Module Overview
The AN-X3-GENI allows an Ethernet/IP Client such as ControlLogix to control Genius I/O and
exchange data on a GE Genius network.
The module supports scheduled connections with a ControlLogix processor, over Ethernet, so the
ControlLogix processor can read inputs from the Genius network and write outputs.
The AN-X module can act as a scanner on the Genius network. It supports up to 31 Genius
blocks.
The module can also receive and send Genius global data.
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-N131. N100 maps to node 0,
N101 to node 1 etc. Input, output and global data can be accessed this way. Refer to page 41 for
details.
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 AN-X3-GENI module has a web interface for configuration, for monitoring logs, and for
performing other administrative functions. You can communicate with the module using any
standard web browser such as Chrome of Firefox.
The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the web interface. Refer to page 59 for
details.
