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4

USB HOST

ETHERNET

N/

C

24V    20%

COMMO

N

CONNECTOR

POWER

2

1

3

 -+

AUXILIARY

ETHERNET

(OPTIONAL)

(NIC)

USB

TYPE B

PROTECTIVE

EARTH GROUND

RS232

COMMS

PORT

PORT

COMMS

RS485

RS232

PGM PORT

3

2

1

Rx

Tx

B

Tx

 (PIN 8)

TxB  (PIN 1)

RT

S  (PIN 6)

TxEN

Tx

A

Rx

A

Rx

B

COMM

Tx COMM COMM

CTS  (PIN 1)

4

(G308A only)

Rx

RT

S  (PIN 6)

Tx COMM COMM

CTS  (PIN 1)

G308 PORT PIN OUTS

CONFIGURING A G308

The G308 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 G308 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 G308 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. 

If this driver has not been installed, it can be downloaded from the website.

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 “G308 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.

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 “G308 Port Pin Outs” for 

wiring information.

ACCESSING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD 

VIA USB DEVICE PORT

In order to access data from the CompactFlash card via the USB device 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 G308 was configured using the USB port.

Once the driver is installed, connect the G308 to your PC with a USB cable, 

and follow the “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions found in the Crimson 

user manual.

ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100 

BASE-TX. The G308 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.

The Crimson manual contains additional information on Ethernet 

communications.

RS232 PORTS

The G308 has two RS232 ports. The G308A ports are individually isolated, 

while the G308C ports are not isolated. There is the PGM port and the COMMS 

port.  Although only one of these ports can be used for programming, both ports 

can be used for communications with a PLC.

The RS232 PGM port can be used for either master or slave protocols with 

any G308 configuration.

Examples of RS232 communications could involve another Red Lion product 

or a PC. By using a cable with RJ12 ends on it, and a twist in the cable, RS232 

communications with another G3 product or the Modular Controller can be 

established. Red Lion part numbers for cables with a twist in them are 

CBLPROG0 

1

, CBLRLC01 

2

, or CBLRC02 

3

.

1

 CBLPROG0 can also be used to communicate with either a PC or an ICM5.

2

 DB9 adapter not included, 1 foot long.

3

 DB9 adapter not included, 10 feet long.

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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.

LED COLOR

DESCRIPTION

YELLOW solid

Link established.

YELLOW flashing

Data being transferred.

GREEN

10 BASE-T Communications

AMBER

100 BASE-TX Communications

Connections

G3: RJ12

Name

PC: DB9

Name

4

COMM

1

DCD

5

Tx

2

Rx

2

Rx

3

Tx

N/C

4

DTR

3

COMM

5

GND

N/C

6

DSR

1

CTS

7

RTS

6

RTS

8

CTS

N/C

9

RI

G3 RS232 to a PC

Содержание G308C1/A2

Страница 1: ...olated Comms G308A230 G3CF CompactFlash Card 6 G3CFxxxx G3RS RS 232 485 Optional Communication Card G3RS0000 G3CN CANopen Optional Communication Card G3CN0000 G3DN DeviceNet Optional Communication Card G3DN0000 G3PBDP Profibus DP Optional Communication Card G3PBDP00 G3GSM GSM GPRS Modem Option Card 3 G3GSM000 SFCRM Crimson 2 SFCRM CBL RS 232 Programming Cable CBLPROG0 USB Cable CBLUSB00 Communicat...

Страница 2: ...ns or signal common and connections to earth ground please see the Connecting to Earth Ground in the section Installing and Powering the G308 Ethernet Ports 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC Network Interface Card The jack shield is electrically connected to Earth ground A secondary ethernet port with its own Mac ID is available as an option on the G308A2 only 8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDI...

Страница 3: ...d close to the unit with usually not more than 6 feet 1 8 m of cable between the supply and the operator interface Ideally the shortest length possible should be used The wire used to connect the operator interface s power supply should be at least 22 gage wire If a longer cable run is used a heavier gage wire should be used The routing of the cable should be kept away from large contactors invert...

Страница 4: ...d 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 G308 was configured using the USB port Once the driver is installed connect the G308 to your PC with a USB cable and follow the Mounting the CompactFlash instructions found in the Crimson user manual ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS Ethernet communications can be e...

Страница 5: ... Connections G3 to Modular Controller CBLRLC05 TxA 8 TxA 8 TxB 7 TxB 7 COMM 6 COMM 6 TxEN 5 TxEN 5 RxA TxA 3 2 2 3 RxA TxA 3 2 2 3 RxB 4 1 RxB 4 1 TxB 1 4 TxB 1 4 Name Modular Controller Name G3 Connections DH485 COMMUNICATIONS The G308 s RS422 485 COMMS port can also be used for Allen Bradley DH485 communications WARNING DO NOT use a standard DH485 cable to connect this port to Allen Bradley equi...

Страница 6: ...oon as the operator interface is initialized and can be operated with gloved hands TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G308 If for any reason you have trouble operating connecting or simply have questions concerning your new G308 contact Red Lion s technical support For contact information refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone and fax numbers EMAIL techsupport redlion net Web Site http www redlion ne...

Страница 7: ...nd date Please note that the old battery must be disposed of in a manner that complies with your local waste regulations Also the battery must not be disposed of in fire or in a manner whereby it may be damaged and its contents come into contact with human skin The battery used by the G308 is a lithium type CR2025 BATTERY WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD THE AREA MUST BE KNOWN TO BE NON HAZARDOUS BEFORE S...

Страница 8: ... Red Lion is also offering a communications card for additional RS232 and RS422 485 communications Visit Red Lion s website for information and availability of these cards CUSTOM LOGO Each G3 operator interface has an embossed area containing the Red Lion logo Red Lion can provide custom logos to apply to this area Contact your distributor for additional information and pricing Note Do not remove ...

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