QTS AN-X3-AMX Manuel utilisateur
AN-X3-AMX
Reliance AutoMax
DCSNet
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-DCSNet
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 DCSNET 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
DCSNet Cabling and Termination 6
Ethernet Cabling 7
CONFIGURATION 8
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
DCSNET CONFIGURATION 15
DCS Diagnostic Counters 15
USING THE AUTOMAX PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE 17
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Requirements 17
Installing and Configuring the VDD 17
Configuring the Programming Software 18
Multiple Programmer Access 19
Connecting to a Different AN-X3 20
EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 21
Configuring the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 21
Mapping the DCS Data 24
Sample DCS-SLV File 25
Sample DCS-MAS File 26
Sending the Configuration to AN-X3 26
Viewing the Current Configuration 27
Ethernet/IP Log 27
ControlLogix Tags 27
Diagnostic Data – Connection 15 27
AN-X TO AN-X COMMUNICATION 30
ETHERNET PLC-5 FILE EMULATION 31
USING RSLINX TO VIEW DATA 32
TROUBLESHOOTING 34
LEDs 34
Ethernet LEDs 34
SYS LED 34
“Railroading” – SYS and NET LEDs 35
SYS and NET LEDs: Runtime 35
Fatal Errors 36
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 37
Obtaining the Latest Software 37
SPECIFICATIONS 38
SUPPORT 39
WARRANTY 40
AN-X3-AMX DCSNet Module Overview
The AN-X3-AMX supports several firmware images. This manual
focuses on AN-X3-DCS-MAS and AN-X3-DCS-SLV firmware.
Information that applies to both is referred to as AN-X3-DCSNet.
The AN-X3-DCSNet communications module connects a computer or
other device to a Reliance DCSNet network, using Ethernet. The
module supports DCSNet master or a DCS slave.
As a DCS master, the module:
• Scans up to 55 slave drops
• Transmits 8 words of broadcast data every 2.8 ms.
• Maintains standard DCS diagnostic counters
As a DCS slave, the module:
• Acts as any drop from 1 to 55, with drop depth from 1 to 55. It
supports 32 words of input data and 32 words of output data per drop
• Receives 8 words of broadcast data from the master every 2.8 ms.
• Monitors the input and output data on others drops on the network
• Maintains standard DCS diagnostic counters
You can use the AN-X3-DCSNet module to communicate with an
AutoMax processor, using AutoMax Programming Executive 3.9A or
4.3A or above. Refer to page 17 for details.
The AN-X3-DCSNet module supports exchanging scheduled data over
Ethernet with an Ethernet/IP Originator, including ControlLogix
processors, with any available RPI. Refer to page 21 for details.
You can use a DDE or OPC server such as RSLinx to access the DCS
data directly on the AN-X3-DCSNet. The module "emulates" PLC-5
integer files N100-N155. Each file is 64 words and corresponds to DCS
drops 0-55. Refer to page 31 for details.
The AN-X3-DCSNet module has a web interface for configuration and
monitoring.
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 37 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 connection to the DCS network
• an Ethernet connector
• a 9-pin D-shell connector to connect to the DCS network
• a power connector
Package Contents
• AN-X3-DCSNet module
• 3 pin Phoenix power connector
Other Requirements
To use the AN-X3-DCSNet with the AutoMax Programming Executive
requires:
• version 3.9A or 4.3A or above of the programming executive
• version 3.1.0.4 or above of the Virtual Device Driver
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-X3 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)
DCSNet Cabling and Termination
Use a DCSNet drop cable (612574-36R or 612403-036R) and passive tap
(M/N 57C380) to connect the module to the coaxial network cable.
The drop cable is a 3-foot long multiconductor 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.
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