Red Lion G303 3" Monochrome Operator Panel - Manual (Page 4)

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CONFIGURING A G303
The G303 is configured using Crimson 2.0 software. Crimson is available as
a free download from Red Lion’s website, or it can be ordered on CD. Updates
to Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they
become available. By configuring the G303 using the latest version of Crimson
2, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson
software can configure the G303 through the RS232 PGM port, USB port, or
CompactFlash.
The USB port is connected using a standard USB cable with a Type B connector.
The driver needed to use the USB port will be installed with Crimson.
The RS232 PGM port uses a programming cable made by Red Lion to
connect to the DB9 COM port of your computer. If you choose to make your
own cable, use the “G303 Port Pin Out Diagram” for wiring information.
The CompactFlash can be used to program a G3 by placing a configuration
file and firmware on the CompactFlash card. The card is then inserted into the
target G3 and powered. Refer to the Crimson literature for more information on
the proper names and locations of the files.
CABLES AND DRIVERS
Red Lion has a wide range of cables and drivers for use with many different
communication types. A list of these drivers and cables along with pin outs is
available from Red Lion’s website. New cables and drivers are added on a
regular basis. If making your own cable, refer to the “G303 Port Pin Outs” for
wiring information.
USB, DATA TRANSFERS FROM THE
COMPACTFLASH CARD
In order to transfer data from the CompactFlash card via the USB port, a
driver must be installed on your computer. This driver is installed with Crimson
and is located in the folder C:\Program Files\Red Lion Controls\Crimson 2.0\
Device\ after Crimson is installed. This may have already been accomplished if
your G303 was configured using the USB port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the G303 to your PC with a USB cable,
and follow “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions in the Crimson 2
user manual.
Note that using the USB port for frequent data transfers is not recommended.
For frequent data transfers it is recommended that the Ethernet connection be
used. Through the Ethernet connection a web page can be set up to view logged
data. Refer to the Crimson 2.0 manual for details.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G303 unit’s RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface
Card). For example, when wiring to a hub or switch use a straight-through cable,
but when connecting to another NIC use a crossover cable.
The Ethernet connector contains two LEDs. A yellow LED in the upper right,
and a bi-color green/amber LED in the upper left. The LEDs represent the
following statuses:
The Crimson 2 manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.
RS232 PORTS
The G303 has two RS232 ports. There is the PGM port and the COMMS port.
Although only one of these ports can be used for programming, both ports can
be used for communications with a PLC.
The RS232 PGM port can be used for either master or slave protocols with
any G303 configuration. The RS232 COMMS and RS422/485 COMMS ports
are multiplexed because they share the same hardware. Both COMMS ports can
be used with master protocols. However, when the RS232 COMMS port is used
with a slave protocol, the RS422/485 COMMS port is not available.
Examples of RS232 communications could involve another Red Lion product
or a PC. By using a cable with RJ12 ends on it, and a twist in the cable, RS232
communications with another G3 product or the Modular Controller can be
established. Red Lion part numbers for cables with a twist in them are
CBLPROG0 1 , CBLRLC01 2 , or CBLRC02 3 .
G3 RS232 to a PC
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ommunicating
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ith the
g303
LED COLOR DESCRIPTION
GREEN
YELLOW solid
10 BASE-T Communications
Link established.
AMBER
YELLOW flashing
100 BASE-TX Communications
Data being transferred.
Connections
G3: RJ12 Name PC: DB9 Name
4 COMM 1 DCD
5 Tx 2 Rx
2 Rx 3 Tx
N/C 4 DTR
3 COMM 5 GND
N/C 6 DSR
1 CTS 7 RTS
6 RTS 8 CTS
N/C 9 RI
OFF 4 WIRE/ ON 2 WIR
E
OFF 4 WIRE/ ON 2 WIR
E
* ** * * * * * * *
9
PULL UP
PULL DOWN 115200 BAU
D
57600 BAU
D
38400 BAU
D
19200 BAU
D
9600 BAU
D
2 1 5 3 4 7 8 6
OFF DCE/ ON DT
E
OFF DCE/ ON DT
E
OFF DTE/ ON DCE
OFF 422/ ON 485 OFF 422/ ON 485
OFF DTE/ ON DCE
120
Ω
TERMINATION
5
NC
10
1 3 2 4 6 7
ON ON
CBLPROG0
ICM5
CONNECTING A G303 OPERATOR
INTERFACE TO AN ICM5
*
Application Dependent
ICM5 DIP Switch Settings
1 CBLPROG0 can also be used to communicate with either a PC or an ICM5.
2 DB9 adapter not included, 1 foot long.
3 DB9 adapter not included, 10 feet long.
WARNING - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CABLES
WHILE POWER IS APPLIED UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS. USB PORT IS FOR SYSTEM SET-UP AND
DIAGNOSTICS AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR PERMANENT
CONNECTION.