AN-X2-GENI AN-X-GENI/B Genius I/O Communication Module User Manual

Page 4 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 AN-X2 Modes of Operation There are two AN-X2 modes of operation: • Maintenance mode. The AN-X2 runs th

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 5 Installation Prevent Electrostatic Discharge The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. WARNING! Electros

Page 6 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Pin Assignment 1 Not used 2 Shield out 3 Shield in 4 Serial 2 5 Serial 1 Ensure that the physical ends

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 7 Steward 28A2024-0A0 two passes on power cable

Page 8 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Quick Start Step See page 1 Power up the AN-X, connect it to Ethernet and assign it an IP address 8 2

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 9 Ethernet Configuration Before you can use the AN-X2-GENI, you must configure its network properties on Ethernet. I

Page 10 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 The AN-X2 Configuration page appears. At the top the screen shows the serial number and MAC address

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 11 Check either DHCP or Static. DHCP If the AN-X2 finds a DHCP server on the network, it obtains an IP address and ot

Page 12 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Click Continue to restart the AN-X2, then wait until the AN-X has completely restarted before continu

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 13 Each line consists of a keyword followed by a colon and then a value. Example: IP: 192.168.1.12 Anything after a s

Page ii AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for th

Page 14 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 If the link-local address is not accessible… Addresses 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255 are reserved for

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 15 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 th

Page 16 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Genius Network Configuration Before you can scan a Genius I/O network, you must set the AN-X module’s s

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 17 • manual configuration. You build a configuration file and send it to the AN-X2-GENI. You can also use autoconfig

Page 18 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Manual Configuration Manual configuration is useful when the Genius network is not attached to the AN-X

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 19 The part number for a module is defined by the keyword Part= and can be from 1 to 15 characters long. The part nu

Page 20 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Example: GlobSend=4 Sample Genius Configuration File ;QTS AN-X2-GENI Scan Configuration Utility ;Copyr

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 21 Exchanging Scheduled Data with a ControlLogix The AN-X2-GENI supports scheduled connections with a ControlLogix p

Page 22 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 ClxName The first line in the file identifies the AN-X module. AN-X uses this nameas the base tag nam

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 23 Data definitions consist of lines that define the mapping between the ControlLogix data table and the Genius modul

Page 24 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 3. Assign a data address and set the length to match the length configured in the AN-X 90-30 To config

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 25 The CLX_offset is the offset into the data for the connection. You can select the offset where the data is locate

Page 26 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Diagnostic Counters The AN-X2-GENI maintains the following diagnostic counters. Counter Offset Descrip

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 27 TIP Map the block error table to the beginning of input data of each connection. If the connection to the AN-X mo

Page 28 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Connection Statistics The module maintains statistics for each scheduled connection. In the following

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 29 Example Configuration File Example Configuration File: ;QTS AN-X2-GENI Scan Configuration Utility ;Copyright (c)

Page 30 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 ;,BlockErr ; Map BlockErr here since Clx sets to -0xffffffff on Connection Failure ;,m31>1[1],b01_

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 31 22: 0 2 BlockErr 23: 2 1 b01 b01_Inp 16-Ckt Normally-open Relay Block 24: 3 1 b02 b02_Inp 24/48V

Page 32 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Set the Name to match the hostname of the AN-X in the Ethernet configuration. Set the chassis size to

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 33 Set the parameters as shown. Set the Slot to 0 for the first connection, 1 for the second connection, and so on

MODULE OVERVIEW 1 Hardware Features 2 Package Contents 2 Identifying the AN-X2 versus the Original AN-X 3 Comparisons with the Original AN-X 3

Page 34 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 ControlLogix Aliases AN-X uses the Ethernet/IP configuration to create aliases that can be imported

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 35 Importing Tags in RSLogix 5000 To import the tags into RSLogix 5000, you must be offline. Select Tools/Import Ta

Page 36 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Using Ghost Mode In ghost mode, the AN-X2-GENI monitors inputs and outputs on an existing Genius networ

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 37 length is the length of data in words Genius bus input data is mapped as before. Example: A Genius bus controller

Page 38 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 You can also use an HMI to write to the global data that the AN-X2-GENI is transmitting, that is, the f

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 39 Using the Web Interface The AN-X module contains a webserver capable of communicating with standard web browsers s

Page 40 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 The contents of the right pane depend on the current command being executed. TIP Browsers may return ca

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 41 Autoconfiguration If you are autoconfiguring the Genius network, connect the Genius network to the AN-X2-GENI.

Page 42 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Select Automation Network/Configure ControlLogix Support in the web interface to upload the configurati

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 43 Click on the links to view the files using the application that is associated with CSV files. Right click on the

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page iii If the link-local address is not accessible… 14 GENIUS NETWORK CONFIGURATION 16 Setting the Bus Address and Bau

Page 44 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Click the Ethernet/IP link to view the current ControlLogix configuration.

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 45 Log Files AN-X maintains various logs to record diagnostic and error messages. Use the Log Files menu in the web

Page 46 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 ControlLogix Log The Ethernet/IP log shows messages and errors associated with the Ethernet communicat

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 47 The top of the screen shows the serial number and MAC Address of the AN-X2 being configured. Check either DHCP or

Page 48 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Click the Archive File link and enter a filename and location. Update AN-X Firmware Use Update AN-X

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 49 Browse to select the file, then click the Update Firmware button to transfer the file. WARNING! It is essential t

Page 50 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 If you have other files to download, return to the main page and continue. Otherwise, restart the AN-

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 51 . Click the Restart Now link to restart the AN-X. Troubleshooting Menu The troubleshooting menu contains informa

Page 52 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Troubleshooting LEDs The AN-X2-GENI has LEDs that indicate the state of the Ethernet connection, the

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 53 “Railroading” – SYS (or MS) and NET (or NS) LEDs AN-X alternates (railroads) flashing the SYS (or MS) and NET (or

Page iv AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 USING THE WEB INTERFACE 39 Automation Network 40 Baud Rate and Serial Bus Address 40 Genius Network

Page 54 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Debug Mode SYS or MS LED The SYS or MS LED is used by the AN-X operating system and software to indicat

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 55 Updating the Firmware The AN-X2 operating software consists of the maintenance firmware and the runtime firmware.

Page 56 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Specifications Parameter Specification Function Bridge between Ethernet and Genius network Typical Pow

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 57 Support How to Contact Us: Sales and Support Sales and Technical Support for this product are provided by ProSoft

Page 58 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Warranty Quest Technical Solutions warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or mate

Module Overview The AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) communications module connects a ControlLogix PLC or other device to a Genius I/O network. The module

Page 2 AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) May 2013 Hardware Features The module has: • LEDs to indicate the status of the connection to the Ethernet (1

AN-X2-GENI (AN-X-GENI/B) Page 3 Identifying the AN-X2 versus the Original AN-X The label on the bottom toward the front says AN-X-GENI/B. Note: AN