4
PROTECTIVE
EARTH GROUND
CONNECTOR
POWER
1
2
+
COMMON
24V 20
%
-
3
RS485
COMMS
PORT
N/
C
PORT
COMMS
RS232
PGM PORT
RS232
(NIC)
(OPTIONAL)
ETHERNET
ETHERNET
AUXILIARY
TYPE B
USB
1 2 3 4
USB HOST
Rx
Tx
B
Tx
A
(PIN 8)
TxB (PIN 1)
RT
S (PIN 6)
TxEN
Tx
A
Rx
A
Rx
B
COMM
Tx COMM COMM
CTS (PIN 1)
Rx
RT
S (PIN 6)
Tx COMM COMM
CTS (PIN 1)
G310 PORT PIN OUTS
CONFIGURING A G310
The G310 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 G310 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 G310 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 “G310 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.
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 G310 was configured using the USB port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the G310 to your PC with a USB cable,
and follow the “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions found in the Crimson
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 “G310 Port Pin Outs” for
wiring information.
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G310 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 G310 has two individually isolated RS232 ports. 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 G310 configuration.
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ommunicating
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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
