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CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON SOFTWARE
(VERSION 2.0 OR LATER)
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ISOLATED RS232 AND RS485 MULTIPLEXED PORTS CAPABLE
OF COMMUNICATING WITH RS232, RS422, RS485 AND DH485
DEVICES AT UP TO 115,200 BAUD
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EASY INSTALLATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Both the Modular Controller Master (enhanced models) and Data Station
Plus contain a proprietary expansion port which provides a high speed, parallel
architecture that extends the functionality and flexibility of the platform. This
approach allows these products to evolve concurrently with the latest advances
in communications and standards, without sacrificing performance. This high
bandwidth channel has significantly greater throughput when compared to the
traditional (external) serial gateway approach.
The XCRS option card adds an additional RS232 and RS422/485 port to the
series. This isolated card protects user equipment from potentially harmful
ground loops while providing high-speed RS232, RS422, RS485, and DH485
communication options to the end user.
The XCRS communication card is easily installed by removing the blank
expansion port cover of your Modular Controller or Data Station Plus, and
plugging the XCRS card into the expansion port. Configuration is simple using
Red Lion's free Crimson 2.0 software.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
literature 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 controller.
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- XCRS option card
- This hardware bulletin
ORDERING INFORMATION
1
Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit www.redlion.net for complete
selection.
2
Red Lion offers RJ modular jack adapters. Refer to DR literature for
complete details.
3
Use these part numbers to purchase Crimson 2.0 on CD with a printed
manual, USB cable and RS-232 cable. Otherwise, download free of charge
from www.redlion.net.
SPECIFICATIONS
1.
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Power is supplied to the option card from the
main board of the Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus.
2.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Serial Ports
: Format and Baud Rates for each port are individually software
programmable up to 115,200 baud and are isolated to help prevent ground
loops. The RS422/485 and DH485 port via RJ45 and the RS232 port via
RJ12 share the same hardware. The XCRS option card multiplexes the ports
to communicate via two protocols. These ports may be used to configure
different master protocols, but only one port may be used if configuring a
slave protocol or AB DH485.
DH485 TXEN:
Transmit enable; open collector, V
OH
= 15 VDC, V
OL
= 0.5 VDC
Isolation from XCRS Communication ports to the Modular Controller
Master or Data Station Plus:
1000 VDC for 1 minute.
3.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Refer to main unit manual or “Agency Approvals” section of Red Lion’s
website for agency certifications.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory use.
Reference Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus unit for EMC
specifications
MODEL XCRS - RS232/485 OPTION CARD FOR DATA STATION PLUS AND
MODULAR CONTROLLER
Bulletin No. XCRS-X
Drawing No. LP0669
Effective 5/07
Tel +1 (717) 767-6511
Fax +1 (717) 764-0839
www.redlion.net
MODEL NO.
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
DR
CBL
XCRS
DRxxxxxx
CBLxxxxx
XCRS0000
SFCRM2
Crimson 2.0 with G3/Data Station Manual
3
SFCRM200
SFCRM2
Crimson 2.0 with Modular Controller Manual
3
SFCRM2MC
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
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RS232/485 option card for Modular Controller
or Data Station Plus
Communication Cables
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DIN Rail Mountable Adapter Products
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