4

PROTECTIVE

EARTH GROUND

CONNECTOR

POWER

RS485

COMMS

PORT

PORT

COMMS

RS232

PGM PORT

RS232

(NIC)

(OPTIONAL)

ETHERNET

ETHERNET

AUXILIARY

TYPE B

USB

12 34

USB HOST

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.

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