G308C100 Red Lion Controls, G308C100 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: G308C100
• Description: DSTN Indoor No USB Host Non-isolated Comms
• Manufacturer: Red Lion Controls
• Type: Color Graphicr

Specifications of G308C100

• Brand/series: G3 Series
• Communication: Extensive List of Industrial Devices
• Dimensions: 10.32 × 8.18
• Display Size: 7.5 In.
• Memory: 32 Mb Flash
• Mounting Type: Panel
• Port Style: RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet
• Primary Type: Operator Interface
• Resolution: 640 × 480
• Resolution, Display: 640 × 480
• Size: 7.5" Color TFT
• Special Features: Web-Server, UL and Class I Div.2
• User Interface: Touchscreen
• Voltage, Supply: 24 V
• Configuration Is Stored In Non-volatile Memory: 4 Mbyte Flash for G306M
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: RoHS Compliant part
• For Use With: PLCs, Motor Drives and other Industrial Devices

CONFIGURING A G308
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
and follow the “Mounting the CompactFlash” instructions found in the Crimson
user manual.
EARTH GROUND
C
The G308 is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a free
The USB port is connected using a standard USB cable with a Type B
The RS232 PGM port uses a programming cable made by Red Lion to
The CompactFlash can be used to program a G3 by placing a configuration
Red Lion has a wide range of cables and drivers for use with many different
In order to access data from the CompactFlash card via the USB device port,
Once the driver is installed, connect the G308 to your PC with a USB cable,
PROTECTIVE
OMMUNICATING
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.
CONNECTOR
POWER
COMMS
RS485
PORT
G308 PORT PIN OUTS
COMMS
RS232
PORT
ETHERNET
(NIC)
PGM PORT
RS232
(OPTIONAL)
AUXILIARY
ETHERNET
W
ITH THE
TYPE B
USB
(G308A only)
USB HOST
1
2
3
4
4
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
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.
and a bi-color green/amber LED in the upper left. The LEDs represent the
following statuses.
communications.
RS232 PORTS
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.
any G308 configuration.
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
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
The Ethernet connector contains two LEDs. A yellow LED in the upper right,
The Crimson manual contains additional information on Ethernet
The G308 has two RS232 ports. The G308A ports are individually isolated,
The RS232 PGM port can be used for either master or slave protocols with
Examples of RS232 communications could involve another Red Lion product
1
2
3
CBLPROG0 can also be used to communicate with either a PC or an ICM5.
G308
DB9 adapter not included, 1 foot long.
DB9 adapter not included, 10 feet long.
G3: RJ12
4
5
2
3
1
6
YELLOW solid
YELLOW flashing
GREEN
AMBER
1
, CBLRLC01
LED COLOR
COMM
Name
COM
CTS
RTS
G3 RS232 to a PC
N/C
N/C
N/C
2
Tx
Rx
, or CBLRC02
Link established.
Data being transferred.
10 BASE-T Communications
100 BASE-TX Communications
Connections
DESCRIPTION
3
.
PC: DB9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
DCD
GND
DSR
DTR
RTS
CTS
Rx
Tx
RI