CRIMSON
®
SOFTWARE
Crimson
®
software is available as a free download from Red Lion’s website
or it can be purchased on a CD, see “Ordering Information” for part number. The
latest version of the software is always available from the website, and updating
your copy is free.
OUCHSCREEN
This operator interface utilizes a resistive analog touchscreen for user input.
The unit will only produce an audible tone (beep) when a touch on an active
touchscreen cell is sensed. The touchscreen is fully functional as soon as the
operator interface is initialized, and can be operated with gloved hands.
DISPLAY
This operator interface uses a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying text
and graphics. The display utilizes aa LED backlight for lighting the display. The
backlight can be dimmed for low light conditions.
The LED backlight has a limited lifetime. Backlight lifetime is based upon
the amount of time the display is turned on at full intensity. Turning the
backlight off when the display is not in use can extend the lifetime of your
backlight. This can be accomplished through the Crimson
®
software when
configuring your unit.
KEYPAD
The G306A keypad consists of five keys that can be used for on-screen menus.
ROUBLESHOOTING YOU
G306A
If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new G306A, contact Red Lion’s technical support.
For contact information, refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone and
fax numbers.
EMAIL: techsupport@redlion.net
Web Site: http://www.redlion.net
FRONT PANEL LEDS
There are three front panel LEDs. Shown below is the default status of
the LEDs.
1
The operator interface is shipped without a configuration. After downloading
a configuration, if the light remains in the flashing state continuously, try
cycling power. If the LED still continues to flash, try downloading a
configuration again.
2
Do not turn off power to the unit while this light is flickering. The unit
writes data in two minute intervals. Later Microsoft operating systems will
not lock the drive unless they need to write data; Windows 98 may lock the
drive any time it is mounted, thereby interfering with logging. Refer to
“Mounting the CompactFlash” in the Crimson 2 User Manual.
6
LED INDICATION
RED (TOP, LABELED “PWR”)
FLASHING
Unit is in the boot loader, no valid configuration is loaded.
1
STEADY Unit is powered and running an application.
YELLOW (MIDDLE)
OFF No CompactFlash card is present.
STEADY Valid CompactFlash card present.
FLASHING
RAPIDLY
CompactFlash card being checked.
FLICKERING
Unit is writing to the CompactFlash, either because it is
storing data, or because the PC connected via the USB port
has locked the drive.
2
FLASHING
SLOWLY
Incorrectly formatted CompactFlash card present.
GREEN (BOTTOM)
FLASHING A tag is in an alarm state.
STEADY Valid configuration is loaded and there are no alarms present.
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