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Oftware, Peration, Crimson software – Red Lion G308 G308A 8.4" TFT and G308C 7.7 DSTN Color Touch Panels" User Manual

Page 6: Display, Backlight replacement, Front panel leds, Keypad, Touchscreen, Troubleshooting your g308

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CRIMSON SOFTWARE

Crimson 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 backlight can be dimmed for low light conditions.

Display backlights have 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 software when
configuring your unit.

BACKLIGHT REPLACEMENT

CCFL Backlight

The G308A backlight is not field replaceable for hazardous
location applications. Unit must be returned to Red Lion
Controls for repair.

The backlight assembly for the G308A only is field replaceable

in non-hazardous locations only. Refer to the instructions
included in the appropriate backlight replacement kit.

LED Backlight
The backlight for the G308C is not field replaceable. The unit
must be returned to Red LionControls for repair.

FRONT PANEL LEDS

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

the LEDs.

KEYPAD

The G308 keypad consists of seven keys for on-screen menus.

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 in sensed. The touchscreen is fully functional as soon as the
operator interface is initialized, and can be operated with gloved hands.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G308

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

questions concerning your new G308, 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

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 User Manual.

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.

2

FLICKERING

Incorrectly formatted CompactFlash card present.

FLASHING

SLOWLY

Valid configuration is loaded and there are no alarms present.

STEADY

A tag is in an alarm state.

FLASHING

CompactFlash card being checked.

GREEN (BOTTOM)

Valid CompactFlash card present.

STEADY

No CompactFlash card is present.

OFF

FLASHING

RAPIDLY

YELLOW (MIDDLE)

Unit is powered and running an application.

STEADY

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

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FLASHING

LED INDICATION

RED (TOP, LABELED “PWR”)