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Bulletin No. G304K2-E

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Released  2015-11-23 

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MODEL G304K2 - KADET 2 OPERATOR INTERFACE WITH 4" TFT DISPLAY

CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON

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 3 SOFTWARE 

TWO SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PORTS 
(1 RS-485 AND 1 RS-232/422/485 )

10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT COMMUNICATES 
WITH UP TO FOUR PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY 

UNIT’S CONFIGURATION IS STORED IN NON-VOLATILE FLASH 
MEMORY

BRIGHT 4.3-INCH TFT ACTIVE MATRIX 32K COLOR 480 X 272 
PIXEL DISPLAY

THREE FRONT PANEL LED INDICATORS

NEMA 4/IP65 FRONT PANEL

POWER UNIT FROM 24 VDC ±20% 

RESISTIVE ANALOG TOUCHSCREEN

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 4.3-inch G3 Kadet 2 was designed for applications in which

available mounting space is at a premium. Though diminutive in size, the
G304K2 boasts a bright TFT display with 32K-color support. With a
resolution of 480 x 272, the Kadet 2’s 4.3-inch display has a higher
resolution and better image clarity than most 6-inch HMIs.

The G304K2 performs the functions of a multiple protocol converter,

using two high-speed RS-232/422/485 communications ports and a 10
Base-T Ethernet port. The Ethernet port supports up to four protocols
simultaneously, allowing dissimilar Ethernet based products to
communicate with one another.

The G3 Kadet 2 range of HMIs is programmed with Red Lion's free

Crimson 3 software. Crimson 3 offers easy to use drag and drop
communications configuration, while the embedded image library allows
the programmer to create intuitive screens and prompts for the operator.

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.

Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other

actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially
harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the unit.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

- G304K2 Operator Interface.
- Hardware packet for mounting unit into panel.
- Terminal block for connecting power.
- Spare fuse.

ORDERING INFORMATION

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 Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit our website for selection of  

adapters and cables.

Note: If replacing Model G304K000, see Tech Note TNG3K4.

CAUTION: Risk Of Danger.

Read complete instructions prior to 

installation and operation of the unit.

CAUTION: 

Risk of electric shock.

MODEL NO.

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

G304K2

4.3" TFT Operator Interface

G304K200

CBL

Communications Cables and Adaptor 

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G3FILM

Protective Film

G3FILM4K

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IND. CONT. EQ.

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Summary of Contents for G304K200

Page 1: ...Kadet 2 range of HMIs is programmed with Red Lion s free Crimson 3 software Crimson 3 offers easy to use drag and drop communications configuration while the embedded image library allows the programmer to create intuitive screens and prompts for the operator SAFETY SUMMARY All safety related regulations local codes and instructions that appear in the manual or on equipment must be observed to ens...

Page 2: ...6 EN6100 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 standards 9 CONNECTIONS Compression cage clamp terminal block Wire Gage 12 28 AWG copper wire Communications DB9M connectors 10 CONSTRUCTION Plastic enclosure with Type 4 IP65 front panel when properly installed 11 WEIGHT 9 4 oz 270 g SIZE 4 3 INCH TYPE TFT COLORS 32K PIXELS 480 X 272 BRIGHTNESS 500 cd m2 BACKLIGHT TYPE LED BACKLIGHT LIFE 30 000 HR TYP MOUNTING IN...

Page 3: ...afety extra low voltage Safety extra low voltage circuits shall exhibit voltages safe to touch both under normal operating conditions and after a single fault such as a breakdown of a layer of basic insulation or after the failure of a single component has occurred The G304K2 has two serial ports combined into a single DB9 M connector as well as an Ethernet port The Ethernet port can be programmed...

Page 4: ...face utilizes a resistive analog touchscreen for user input The unit will only produce an audible tone beep when a touch on an active touchscreen cell is sensed The touchscreen is fully functional as soon as the operator interface is initialized and can be operated with gloved hands TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G304K2 If for any reason you have trouble operating connecting or simply have questions concern...

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