QTS AN-X3-AMX-RIO User manual

AN-X3-AMX-RIO Reliance
AutoMax Remote I/O
Communication Module
User Manual
Quest Technical Solutions
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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-X3-
AMX-RIO
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows, Windows XP etc. are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
ControlLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.

AN-X3-AMX-RIO MODULE OVERVIEW 2
Hardware Features 3
Package Contents 3
Other Requirements 3
Identifying the AN-X3 versus the Original AN-X 4
Differences from the Original AN-X 4
Using the microSD Card 4
AN-X3 Modes of Operation 5
INSTALLATION 6
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 6
Power 6
Cabling and Termination 6
Ethernet Cabling 7
Initial Ethernet Configuration 8
DHCP 9
Static IP Address 10
Hostname 10
Firmware 10
Submitting the Configuration 10
Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 11
The Configuration File 11
If the link-local address is not accessible… 12
AUTOMAX REMOTE I/O CONFIGURATION 15
Configuration Text File 16
SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 19
Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 19
Ethernet/IP Log 21

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ControlLogix Tags 21
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
LEDs 23
Ethernet LEDs 23
SYS LED 23
“Railroading” – SYS and NET LEDs 24
SYS and NET LEDs: Runtime 24
Fatal Errors 24
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 26
Obtaining the Latest Software 26
SPECIFICATIONS 27
SUPPORT 28
WARRANTY 29

AN-X3-AMX-RIO Module Overview
The AN-X3-AMX supports several firmware images. This manual
focuses on AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS firmware.
The AN-X3-AMX-RIO communications module allows an Ethernet/IP
Scheduled Originator, including a ControlLogix processor to control
Reliance AutoMax Remote I/O. The module acts as a master on the
AutoMax remote I/O network.
The module:
• Scans up to 7 slave drops
• Supports up to 248 words of scheduled output data and up to 250
words of scheduled input data
• Scans AutoMax remote I/O racks and heads
• Maintains diagnostic counters
The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module exchanges scheduled data over Ethernet
with a ControlLogix processor, with RPIs from 1 to 750 ms. Refer to
page 19 for details.
The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module has a web interface for configuration
and for monitoring.
The module can auto-configure the currently connected AutoMax remote
I/O network and create a configuration text file.
The module also generates ControlLogix alias tags and diagnostic data
descriptions that can be imported to RSLogix.
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.
The module firmware can be updated from the web interface, or copied
to the modules micro SD card. Refer to page 26 for details.

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Hardware Features
The module has:
• LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet, its
own internal state, and the state of the connection to the remote I/O
network
• an Ethernet connector
• a 9-pin D-shell connector to connect to the AutoMax remote I/O
network
• a power connector
Package Contents
• AN-X3-AMX-RIO module
• 3 pin Phoenix power connector
Other Requirements
To exchange scheduled data with a ControlLogix processor over
Ethernet requires:
• Version 12 or above of RSLogix 5000
• version 12 or above of the ControlLogix firmware
• 100 Mbit/second Ethernet network and hardware ENBT etc.)

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Identifying the AN-X3 versus the Original AN-X
The label on the bottom toward the front says AN-X3.
There is a slot at the back for the microSD card.
When initially powered up:
 AN-X3 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-X3 (both Ethernet LEDs are off for the
original AN-X)
Differences from the Original AN-X
AN-X3 modules have a microSD card for storage of firmware and
configuration data.
You no longer need AnxInit; everything can be done from the web
interface or by editing files on the microSD card.
Operation is simplified, there are production and maintenance modes
only.
The AN-X3 requires firmware version 4 and above.
The AN-X3 uses the same hardware interface to the automation
networks.
The AN-X3 uses two Data – INT connections. RIO Data in slot 0,
diagnostic and staus information in slot15.
Using the microSD Card
The AN-X3 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.
The card must be present while the AN-X3 is running.
WARNING! Do not remove the card while the AN-X3 is powered on!
If the AN-X3 is inaccessible from Ethernet because of its settings, you
can remove the card and edit the file config.txt. Refer to page 11 for
details.
Reinsert the card in the slot at the back of the AN-X3, 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-X3 to retrieve it (7/64 Allen wrench) .

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AN-X3 Modes of Operation
There are two AN-X3 modes of operation:
• Maintenance mode. The AN-X3 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-X3 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.
Maximum power consumption is 3.6 watts, 300 mA @ 12VDC, 150 mA
@ 24VDC.
The part number for the power connector is:
Phoenix 1757022
(Old part number: MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08)
Cabling and Termination
Use a standard drop cable and passive tap M/N 57C380 to connect the
module to the coaxial network cable. The drop cable is a multi-
conductor cable with 9-pin D-shell connectors at each end. Connect one
end to the connector on the module and the other end to the passive tap.
The passive tap has two BNC connectors for connection to the coaxial
cables and terminating loads.
The network coaxial cable must be terminated with 75 ohm terminating
loads attached to the taps at the physical ends of the network. There
should be two and only two terminators on the network.

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The cable must be RG-59/U.
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 an Ethernet Device and AN-X,
use a crossover cable.

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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 are shipped with the link-local address 169.254.42.84.
Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you
will assign the AN-X a static IP address. Otherwise the DHCP server
may assign a different IP address when the 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-X3 must be on the same subnet as the computer to use the link-
local IP address. It cannot be connected through a router.
You configure the Ethernet properties using the web interface.
Start a web browser and enter the address 169.254.42.84

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Select Administration/AN-X IP/FW Configuration.
The AN-X3 IP/FW Configuration page appears.
At the top the screen the serial number and MAC address of the AN-X
being configured are shown.
Check either DHCP or Static.
DHCP
If the AN-X3 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, you have to look at DHCP server.

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When you submit the changes, if the AN-X3 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-X3. 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.
This name may be used when configuring Ethernet/IP ControlLogix
scheduled connections as well.
TIP When you configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000, use this same name for
the emulated ENBT. See page 20.
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-X3, 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-X3 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 IP/FW 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
Anything after a semicolon on a line is treated as a comment.
Keyword Possible Values
IP LOCAL
DHCP
static IP address

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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-X3 finds an error during startup, it flashes an
error code on the SYS LED, see page 23.
Example config.txt files
Example: Link- Local IP address
IP: LOCAL
Hostname: AnxAmxRioMas
Firmware: AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS
Example: DHCP
IP: DHCP
Hostname: AnxAmxRioMas
Firmware: AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS
Example: static IP address
IP: 192.168.1.14
NetMask: 255.255.255.0
DefGtwy: 192.168.1.1
HostName: AnxAmxRioMas
Firmware: AN-X3-AMX-RIO-MAS
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-X3 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-X3 at address 169.254.42.84 using a web
browser, there are two options for setting the AN-X Ethernet parameters.
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 11 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.

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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
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
(network card) in your computer that is to communicate with the AN-X3.

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Repeat the route print command and confirm that the table now has an
entry similar to the one shown.
Now try pinging the AN-X3 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.

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AutoMax Remote I/O Configuration
AutoMax Remote I/O is configured using the web interface.
The Module is generally configured using the 'Auto Config' function.
Auto Config stops the RIO scan, then sends Init messages to all drops.
If a drop exists, it replys with it's configuration.
The drop's configuration information is used to build a text configuration
file.
The Auto Config text configuration file may be used as is, or retreived,
modified and sent to the AN-X.
A sample congiuration file is available from the web interface. This may
be used as a reference, or a starting point for manual configuration.
For Auto-configure, the remote I/O network must be connected to the
AN-X3-AMX-RIO and the ControlLogix with the exclusive owner
connection must be in PROGRAM mode.
Start your web browser and enter the AN-X IP address as the address.
Select Automatin Network/Configuration
If a Ethernet/IP scanner such as ControlLogix is connected, it must be in
PROGRAM mode to use the ‘Auto Config’ or ‘Send File to AN-X’
function.
Click on ‘Auto-Config’. The AN-X3-AMX-RIO module reads the
current network configuration from each of the drops, creates a text
configuration file and stores it.
When the autoconfiguration is done, the web interface displays the
Configuration File generateed, the Configuration Log and the Auto
Configuration Log.
Use the Automation Network/Configuration View page to view the
Configuration File and Configurtion Log.

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TIP
To view the current configuration, it may be necessary to refresh the
displayed configuration with Ctrl-F5 as the browser may use a
previously cached version of the file.
To retrieve the configuration file from the AN-X, click on the Retieve
Current Configuration link
Use a plain text editor such as Notepad to edit the configuration.
To send the new configuration, on the Automation
Network/Configuration page, click on ‘Choose File’, browse to your
modified configuration text file, then click on ‘Send File to AN-X’.
Configuration Text File
The configuration file is a text file. You can edit or view it with a text
editor such as Notepad.
On any line, anything after a semicolon is a comment and is ignored.
A sample ‘Auto Config’ generated configuration text file is show below:
;QTS AN-X AMX RIO Auto Configuration Utility
;Copyright (c) 2004-2023 Quest Technical Solutions
;Version 3.3.1
ClxExp,AnxAmxRioMas ; This is the CLX I/O Tree name used to generate tag aliases
;, Name, Part#(57C416),Out,Inp,OutSlot 00,InpSlot 00,OutSlot 01,InpSlot 01,OutSlot
02,InpSlot 02,OutSlot 03,InpSlot 03,OutSlot 04,InpSlot 04,OutSlot
05,InpSlot 05,OutSlot 06,InpSlot 06,OutSlot 07,InpSlot 07,OutSlot
08,InpSlot 08,OutSlot 09,InpSlot 09,OutSlot 10,InpSlot 10,OutSlot
11,InpSlot 11,OutSlot 12,InpSlot 12,OutSlot 13,InpSlot 13,OutSlot
14,InpSlot 14,OutSlot 15,InpSlot 15
Drop1, Drop416, 419451-001K, 0,
0,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000
,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,
0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0
x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x00000000,0x
00000001,0x00000000,0x0000000f,0x00000000,0xff800000,0x007fffff,0x0
0000000,0x00000001
; DropOutLen=14 DropInpLen=24
;, Name, Part#(57C330),Out,Inp,Port 0,Port 1,Port 2,Port 3
Drop6, DropName6, 419451-101T, 14, 24, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx, OOOO
; DropOutLen=4 DropInpLen=4
;, Name,
Part#(57C328),Out,Inp,OPort0,IPort0,OPort1,IPort1,OPort2,IPort2,OPo
rt3,IPort3
Drop7, DropName7, 419451-103A, 18, 28, OxxO, IxxI, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx, xxxx,
xxxx
; DropOutLen=2 DropInpLen=2
; ClxOutLen=20 ClxInpLen=30
;------------------------------------------------------------------------------
; Slot 15 Diagnostics Connection Data Layout
; DataOutput
; 0"AnxAmxRioMas Zero Diagnostic Counters on bit 0 transition to 1"
; DataInput
; 0 "AnxAmxRioMas Tx Frames"
; 1 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Frames Good"
; 2 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Protocol Errors"
; 3 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Noise Errors"
; 4 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx Timeout Errors"
; 5 "AnxAmxRioMas Rx CRC Error"