Cables And Drivers; Ethernet Communications - Red Ion G303 Manual

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CONFIGURING A G303
The G303 is configured using Crimson 2.0 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. By configuring the G303 using the latest version of Crimson
2, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson
software can configure the G303 through the RS232 PGM port, USB port, or
CompactFlash.
The USB 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 PGM port uses a programming cable made by Red Lion to
connect to the DB9 COM port of your computer. If you choose to make your
own cable, use the "G303 Port Pin Out Diagram" for wiring information.
The CompactFlash can be used to program a G3 by placing a configuration
file and firmware on the CompactFlash card. The card is then inserted into the
target G3 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 "G303 Port Pin Outs" for
wiring information.
USB, DATA TRANSFERS FROM THE
COMPACTFLASH CARD
WARNING - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT CABLES
WHILE POWER IS APPLIED UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS. USB PORT IS FOR SYSTEM SET-UP AND
DIAGNOSTICS AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR PERMANENT
CONNECTION.
In order to transfer data from the CompactFlash card via the USB 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 2.0\
Device\ after Crimson is installed. This may have already been accomplished if
your G303 was configured using the USB port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the G303 to your PC with a USB cable,
and follow "Mounting the CompactFlash" instructions in the Crimson 2
user manual.
Note that using the USB 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 2.0 manual for details.

ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G303 unit'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 Ethernet connector contains two LEDs. A yellow LED in the upper right,
and a bi-color green/amber LED in the upper left. The LEDs represent the
following statuses:
LED COLOR
YELLOW solid Link established.
YELLOW flashing Data being transferred.
GREEN 10 BASE-T Communications
AMBER 100 BASE-TX Communications
The Crimson 2 manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.
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DESCRIPTION
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RS232 PORTS
The G303 has two RS232 ports. There is the PGM 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 PGM port can be used for either master or slave protocols with
any G303 configuration. The RS232 COMMS and RS422/485 COMMS ports
are multiplexed because they share the same hardware. Both COMMS ports can
be used with master protocols. However, when the RS232 COMMS port is used
with a slave protocol, the RS422/485 COMMS port is not available.
Examples of RS232 communications could involve another Red Lion product
or a PC. By using a cable with RJ12 ends on it, and a twist in the cable, RS232
communications with another G3 product or the Modular Controller can be
established. Red Lion part numbers for cables with a twist in them are
1 2
CBLPROG0 , CBLRLC01 , or CBLRC02
G3 RS232 to a PC
G3: RJ12 Name
4 COMM
5 Tx
2 Rx
N/C
3 COMM
N/C
1 CTS
6 RTS
N/C
CONNECTING A G303 OPERATOR
INTERFACE TO AN ICM5
1
CBLPROG0 can also be used to communicate with either a PC or an ICM5.
2
DB9 adapter not included, 1 foot long.
3
DB9 adapter not included, 10 feet long.
4
3
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Connections
PC: DB9 Name
1 DCD
2
3
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9
ICM5
CBLPROG0
ICM5 DIP Switch Settings
Application Dependent
Rx
Tx
RI