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Oftware, Peration, Crimson – Red Lion G306 5.7" Ultra-STN Color Touch Panel User Manual

Page 6: Software, Display, Front panel leds, Touchscreen, Keypad, Troubleshooting your g306a

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CRIMSON

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SOFTWARE

Crimson

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software is available as a free download from Red Lion’s website

or it can be purchased on a CD, see “Ordering Information” for part number. The

latest version of the software is always available from the website, and updating

your copy is free.

DISPLAY

This operator interface uses a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying text

and graphics. The display utilizes aa LED backlight for lighting the display. The

backlight can be dimmed for low light conditions.

The LED backlight has a limited lifetime. Backlight lifetime is based upon

the amount of time the display is turned on at full intensity. Turning the

backlight off when the display is not in use can extend the lifetime of your

backlight. This can be accomplished through the Crimson

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software when

configuring your unit.

FRONT PANEL LEDS

There are three front panel LEDs. Shown below is the default status of

the LEDs.

1

The operator interface is shipped without a configuration. After downloading

a configuration, if the light remains in the flashing state continuously, try

cycling power. If the LED still continues to flash, try downloading a

configuration again.

2

Do not turn off power to the unit while this light is flickering. The unit

writes data in two minute intervals. Later Microsoft operating systems will

not lock the drive unless they need to write data; Windows 98 may lock the

drive any time it is mounted, thereby interfering with logging. Refer to

“Mounting the CompactFlash” in the Crimson 2 User Manual.

TOUCHSCREEN

This operator interface utilizes a resistive analog touchscreen for user input.

The unit will only produce an audible tone (beep) when a touch on an active

touchscreen cell is sensed. The touchscreen is fully functional as soon as the

operator interface is initialized, and can be operated with gloved hands.

KEYPAD

The G306A keypad consists of five keys that can be used for on-screen menus.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G306A

If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have

questions concerning your new G306A, contact Red Lion’s technical support.

For contact information, refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone and

fax numbers.

EMAIL: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.redlion.net

Valid configuration is loaded and there are no alarms present.

STEADY

A tag is in an alarm state.

FLASHING

GREEN (BOTTOM)

Valid CompactFlash card present.

STEADY

YELLOW (MIDDLE)

Unit is powered and running an application.

Unit is in the boot loader, no valid configuration is loaded.

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LED INDICATION

RED (TOP, LABELED “PWR”)

CompactFlash card being checked.

No CompactFlash card is present.

FLICKERING

FLASHING

RAPIDLY

OFF

STEADY

FLASHING

FLASHING

SLOWLY

Incorrectly formatted CompactFlash card present.

Unit is writing to the CompactFlash, either because it is

storing data, or because the PC connected via the USB port

has locked the drive.

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