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MODEL ICM8 – ETHERNET GATEWAY FOR RED LION PANEL METERS WITH
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ICM8 is designed to act as an ethernet gateway offering multiple
protocol conversion for Red Lion panel meters. With two serial ports (one
RS232 and one RS485) and a 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet Port, the unit performs
protocol conversion, allowing Red Lion panel meters to communicate
seamlessly to the ethernet network. Programming the unit can be accomplished
via the RS232 or the USB Port using Crimson
that this device is designed to function with Red Lion panel meters and will not
offer protocol conversion if a Red Lion Product is not connected to at least one
of the serial ports.
The ICM8'S DIN rail mounting saves time and panel space and snaps easily
onto standard top hat (T) profile DIN rail.
SOFTWARE
The ICM8 is programmed with Windows
The software is an easy to use graphical interface that can be downloaded free
of charge from www.redlion.net.
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
1.75 (44.5)
5.30
(134.7)
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Software. It is important to note
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compatible Crimson software.
4.15 (105.4)
RLC SERIAL PROTOCOL
z ETHERNET GATEWAY FOR RED LION PANEL METERS WITH
RLC SERIAL PROTOCOL
z PROGRAMMABLE VIA CRIMSON
z USB PROGRAMMING PORT
z EXTENSIVE ETHERNET DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA
MAPPING TO PLCS, PCS, AND SCADA SYSTEMS
z 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
manual 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.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NO.
ICM8
Communication Gateway
PSDR
DIN Rail Power Supply
SFCRD2
Crimson 2.0 Programming Software
RS-232 Programming Cable
CBL
USB Cable
Communications Cables
DR
DIN Rail Mountable Adapter Products
1
Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit our website for complete selection.
2
Free at www.redlion.net
3
Red Lion offers RJ modular jack adapters. Refer to the DR literature for
complete details.
1
Bulletin No. ICM8-D
Drawing No. LP0642
Released 01/15
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SOFTWARE
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
ICM80000
PSDRxxxx
2
SFCRD2xx
CBLPROG0
CBLUSB00
1
3
CBLxxxxx
DRxxxxxx
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- Page 1 RS232 or the USB Port using Crimson Software. It is important to note that this device is designed to function with Red Lion panel meters and will not CAUTION: Risk of Danger. offer protocol conversion if a Red Lion Product is not connected to at least one Read complete instructions prior to of the serial ports.
- Page 2 Please take care to observe the following points: – The power supply must be mounted close to the unit, with usually not more than 6 feet (1.8 m) of cable between the supply and the ICM8. Ideally, the shortest length possible should be used.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 CBLPROG0 COMM COMM 8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 O T T CBLxxxxx* Red Lion panel meter (w/RLC serial protocol) * Use appropriate communications cable. See Ordering Information for descriptions of RS485 the available cables. NC (PIN 1)
- Page 5 The driver needed to use the USB port will be installed with Crimson. The B (-) 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 COMM Port Pin Outs” for wiring information.
- Page 6 The Company disclaims all liability for any affirmation, promise or representation with respect to the products. The customer agrees to hold Red Lion Controls harmless from, defend, and indemnify RLC against damages, claims, and expenses arising out of subsequent sales of RLC products or products...
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