4
CONNECTOR
POWER
2
24V 20%
COMMON
1
-+
N/
C
ETHERNET
(NIC)
3
COMMS
PORT
COMMS
PORT
PGM PORT
TxA (PIN 8)
Tx RTS (PIN 6)
Rx COMM
Tx
A
COMM
RxB TxEN
Tx
B
RxA
CTS (PIN 1)
COMM
TxB (PIN 1)
RS232
RS485
Rx COMM
Tx
COMM
RTS (PIN 6)
CTS (PIN 1)
TYPE B
USB
RS232
G306 PORT PIN OUTS
CONFIGURING A G306
The G306 is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a
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 G306 using the latest version of Crimson,
you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set. Crimson
software can configure the G306 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 “G306 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
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 G306 was configured using the USB port.
Once the driver has been installed, connect the G306 to your PC with a USB
cable, and follow “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions in the Crimson 2
user manual.
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 “G306 Port Pin Outs” for
wiring information.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G306 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:
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.
c
ommunicating
w
ith
the
g306
LED COLOR
DESCRIPTION
GREEN
YELLOW solid
10 BASE-T Communications
Link established.
AMBER
YELLOW flashing
100 BASE-TX Communications
Data being transferred.
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.