red lion CR1000 - Communication and Software; Configuring the CR1000; Ethernet Communications; RS232 Ports

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Effective 2017-09-26 Bulletin No. CR1000-A
Drawing No. LP1019
CONFIGURINGACR1000
The CR1000 is configured using Crimson
®
3.1 software. Crimson is
available as a no charge download from Red Lion’s website. Crimson
updates for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they
become available. By configuring the CR1000 using the latest Crimson
version, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature
set. Crimson software can configure the CR1000 through the RS232
PGM port, USB port, or SD card.
The CR1000 has two serial ports, a USB device port, and an Ethernet
port as shown below. Note that the Port B serial port has two RJ
connectors, one for RS232 and one for RS485/422.
The two serial ports are available via RJ connectors. The Port A is only
an RS232 port and can be used as a Programming Port or you can
assign a protocol to it.
Note: If you assign a protocol to the Programming Port, you will no
longer be able to download to that port. You should create a means
to call the StopSystem() function from the HMI touchscreen, such
that the Programming Port activity can be halted on command.
Alternatively, the HMI's memory can be cleared to restore download
functionality.
The Port B is a combination port that provides either a RS232 or
RS485/422 connection. Only one connection (RS232 or RS485/422) can
be used at a time.
The Ethernet port can be programmed to communicate via four
protocols simultaneously. For more information on protocol support,
please refer to the Crimson 3 programming software.
The USB port is a standard device port with a Type B connector, and is
used as the programming port. The driver needed to use the USB port
will be installed with
Crimson.
The SD card can be used to program a CR1000 by placing a
configuration file and firmware on the SD card. The card is then inserted
into the target CR1000 and powered. Refer to the Crimson literature for
more information on the proper names and locations of the files.
USB,DAT ATRANSFERSFROMTHESDCARD
In order to transfer data from the SD card via the USB 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
3.1\Device\ after Crimson is installed. This may have already been
accomplished if your CR1000 was configured using the USB port.
Once the driver is installed, connect the CR1000 to your PC with a
USB cable, and follow “Mounting the SD” instructions in the Crimson 3.1
user manual.
INSERTION/REMOVALOFTHESDCARD
Insert the SD card into the slot provided with the card oriented as shown.
The card is inserted properly when the end of the card is flush with the
CR1000 case. To remove the SD card, push in slightly on the card.
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 “Port Pin Outs” that corresponds to your specific model for wiring
information.
ETHERNETCOMMUNICATIONS
Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or
100 BASE-TX. The 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 green LED in the upper left. The LEDs represent the following
statuses:
On the rear of each unit is a unique 12-digit MAC address. Refer to the
Crimson manual and Red Lion’s website for additional information on
Ethernet communications.
RS232PORTS
PORT B
RS232 RS485/422
PORT B
RS232 (PGM)
PORT AETHERNETUSB DEVICE
TYPE B
PORT B
RS232 RS485/422
PORT B
RS232 (PGM)
PORT A
COMM COMM COMM COMM COMM TxA (PIN 8) TxB (PIN 1) RTS (PIN 6) CTS (PIN 1) CTS (PIN 1) RTS (PIN 6) RxA RxB TxB TxEN Tx TxA Rx Tx Rx
ETHERNET
(NIC)
USB
TYPE B
Only one Port B connector
may be used at a time.
CR1000 PORT PIN OUTS
LED COLOR DESCRIPTION
YELLOW solid Link established.
YELLOW flashing Data being transferred.
GREEN (OFF) 10 BASE-T Communications
GREEN (ON) 100 BASE-TX Communications
The CR1000 has two serial
ports. There is the Port A
RS232 PGM port and the Port
B RS232/RS422/485 COMMS
port. Although only one of
these ports can be used for
programming, both ports can
be used for communications
with a PLC. The serial ports
can be used for either master
or slave protocols with any
CR1000 configuration. Each
serial port has a pair of LEDs
to indicate transmit and receive
activity. The pinouts of Port A
and B are shown here.
CR1000 RS232 TO A PC
HMI: RJ12 Name PC: DB9 Name
4 COMM 1 DCD
5Tx2Rx
2Rx3Tx
N/C 4 DTR
3 COMM 5 GND
N/C 6 DSR
1 CTS 7 RTS
6RTS8CTS
N/C 9 RI
COMMUNICATINGWITHTHECR1000