AN-X2-ABRIO-EIPSCN Module Overview

The AN-X2-ABRIO-EIPSCN communications module connects a scanner such as a

PLC-5 on an Allen-Bradley remote I/O network to I/O modules on Ethernet/IP.

As parts become obsolete and remote I/O adapters become unavailable, the

AN-X2-ABRIO-EIPSCN is a solution that lets you retain the original controller, I/O

modules and field wiring and replace remote I/O adapters with Ethernet adapters. The

existing remote I/O scanner talks to the AN-X, which maps discrete and analog I/O on

remote I/O to Ethernet data.

In addition, you may need to make changes because Ethernet does not support

complementary I/O, or standard 32 or complementary 32 addressing.

For example, 32 bit discrete Flex I/O modules require a separate Ethernet connection.

You must communicate with them from remote I/O using block transfers, not as discrete data.