Red Lion CUB5COM (RS-232/RS-485) - Manual

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DESCRIPTION
This bulletin serves as a guide for the installation, configuration and operation
of the RS232 and RS485 serial communications plug-in cards for the CUB5.
The plug-in cards are separately purchased option cards that plug into the main
circuit board of the meter. Only one communication card can be used at a time. Crimson is a Windows ® based program that allows configuration of the CUB5
meters from a PC. Crimson offers standard drop-down menu commands, that
make it easy to program the CUB5 meters. The CUB5 program can then be
saved in a PC file for future use. A CUB5 serial plug-in card is required to
program the meter using the software.
MODEL CUB5COM -SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PLUG-IN OPTION CARDS
Bulletin No. CUB5COM-B
Drawing No. LP0606
Released 1/08
Tel +1 (717) 767-6511
Fax +1 (717) 764-0839
www.redlion.net
INSTALLING PLUG-IN CARDS
The cards plug into the main circuit board of the meter as shown.
WARNING: Disconnect all power to the unit before
installing Plug-in card.
CAUTION: The Plug-in cards and main circuit board contain static
sensitive components. Before handling the cards, discharge static
charges from your body by touching a grounded bare metal
object. Ideally, handle the cards at a static controlled clean
workstation. Also, only handle the cards by the edges. Dirt, oil or
other contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely
affect circuit operation.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
Connections to the serial communications cards are made through an RJ11
modular connector. Connector pin-outs for the RS485 and RS232 cards are
shown below.
SPECIFICATIONS
RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CARD
Type: RS485 multi-point balanced interface (non-isolated)
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4k
Data Format: 7/8 bits; odd, even, or no parity
Bus Address: 0 to 99; max 32 meters per line
Transmit Delay: Selectable, 2 msec min. or 50 msec min.
RS232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CARD
Type: RS232 half duplex (non-isolated)
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4k
Data Format: 7/8 bits; odd, even, or no parity
ORDERING INFORMATION
* Crimson software is available for download from http://www.redlion.net/
Comms Card
RJ11 CONNECTOR PIN OUTS
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
SFCRD*
CBL
CUB5COM
Crimson 2 PC Configuration Software for
Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
RS232 Programming Cable (DB9-RJ11)
RS485 Serial Communications Card
SFCRD200
CBLPROG0
CUB5COM1
RS485 Programming Cable (DB9-RJ11)
RS232 Serial Communications Card
CBPRO007
CUB5COM2
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workmanship for a period limited to two years from the date of shipment, provided the
products have been stored, handled, installed, and used under proper conditions. The
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