Red Lion CSMSTRZR - Manual (Page 6)

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CONFIGURING A MASTER
The CSMSTRZR is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available
as a free download from Red Lion’s website. Updates to Crimson for new
features and drivers are posted on the website as they become available. By
configuring the master 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 CSMSTRZR through the RS232/PG port, USB/PG port, Ethernet or
CompactFlash. The USB/PG 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/PG port uses a programming cable made by Red Lion to connect to the
DB9 COM port of your computer. If making your own cable, refer to the “CS
Master Port Pin Outs” for wiring information.
The CompactFlash can be used to program a CS Master by placing a
configuration file and firmware on the CompactFlash card. The card is then
inserted into the target master 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 “CS Master Port Pin Outs”
for wiring information.
USB/PG, DATA TRANSFERS FROM THE
COMPACTFLASH CARD
In order to transfer data from the CompactFlash card via the USB/PG 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 x.x\
Device\ after Crimson is installed. This may have already been accomplished if
your CS Master was configured using the USB/PG port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the master to your PC with a USB cable, and
follow “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions in the Crimson user manual.
Note that using the USB/PG 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 manual for details.
Note: The USB/PG port is for system set-up and diagnostics and is not intended
for permanent connection.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The CS Master’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 Crimson manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.
RS232 PORTS
The CS Master has two RS232 ports. There is the RS232/PG 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/PG port can
be used for either master or slave protocols.
RS422/485 PORT
The CS Master has one RS422/485 port. This port can be configured to act
as either RS422 or RS485.
Note: All Red Lion devices connect A to A and B to B. Refer to www.redlion.net
for additional information.
DH485 COMMUNICATIONS
The CS Master’s RS422/485 COMMS port can also be used for Allen
Bradley DH485 communications.
WARNING: DO NOT use a standard DH485 cable to connect this port to Allen
Bradley equipment. A cable and wiring diagram are available from Red Lion.
LEDS
STS – STATUS LED
The green Status LED provides information regarding the state of the CS
Master, as well as the rest of the system. This includes indication of the various
stages of the start-up routine (power-up), and any errors that may occur.
Startup Routine
LED INDICATION
Rapidly Flashing
CS Master is currently running the boot loader and/or
being flash upgraded by Crimson.
Steady CS Master is operating properly.
Error States
LED INDICATION
1 blink, pause, repeat
One or more slave modules are missing from the
system. CS Master and installed modules will
perform normally in this state.
2 blinks, pause, repeat
Missing configuration, or configuration being
updated by Crimson.
3 blinks, pause, repeat
Quantity of module bases does not match
configuration file. CS Master will not communicate
with the modules until the error is corrected.
4 blinks, pause, repeat
Termination plug not installed, or one or more bases
are malfunctioning. CS Master will not communicate
with the modules until the plug is reinstalled, and
power is cycled.
WARNING - USB/PG PORT IS FOR SYSTEM SET-UP AND
DIAGNOSTICS AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR PERMANENT
CONNECTION.
TX
5V
8
1
7
2
TxB
TxA
130K
130K
5 TxEN (OC)
RX
130K
5V
130K
RxB 4
RxA 3
GND 6
TxEN (OC)
TX/RX
130K
5
TxA
2
8
130K
5V
7
1
TxB
6 GND
RS485 2-WIRE
CONNECTIONS
RS422/485 4-WIRE
CONNECTIONS
COMMUNICATING WITH THE CS MASTER