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OMMUNICATING
CONFIGURING A G306A
The G306A is configured using Crimson
free download from Red Lion's website, or it can be purchased on CD. Updates
to Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become
available. By configuring the G306A using the latest version of Crimson, you are
assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson
configure the G306A 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 "G306A 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.
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 G306A was
configured using the USB port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the G306A to your PC with a USB cable, and
follow "Mounting the CompactFlash" instructions in the Crimson 2 user manual.
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G306A PORT PIN OUTS
ETHERNET
(NIC)
RS232
COMMS
PORT
G306A
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 "G306A Port Pin Outs" for
wiring information.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G306A 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
YELLOW flashing
GREEN
AMBER
On the rear of each unit is a unique 12-digit MAC address and a block for
marking the unit with an IP address. Refer to the Crimson manual and Red
Lion's website for additional information on Ethernet communications.
RS485
COMMS
PORT
4
DESCRIPTION
Link established.
Data being transferred.
10 BASE-T Communications
100 BASE-TX Communications
USB
TYPE B
RS232
PGM PORT
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