ProSoft Technology AN-X-TI User Manual

AN-X-TI-MAS

TI Remote I/O

Communication

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!

IMPORTANT!

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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

Identifies information that is especially important for successful application and understanding of the product.

Identifies information that explains the best way to use the AN-X-TI-MAS

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows, Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

ControlLogix, RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.

AN-X-TI-MAS MODULE OVERVIEW 2

Hardware Features 3

Package Contents 3

Modes of Operation 4

INSTALLATION 5

Prevent Electrostatic Discharge 5

Power 5

Cabling and Termination 5

Ethernet Cabling 6

Software Installation 6

QUICK START 7

ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 8

Ethernet Configuration 8

Example: Standalone Computer 13

Reconfiguring an AN-X from an Unknown State 18

NETWORK CONFIGURATION 19

Autoconfiguration 19

Manual Configuration 21

Configuration File Format 21

Viewing the Current Configuration 22

Saving the Current Configuration 23

EXCHANGING SCHEDULED DATA WITH A CONTROLLOGIX 24

Mapping I/O Data 24

Other Mappable Data 28

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Viewing the Current Configuration 33

Saving the Current Configuration 33

Configuring the AN-X Module in RSLogix 5000 33

Input Only Connections 35

ControlLogix Alias Tags 38

Using the ControlLogix Log 40

USING ANXINIT 41

AnxInit Log 41

Locating Available AN-X Modules 42

Selecting an AN-X 43

Set AN-X IP Configuration 44

Restart an AN-X 45

AN-X Info 45

Read Kernel Parameters 46

Run Config Mode 46

Update AN-X Flash 47

Update Firmware 47

Firmware Update Wizard 48 Update Firmware Command 51

Patch Firmware 51

USING THE WEB INTERFACE 53

I/O Network 54

Configure ControlLogix Support 55

View Configuration Files 56

View Active Configuration 57

Log Files 58

System Error Log 58

System Info Log 58 ControlLogix Log 58 View All Logs 58

Administration Menu 58

Browse File System 58 AN-X IP Configuration 59 Archive Configuration 60

TROUBLESHOOTING 61

LEDs 61

Ethernet LEDs 61 SYS LED 61 NET LED – Network Status 62

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 63

Reading Version Numbers 63

SUPPORTED MODULE TYPES 64

Low Density Modules 64

High-Density Non-mixed Modules 65

High-Density Mixed Modules 66

SPECIFICATIONS 67

SUPPORT 68

WARRANTY 69

AN-X-TI-MAS Module Overview

The AN-X-TI-MAS communications module connects a ControlLogix PLC or other device to a TI 505 remote I/O network.

The module acts as a scanner on the remote I/O network, reading inputs and writing outputs. It supports up to 15 remote bases.

A ControlLogix processor communicates with the module using scheduled connections over Ethernet, to read inputs from the TI remote I/O network and write outputs.

The AN-X-TI-MAS 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 over Ethernet using the Windows utility supplied. Refer to page 63 for details.

Please note: To connect this module to an existing coaxial network you will need a RS-485/RF I/O Channel Converter, (PPX:505-6860). It is available from Siemens Industrial Automation Inc. distributors. For assistance in locating your distributor call 1-800-964-4114. Reference documents are available for download from

www.prosoft-technology.com .

Hardware Features

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The module has:

• LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet (100

and Link/Act)

• a LED to indicate the module’s internal state and the state of

communication with the ControlLogix (SYS)

• a LED to indicate the state of communications on the TI remote I/O

network (NET)

• an Ethernet connector

• a power connector

• a 9-pin connector to connect to the TI 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.

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.

Package Contents

• AN-X-TI-MAS module

• CD containing software and documentation

• rubber feet for desktop use

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Modes of Operation

There are three AN-X modes of operation:

• Boot mode. The AN-X is running its low level startup firmware.

• Configuration mode. This is the mode when you are updating the

firmware in the AN-X.

• Production mode. This is the normal runtime mode of operation.

Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.

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Installation

WARNING!

Power

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

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 300 mA @ 12VDC or 150 mA @ 24VDC.

The part number for the power connector is Phoenix MSTB

2.5/3-ST-5.08

Contact QTS if you need a suitable wall adapter.

Cabling and Termination

Refer to the Simatic TI545/TI555 System Manual, publication PPX:545/555–8101-2 for detailed information on cabling and installation.

The module has a standard 9-pin connector for connection to the remote I/O network. The AN-TI-MAS is wired just like a TI scanner. Follow the TI recommendations for termination.

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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 to the AN-X module, use a crossover cable.

Software Installation

You must uninstall any previous version of the software before you can install a new version. Use the Windows Control Panel Add and Remove Programs to remove the old version.

Insert the CD supplied with the AN-X module and run the program setup.exe on the CD.

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Quick Start

Step See page

1 Install the AN-X Windows software 6

2 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and use

AnxInit to assign it an IP address

3 Connect AN-X to the TI remote I/O network 5

4 Use the AN-X web interface to autoconfigure the

remote I/O network and ControlLogix configuration

5 Configure the AN-X in RSLogix 5000 33

6 Scan I/O, read inputs and write outputs

7 Use the web interface to create tags for RSLogix

5000

8 Import the tags into RSLogix 5000 39

9 Use the tags to access data

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Ethernet Configuration

The AN-X-TI-MAS module connects a device such as a ControlLogix processor on Ethernet to scan a TI remote I/O network.

Before you can use the AN-X-TI-MAS, you must configure its network properties on Ethernet.

Ethernet Configuration

AN-X can be configured to use a static (unchanging) IP address or it can be configured to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server.

Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you will configure AN-X to use a static IP address. 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.

AN-X is shipped with DHCP enabled. If it finds a DHCP server on the network, the DHCP server assigns it an IP address. You can use the utility AnxInit to find the IP address that the DHCP server has assigned. Select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and AnxInit will locate the AN-X and display its IP address.

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If AN-X does not find a DHCP server within about three minutes of starting up, it reverts to a temporary static IP address of 192.168.0.41 If AN-X is using this temporary IP address, it repeatedly flashes the SYS LED red three times followed by a pause. If your computer is on the same subnet, you can use the web interface to change the IP address.

IMPORTANT!

Use this temporary IP address only for initial setup of AN-X. AN-X will not function for its intended purpose at the temporary IP address.

If you are using multiple AN-X modules, configure them one at a time, especially if there is no DHCP server on the network, since they will all revert to the same temporary IP address when they fail to find a DHCP server.

If you are connecting AN-X to an existing Ethernet network, consult the network administrator to obtain a static IP address for AN-X and to obtain information about how you should configure AN-X.

The AN-X must be on the local Ethernet (same subnet as your computer) when you set its IP address.

You configure the Ethernet properties using the Windows utility AnxInit supplied with AN-X or the AN-X web interface.

In AnxInit, use the Configuration/AN-X IP Settings command to start the AN-X IP configuration wizard, which takes you step by step through the IP configuration process.

Step 1

In step 1, you identify the AN-X you are configuring.

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1. Select the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the AN-X. In most cases there will be just one Ethernet adapter in the computer. The AN-X must be on the same subnet as the computer.

2. Enter the MAC address of the AN-X you are configuring. This is printed on the AN-X label. It consists of six pairs of hexadecimal digits, separated by hyphens. In the example above, it’s 00-0c-1a-00-01-c1.

If the AN-X is already online, you can obtain its MAC address using the Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules command.

3. Enter the IP address you intend the AN-X to use. In the example shown, it’s 192.168.1.10

Step 2

In step 2, you choose a method of restarting AN-X to put it in boot mode.

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The preferred method is to cycle power on the AN-X. Select the first option on the screen and click the Next >> button.

An alternative method, useful if the AN-X in not easily accessible, is to send it a command over Ethernet. The AN-X must be powered on and completely running for this method to work. For example, if this is the first time you are configuring a new AN-X, allow sufficient time for it to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server or to time out and use its default IP address (about 3 minutes). Select the second option on the screen and click the Next >> button.

Step 3:

Wait for AN-X to enter boot mode. While AnxInit is waiting, the Next>> button is disabled. When AN-X is in boot mode, the Next>> button is enabled.

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If the AN-X does not enter boot mode within about 10 seconds, return to the previous screens and check the entries.

The AN-X TCP/IP Configuration dialog appears.

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Enter a Host Name for the AN-X. AN-X uses this name when it creates tags, so give the AN-X a meaningful name that is unique on your network. This name is also 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 31 characters long. It can contain alphanumeric characters and a hyphen.

To configure the AN-X to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server on the network, select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)

To configure the AN-X to use a static IP address, select Use the following Settings and enter:

• the desired IP address for the AN-X.

• the Subnet mask for the AN-X

• the default gateway for your network.

You must enter a default gateway address that is valid for the subnet, even if there is no device at the gateway address on the network.

Click OK to complete the configuration.

If you click Cancel, AN-X is left running the boot code. Use the Utilities/Restart AN-X command to restart the AN-X in production mode.

Example: Standalone Computer

Since you are connecting directly from the computer to AN-X, use a crossover Ethernet cable.

The following instructions assume Windows 2000. The procedure for Windows NT or Windows XP is very similar. They also assume that an Ethernet network card has been installed in the computer and that AnxInit has been installed on the computer.

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The parameters in this example will work when you set up any standalone computer to work with AN-X.

First configure the computer to use a static IP address. From the Start menu, select Start/Settings/Network and Dialup Connections. Double click on Local Area Connection.

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Click the Properties button.

Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

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In this example, we will assign the computer an IP address of

192.168.0.10

Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 (standard mask for the Class C network address of 192.168.0.x).

Set the Default gateway to 192.168.0.1 (this address does not exist on the Ethernet network but AN-X requires a valid default gateway entry).

Click OK to accept the settings

Connect the computer to AN-X using the crossover cable.

If this is the first time you have used the AN-X module, it will look for a DHCP server on the network. It waits about three minutes, then reverts to a default IP address of 192.168.0.41

Power up the AN-X and wait for the search for a DHCP server to time out. When the search for a DHCP server times out, AN-X repeatedly flashes the SYS LED red three times followed by a pause.

Run AnxInit. Select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and confirm that it finds the AN-X.

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Select Utilities/Select An AN-X and enter the MAC Address and IP address.

Click OK to accept the setting.

Select Utilities/AN-X IP Configuration.

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Enter an IP Address. In this case we chose 192.168.0.105

Enter the same Subnet mask and Default gateway that you entered for the computer. The default gateway address does not exist on the network but AN-X requires that the field have a valid entry.

Click Finish to accept the settings.

Select Utilities/Restart AN-X to restart AN-X with the new parameters.

When the AN-X has restarted (SYS LED is solid green), select Utilities/Locate All AN-X Modules and confirm that the AN-X is found with the new parameters.

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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. To reconfigure it to a known state, run the command Configuration/AN-X IP Settings to start the AN-X IP Configuration Wizard and reconfigure AN-X.

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