red lion BFD Manual

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MODEL BFD - BIG FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The BFD is a large (38.5" x 19") LED display (128 x 64 pixel resolution)
which is driven from the RS485 port of a G3. The BFD is built using 32 display
boards in an 8 column by 4 row configuration. When used with a G303, the BFD
will display the contents of the current G3 page. When used with larger G3s, the
desired information is selected by using a "display primitive" on the current G3
page. Multiple BFDs can be driven from a single G3 (see Using Multiple BFDs
with a single G3). The exact number is dependent upon the lengths of the
individual wiring runs. Contact Red Lion Tech Support for more info.
The display is housed in a welded steel enclosure and the display window
(0.118" thick red acrylic) is sealed to the enclosure using a gasket and bezel
strips. The gasketed rear panel is bolted to the enclosure. The ventilation slots
and internal fan are designed to provide adequate cooling in a normal industrial
environment. The enclosure is designed to hang from an overhead support.
The BFD enclosure can be easily converted for indoor NEMA 4 operation
using the optional BFD NEMA 4 conversion kit. The kit includes a sealed cover
plate (to plug the vent hole), an external "cabinet cooler" (to replace the internal
fan) and a DIN-rail mounted power supply to operate the "cabinet cooler".
Power to the BFD is provided by a universal AC input power supply. The AC
power and the G3 RS485 cable enter the enclosure thru separate conduit fittings.
AC power connects to the power supply via a removable 3 position terminal
block. The RS485 signal connects to the communication board via either an
RJ45 modular plug or a removable 2 position terminal block.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to
prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it. If
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION: Read complete
instructions prior to installation
and operation of the unit.
For Sales and Support, Contact Walker EMD • Toll-free: (800) 876-4444 • Tel: (203) 426-7700 • Fax: (203) 426-7800 • www.walkeremd.com
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.
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LARGE 38.5" (977.9 mm) X 19" (482.6 mm) RED LED DISPLAY
WITH 0.2" DIAMETER PIXELS; 128 X 64 DOT RESOLUTION
DISPLAYS THE INFORMATION FROM ANY G3 TO THE PLANT
FLOOR
CONNECTS DIRECTLY TO THE RS485 PORT OF A G3
FIELD REPLACEABLE DISPLAY BOARDS
REPLACEABLE FAN FILTER
FLEXIBLE 4 EYEBOLT MOUNTING
UNIVERSAL AC POWER (100 - 240 VAC, 50 / 60 HZ)
OPTIONAL NEMA 4 COOLING KIT AVAILABLE
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- G3BFDM Display
- Hardware kit including #8-32 screws & #8 flat washers for the rear cover;
air filter, retainer and this instruction booklet.
- Mounting kit including eyebolts, locknuts, conduit fittings & seals & hole
plugs
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION
Big Flexible Display
BFD
Big Flexible Display NEMA 4 Kit
3
Crimson Crimson 2.0 for G3
10-foot RS485 cable for communications between
CBL
G3 and G3BFD
Replacement Display Module
Replacement Fan Filter
Notes:
1. NEMA Type 4 protection is only available as a field (customer) installed
option. Even though the use of this conversion kit provides the BFD with
NEMA Type 4 protection, it is not intended to be operated outdoors in
direct sunlight.
2. Visit www.redlion.net/g3 for additional features, options and drivers for
your G3.
3. Use this part number to purchase Crimson 2.0 on CD with a printed
manual, USB cable, and RS-232 cable. Otherwise, download from
http://www.redlion.net/g3
Bulletin No. BFD-A
Drawing No. LP0591
Released 6/05
PART NUMBER
G3BFDM00
G3BFDNEM
SFCRM200
CBLRLC04
G3BFDDSP
G3BFDFIL