Red Lion G3USB - Manual (Page 3)

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THE OPTION CARD LABEL
Place the option card label on your rear cover in the space indicated by the
dashed lines and labeled “COMMS EXPANSION MODULE.”
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS
The G3USB option card needs 24 V power independently of the G3. Wires
should be jumpered from the 24 V main supply of the G3 to the option card. The
power connections described above are absolutely essential to prevent any
ground loops. The 24 V power terminal connector for the G3USB option card is
shown below.
COMMS EX
PANSION MODUL
E
RS232
RS485
RS232
2 24
V
CONNECTOR
POWER
1 COMMO
N
3 CHASSI
S
s
Oftware
/U
nIt
O
peratIOn
CRIMSON SOFTWARE
Crimson 3.0 software is available as a free download from www.redlion.net.
LED
The G3USB option card has an LED through the back cover once the option
card is installed. The status of the LED is described in the table below.
LED STATUS
OFF No USB device connected
RED Device connected, NOT configured
GREEN Device configured
CONFIGURING A G3USB OPTION CARD
The G3USB is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a
free download from www.redlion.net/g3, 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 G3USB using the latest version of Crimson, you
are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson software
can configure the G3USB through the RS232 PGM port, Ethernet port,
CompactFlash socket or through the USB host port itself on your G306A
operator interface. Additional information can be found in your G306A operator
interface hardware literature and the Crimson user manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G3USB
OPTION CARD
If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new G3USB option card, 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