Red Lion ICM8 - Manual (Page 5)

5
24VDC ±10%
COMMS
PORT
RS232/PG PORT
RTS (PIN 6) CTS (PIN 1)
USB/PG
RS232
COMM Tx COMM Rx
POWER
CONNECTOR
N/C 3
2
COMMON 1
ETHERNET
RS485
RS232/PG
USB/PG
STS
ETHERNET
(NIC)
ORANGE GREEN/ LED LED AMBER
PORT
RS485
NC NC (PIN 1) NC (PIN 6) A (+) COMM B (-)
ICM8 PORT PIN OUTS
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. This module is designed to operate with Red Lion panel meters only.
Please make sure a Red Lion product is connected to either one of the
two serial ports for the gateway to be active.
2. The Ethernet port is equipped with data LEDs. If they are blinking,
the converter is active and the data is available at the port. Please
verify the receiving equipment is properly programmed.
3. If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply
have questions concerning your new ICM8, 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
CONFIGURING THE ICM8
The ICM8 is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a
free download from Red Lion’s website, or it can be ordered on CD. Updates to
Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become
available. Crimson software can configure the ICM8 through the RS232/PG
port or USB/PG 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. 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 “ICM8
Port Pin Outs” for wiring information.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The Crimson manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.
RS232 PORTS
The ICM8 has one RS232 port. The port can be used for programming or
communications.
RS485 PORT
The ICM8 has one RS485 port.
Note: All Red Lion devices connect A to A and B to B.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE ICM8
COMM
RECEIVING DEVICE
RXD
TXD
5
DTE
2
3
DB9
Rx
COMM
Tx
COMM
CTS
RTS
ICM8 RS232/PG PORT
RS232
RECEIVING DEVICE
B (-)
A (+)
COMM.*
* OPTIONAL
ICM8 COMMS PORT
NC
NC
A (+)
NC
COMM
B (-)
RS485