Red Lion CUB5COM User Manual

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DESCRIPTION

This bulletin serves as a guide for the installation, configuration and operation
of the RS232 and RS485 serial communications plug-in cards for the CUB5.
The plug-in cards are separately purchased option cards that plug into the main
circuit board of the meter. Only one communication card can be used at a time.

Crimson is a Windows®based program that allows configuration of the CUB5
meters from a PC. Crimson offers standard drop-down menu commands, that
make it easy to program the CUB5 meters. The CUB5 program can then be
saved in a PC file for future use. A CUB5 serial plug-in card is required to
program the meter using the software.

MODEL CUB5COM -SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PLUG-IN OPTION CARDS

Bulletin No. CUB5COM-B

Drawing No. LP0606

Released 1/08

Tel [phone]

Fax [phone]

www.redlion.net

INSTALLING PLUG-IN CARDS

The cards plug into the main circuit board of the meter as shown.

WARNING: Disconnect all power to the unit before

installing Plug-in card.

CAUTION: The Plug-in cards and main circuit board contain static

sensitive components. Before handling the cards, discharge static
charges from your body by touching a grounded bare metal
object. Ideally, handle the cards at a static controlled clean
workstation. Also, only handle the cards by the edges. Dirt, oil or
other contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely
affect circuit operation.

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Connections to the serial communications cards are made through an RJ11
modular connector. Connector pin-outs for the RS485 and RS232 cards are
shown below.

SPECIFICATIONS

RS485 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CARD

Type: RS485 multi-point balanced interface (non-isolated)
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4k
Data Format: 7/8 bits; odd, even, or no parity
Bus Address: 0 to 99; max 32 meters per line
Transmit Delay: Selectable, 2 msec min. or 50 msec min.

RS232 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CARD

Type: RS232 half duplex (non-isolated)
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4k
Data Format: 7/8 bits; odd, even, or no parity

ORDERING INFORMATION

* Crimson software is available for download from http://www.redlion.net/

Comms Card

RJ11 CONNECTOR PIN OUTS

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

SFCRD*

CBL

CUB5COM

Crimson 2 PC Configuration Software for
Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP

RS232 Programming Cable (DB9-RJ11)

RS485 Serial Communications Card

SFCRD200

CBLPROG0

CUB5COM1

RS485 Programming Cable (DB9-RJ11)

RS232 Serial Communications Card

CBPRO007

CUB5COM2

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period limited to two years from the date of shipment, provided the
products have been stored, handled, installed, and used under proper conditions. The
Company’s liability under this limited warranty shall extend only to the repair or
replacement of a defective product, at The Company’s option. The Company disclaims
all liability for any affirmation, promise or representation with respect to the products.

The customer agrees to hold Red Lion Controls harmless from, defend, and indemnify
RLC against damages, claims, and expenses arising out of subsequent sales of RLC
products or products containing components manufactured by RLC and based upon
personal injuries, deaths, property damage, lost profits, and other matters which Buyer,
its employees, or sub-contractors are or may be to any extent liable, including without
limitation penalties imposed by the Consumer Product Safety Act (P.L. 92-573) and
liability imposed upon any person pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (P.L.
93-637), as now in effect or as amended hereafter.

No warranties expressed or implied are created with respect to The Company’s products
except those expressly contained herein. The Customer acknowledges the disclaimers
and limitations contained herein and relies on no other warranties or affirmations.

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DATA BIT

ABBREVIATED PRINTING

PRINT OPTIONS

PARITY BIT

METER ADDRESS

300 1200
600 2400

19200
38400

4800
9600

7-bit 8-bit

NO Odd EVEN

NO YES

NO YES

Module 5 is the programming module for the Serial Communications
Parameters. These parameters are used to match the serial settings of the CUB5
with those of the host computer or other serial device. The Serial Setup
Parameters are only accessible when an optional RS232 or RS485 serial
communications module is installed in the meter.

MODULE 5 - SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS (5-SEr)

PARAMETER MENU

BAUD RATE

Set the baud rate to match that of other serial communications equipment.
Normally, the baud rate is set to the highest value that all of the serial
communications equipment is capable of transmitting and receiving.

Select either 7- or 8-bit data word length. Set the word length to match the
other serial communications equipment on the serial link.

This parameter only appears when the Data Bit parameter is set to a 7-bit
data word length. Set the parity bit to match that of the other serial equipment
on the serial link. The meter ignores parity when receiving data and sets the
parity bit for outgoing data. If parity is set to NO, an additional stop bit is used
to force the frame size to 10 bits.

Enter the serial node address. With a single unit, an address is not needed
and a value of zero can be used (RS232 applications). Otherwise, with multiple
bussed units, a unique address number must be assigned to each meter. The
node address applies specifically to RS485 applications.

This parameter determines the formatting of data transmitted from the meter

in response to a Transmit Value command or a Block Print Request. Select

NO

for a full print transmission, consisting of the meter address, mnemonics, and
parameter data. Select YES for abbreviated print transmissions, consisting of the
parameter data only. This setting is applied to all the parameters selected in the
PRINT OPTIONS. (Note: If the meter address is 0, the address will not be sent
during a full transmission.)

This parameter selects the meter values transmitted in response to a Print
Request. A print request is also referred to as a block print because more than
one parameter can be sent to a printer or computer as a block.

Selecting

YES displays a sublist for choosing the meter parameters to appear

in the print block. All active parameters entered as YES in the sublist will be
transmitted during a block print. Parameters entered as NO will not be sent.

The “Print All” (P-ALL) option selects all meter values for transmitting (YES),
without having to individually select each parameter in the sublist.

Note: Inactive parameters will not be sent regardless of the print option
setting. For example, the Setpoint value(s) will not be sent unless an optional
setpoint card is installed in the meter.

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9600

bAUd

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7-bit

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Odd

PAr

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00

Addr

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NO

Abbr

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NO

OPt

0 to 99

Indicates Program Mode Alternating Display.

Factory Settings are shown.

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Parameter

Selection/Value

ANALOG MODELS - CUB5V, CUB5I, CUB5P, CUB5TC, CUB5RT

SP2

NO

Setpoint 2

SPt-2

SP1

NO

Setpoint 1

SPt-1

MIN

NO

Minimum

LO

MAX

NO

Maximum

HI

INP

YES

Input

INP

MNEMONIC

FACTORY

SETTING

DESCRIPTIONDISPLAY