QTS AN-X2-ABDHRIO User manual

AN-X2-ABDHRIO
Remote I/O Drive
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
performance and safetyrequirements, includinganyapplicable laws, regulations, codes
and standards. In no event will Quest Technical Solutions be responsible or liablefor
indirect or consequential damage resultingfromthe useor application of these products.
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are intended solelyfor purposes of example. Since there aremanyvariables and
requirements associated with anyparticular installation, Quest Technical Solutions does
not assume responsibilityor liability(to include intellectual propertyliability) foractual
use based upon the examples shown in this publication.
Throughout this manual weuse notes to make you aware of safetyconsiderations.
WARNING!
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These warnings help to:
identifya hazard
avoid the hazard
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application andunderstandingof the product.
TIP Identifies information thatexplains the best wayto use the
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 THE AN-X 16

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MainConfiguration File 16
Baud Rate 16
Options 17
Drive Definitions 17
Sample Main Configuration File 19
Remote I/O Templates 20
Ethernet Template File Name 20
Data Mappings 20
Sample Remote I/O Template File 23
Sample Remote I/O Template File with Scaling 23
Ethernet Templates 24
Connection Point Information 24
KeyingInformation 24
Minimum RPI 25
Unscheduled Message Information 25
Input and Output Tags 26
Sample Ethernet Template File 27
Downloading Configurations 28
Main Configuration File 28
Template File 29
USING THE WEB INTERFACE 30
Automation Network 31
Configure RIO toEnet/IP 31
Download Drive Template 31
ViewDrive Templates 32
ViewActive Configuration 32
Log Files 33
Ethernet/IP Log 33
System InfoLog 33
ViewAll Logs 33
AdministrationMenu 33
AN-X Configuration 33
DHCP 34
Static IP Address 34
Hostname 35
Firmware 35
Submittingthe Configuration 35
Archive Configuration 35
Update AN-X Firmware 35
Restart AN-X Module 37
Troubleshooting Menu 38

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TROUBLESHOOTING 39
LEDs 39
Ethernet LEDs 39
SYS or MS LED 39
Railroading”–SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs 40
NET or NS LED –NetworkStatus 40
StartupLED Sequence 40
Fatal Errors 40
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 41
SPECIFICATIONS 42
SUPPORT 43
WARRANTY 44

Module Overview
The RIO-DRV communications module is used to connect applications written for
Allen-Bradley remote I/O drives to Allen-BradleyEthernet drives. Typical applications
for this module include replacingobsolete remote I/O drives with newer Ethernet drives.
For applications where multiple drives exist ona single Remote I/O network, a single
AN-X2 gatewaycan be used to provide data for up to four Ethernet/IP drives.
You must thoroughlyunderstandthe application and the details of the operation of the
remote I/O drive beingreplaced and the target Ethernet drive. In particular, it may be
necessary to make some changes to the application, dependingon the operation of the
Ethernet drive.
Remote I/O networkfeatures:
• emulates up to 4 racks, with racknumbers from 1 to 76 octal, with any
combination of partial racks
• supports all remote I/O baud rates
The AN-X2-ABRIO-DRV module has a web interface for configuration, for monitoring
logs, and for performing other administrative functions. You cancommunicate with the
module usinganystandard web browser such as Internet Explorer.
Themodule firmware can be updated over Ethernet usingthe web interface. Refer to
page 41 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 orMS)
a LED to indicate the state of communications on the Remote I/O network (NET or
NS)
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-ABDHRIO 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 (or MS) and NET (or NS) 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 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 removethe
card and edit the file config.txt. Referto page 12 for details.
Insert the card in the slot at the backof the AN-X2, with the pins facingup.
WARNING! Ifyou 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 .

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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.