet/IP Log 50
System Info Log 50
View All Logs 50
Administration Menu 50
AN-X IP Configuration 50
DHCP 51
Static IP Address 51
Hostname 52
Firmware Type 52

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Submitting the Configuration 52
Archive Configuration 52
Update AN-X Firmware 53
Restart AN-X Module 54
Troubleshooting Menu 54
TROUBLESHOOTING 55
LEDs 55
Ethernet LEDs 55
SYS or MS LED 55
“Railroading” – SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs 56
MS and NS LEDs: Runtime 56
Fatal Errors 57
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 58
SPECIFICATIONS 59
SUPPORT 60
WARRANTY 61

AN-X2-MOD-MON Module Overview
The AN-X2-MOD-MON communications module connects a ControlLogix PLC or other
device to a Modicon S908 remote I/O network, over Ethernet.
The module monitors inputs and outputs on the S908 network. The module supports 800
series and Quantum remote drops. It supports up to 32 drops. In monitor mode, the
AN-X2-MOD-MON never transmits on the Modicon network.
The module supports scheduled connections with a ControlLogix processor, over
Ethernet, so the ControlLogix processor can read inputs and outputs from the Modicon
network.
Both the S908 and ControlLogix configurations can be generated automatically by the
AN-X from data captured from the S908 network.
The AN-X-MOD-MON module has a web interface for configuration. You can
communicate with the module using any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer.
The module firmware can be updated using the web interface. Refer to page 53 for
details.
As an Upgrade Tool
This module is primarily intended for users who are planning to upgrade a system from a
Modicon controller to a ControlLogix with an AN-X2-MOD-MAS acting as the master
on the Modicon network. With an AN-X-MOD-MON, the ControlLogix can monitor
live inputs and outputs on the existing system and compare the outputs from the
replacement system to those from the existing system. When you are satisfied that the
replacement system operates exactly like the existing system, you can install the upgrade.
The AN-X2-MOD-MON uses the same hardware as the AN-X2-MOD-MAS. You
simply have to select different firmware using the web interface.

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The I/O configuration file for the AN-X2-MOD-MON can be used to configure the
AN-X2-MOD-MAS. The Ethernet/IP configuration is different for the two modules
since data is mapped differently

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Hardware Features
The module has:
•two LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet (100 and Link/Act)
•an LED to indicate the module’s internal state and the state of Ethernet
communication (MS or SYS)
•an LED to indicate the state of communications on the S908Remote I/O network
(NS or NET)
•an Ethernet connector
•a power connector
•an F connector to connect to the S908 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.
Package Contents
•AN-X2-MOD module
•microSD to SD card adapter
•CD containing software and documentation
•rubber feet for desktop use

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Using the MicroSD Card
The AN-X2 microSD card stores configuration data and firmware.
The are no restrictions on the size or speed of the card. The format must be FAT-16 or
FAT-32.
An adapter is provided so you can insert the microSD card in an SD slot in your
computer.
The card must be present while the AN-X2 is running.
WARNING! Do not remove the card while the AN-X2 is powered on!
If the AN-X2 is inaccessible from Ethernet because of its settings, you can remove the
card and edit the file config.txt. Refer to page 17 for details.
Reinsert the card in the slot at the back of the AN-X2, with the pins facing up.
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-X2 to retrieve it .
AN-X2 Modes of Operation
There are two AN-X2 modes of operation:
•Maintenance mode. The AN-X2 runs the maintenance firmware at startup. It
performs diagnostics (memory tests, etc), copies any changes from the microSD card.
If there are no errors, it starts the AN-X2 in production mode.
•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 150 mA @ 12VDC or 75 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.
The hardware for the AN-X-MOD-MAS and AN-X-MOD-MON contains built-in
termination.
When you connect the AN-X-MOD-MON to the network, you can’t connect it just like
any other node. There’s a loss of about 14 dB through a tap to each drop, so if the AN-X
were connected as a drop, there would be a loss of at least 28 dB in the signal from other
drops to the AN-X-MOD-MAS, as well as any attenuation along the cables.

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The AN-X-MOD-MON should be located at the end of the network trunk, at the opposite
end from the master, or connected using a Modicon Redundant Controller splitter.
Remove the terminator previously at the end of the network trunk.
If it isn’t practical to connect the AN-X2-MOD-MON to the end of the network trunk, it
can be connected using a Modicon trunk splitter. Refer to the Modicon Remote I/O
Cable System Planning and Installation Guide for details.
WARNING! The use of more than one splitter as a branching device on the RIO
network is never permitted.
If you remove an AN-X-MOD-MON from the S908 network, make sure the network is
properly terminated after you remove it.
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.
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 between a computer and AN-X, use a crossover cable.
CE Installations
If you are installing the AN-X2 in a location which requires CE, install the following
ferrites or their equivalents on the cables, to meet the requirements of radiated emissions
at 199.98MHz:
Location Part number
Ethernet, 10cm from AN-X Ferrite bead, Fair-Rite 0431173551
Power, 10cm from AN-X Ferrite bead, Fair-Rite 0431164181
Modicon Coax, 10cm from AN-X Ferrite bead, Fair-Rite 0431173551

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Quick Start
Step Operation See page
1 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and assign an
IP address 14
2 Connect AN-X to the Modicon S908 network 11
3 Use the web interface to autoconfigure the AN-X from
the attached Modicon network 21
4 Configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 27
5 Monitor I/O, read inputs and write outputs
6 Use the web interface to create aliases for RSLogix 5000 38
7 Import the aliases into RSLogix 5000 38
8 Use the aliases to access the Modicon I/O
9 Create your application using the aliases

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Ethernet Configuration
The AN-X2-MOD-MON module connects a ControlLogix or similar processor on
Ethernet to an S908 remote I/O network to monior Modicon inputs and outputs.
Before you can use the AN-X2-MOD-MON, you must configure its network properties
on Ethernet.
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
All AN-X modules are shipped with the same link-local address 169.254.42.84.
Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you will assign a static
IP address tp the AN-X. 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.
If you are using multiple AN-X modules, connect and configure one at a time, since
initially they will all be set to the same link-local IP address.
IMPORTANT! If you are connecting AN-X to an existing Ethernet network, consult the
network administrator to obtain information about how you should
configure AN-X or to obtain a static IP address for AN-X.
You configure the Ethernet properties using the web interface.
Start a web browser and enter the address 169.254.42.84
TIP The AN-X2 must be on the same subnet as the computer to use the
link-local IP address. It cannot be connected through a router.
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-X2 being
configured.
Check either 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
network parameters (netmask and default gateway) from the DHCP server.
To find the address assigned, look at the DHCP server.
If the AN-X2 does not find a DHCP server, it reverts to the default link local address
169.254.42.84 and repeatedly flashes the SYS LED 3 times red followed by a pause.
Static IP Address
If you select static IP address, enter:
•the IP address for the AN-X
•the netmask for the AN-X
•the default gateway for your network
You must enter a valid default gateway address even if there is no device at the gateway
address on the network.
Hostname
Enter a Hostname for the AN-X. This name is 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 30 characters long long and should contain only alphanumeric characters, no hyphens
or underscores.
TIP When you configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000, use this same name for
the emulated ENBT. See page 27.
Firmware
Select the firmware the AN-X is to load from the list provided. AN-X builds the list from
the firmware files on the microSD card that are compatible with the AN-X hardware.
Submitting the Configuration
Once you have entered all required parameters, click SUBMIT to write the configuration
to the file config.txt on the microSD card. The changes do not take effect until the AN-X
restarts.
The following page appears when you click SUBMIT.

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Click Continue to restart the AN-X2, then wait until the AN-X has completely restarted
before continuing.
If you 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 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 or the IP address is
unknown.
Remove the microSD card and edit the file config.txt using a text editor such as Windows
Notepad to set the AN-X2 to the desired configuration.
The Configuration File
The Ethernet configuration and the name of the production firmware file to load are
stored in the text file config.txt on the microSD card.
When you perform the Administration/AN-X Configuration command from the web
interface, it writes the results to config.txt.
Each line consists of a keyword followed by a colon and then a value.
Example:
IP: 192.168.1.12
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Keyword Possible Values
IP LOCAL
DHCP
static IP address
Netmask Ethernet netmask, used only if IP is a static IP address
DefGtwy default gateway, used only if IP is a static IP address
Hostname Ethernet host name, from 1 to 30 characters
Firmware Firmware file to run at startup, must be present on microSD card
If you edit the file and AN-X2 finds an error during startup, it flashes an error code on the
MS LED, see page 55.
Example config.txt files
Example: Link- Local IP address
IP: LOCAL
Hostname: ANX2Mod
Firmware: AN-X2-MOD-MON
Example: DHCP
IP: DHCP
Hostname: ANX2Mod
Firmware: AN-X2-MOD-MON
Example: static IP address
IP: 192.168.1.14
NetMask: 255.255.255.0
DefGtwy: 192.168.1.1
HostName: ANX2Mod
Firmware: AN-X2-MOD-MON
If the link-local address is not accessible…
Addresses 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 are reserved for use on a local network.
AN-X2 modules are shipped set to the address 169.254.42.84 for initial configuration.
This address is almost always accessible from a computer on the same local Ethernet as
the AN-X.
If you cannot access the AN-X2 at address 169.254.42.84 using a web browser, there are
two options for setting the AN-X Ethernet parameters.

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Option 1: Edit config.txt on the SD card
Turn off power to the AN-X, remove the microSD card, insert it in a card reader in your
computer, and edit the file config.txt. Refer to page 17 for details on the file contents.
Replace the microSD card in the AN-X and turn on the power. Confirm that you can
access the AN-X at the address you set.
Option 2: Add a route to 169.254.42.84
Open a command prompt window and type
route print
TIP It may be necessary to start the command prompt as administrator.
The routing table 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

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If there is no entry in the network destination 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 the interface in your computer that is
connected to the AN-X2.
Repeat the route print command and confirm that the table now has an entry similar to the
one shown.
Now try pinging the AN-X2 at 169.254.42.84. You should now be able to access it using
a browser to set the desired Ethernet configuration.
When you add a route in Windows and you want it to be 'persistent', use the -p option:
route –p add 169.254.0.0 mask 255.255.0.0 10.10.0.20 metric 20
That puts the route in the registry and it is added at each start up.