Red Lion CSMSTRV2 - Manual (Page 6)

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CONFIGURING A MASTER
The Master is configured using Crimson ® 2.0 software. Crimson 2.0 is
available as a free download from Red Lion’s website, or it can be ordered on
CD. Updates to Crimson 2.0 for new features and drivers are posted on the
website as they become available. By configuring the Master using the latest
version of Crimson 2.0, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date
feature set. Crimson
® 2.0 software can configure the Master through the RS232/
PG port, USB/PG port, or Ethernet port. 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 2.0.
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
“Master Port Pin Outs” for wiring information.
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 “Master Port Pin Outs” for
wiring information.
Note: The USB 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 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 2.0 manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.
RS232 PORTS
The 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 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, except for Paradigm
devices. Refer to www.redlion.net for additional information.
DH485 COMMUNICATIONS
The 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.
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
RS422/485 4-WIRE
CONNECTIONS
RS485 2-WIRE
CONNECTIONS
COMMUNICATING WITH THE MASTER
(NIC)
ETHERNET
LED GREEN/ AMBER LED YELLOW
COMM CTS (PIN 1) COMM Rx Tx RTS (PIN 6)
RS232
PORT
COMMS
COMMS
PORT
TxB (PIN 1) TxA (PIN 8)
RS485
RxA TxA TxB COMM RxB TxEN
USB/PG
RS232/PG PORT
RS232
Rx CTS (PIN 1) COMM Tx COMM RTS (PIN 6)
ETHERNET
RS232
USB/PG
RS485
RS232/PG
CONNECTOR
STS
POWER
3 N/C
COMMON
24V 20% 2
1
+-
MASTER PORT PIN OUTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
If for any reason you have trouble operating,
connecting, or simply have questions concerning your
new Master, 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