Red Lion CUB5USB User Manual

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DESCRIPTION

This bulletin serves as a guide for the installation, configuration and operation
of the CUB5 USB Programming plug-in card for the CUB5. The plug-in card is
a separately purchased option card that plugs into the main circuit board of the
meter. The CUB5USB card in conjunction with the Crimson®programming
software enables the user to configure CUB5 on a PC. The CUB5USB requires
installation of drivers which are included with the Crimson Programming
software. Following installation of the drivers, the card appears as a Virtual
communications port.

Crimson is a Windows

®

based program that allows configuration of the CUB®5
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 CUB5USB - USB PROGRAMMING OPTION CARD

INSTALLING PLUG-IN CARDS

The card plugs into the main circuit board of the meter as shown.

Perform USB driver installation below prior to powering the

CUB5 and connecting CUB5USB to a PC USB port.

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.

USB DRIVER INSTALLATION

1. Download and install the latest Crimson 2 build on your Windows®compatible
PC. Earlier builds may not have the RLC Virtual Comm port drivers. Crimson
software is available as a free download at http://www.redlion.net.

2. Install CUB5USB card into CUB5 meter and apply power to the CUB5.

3. Connect Type A USB cable to computer and CUB5USB option card.
Windows will prompt you for the location of the drivers for the device. The
default location for these drivers is “C:\Program Files\Red Lion
controls\Crimson 2.0\Device.” When the hardware setup appears, choose
“Install from a list or Specific location,” click Next, and then check “Include
this location...” and click the Browse button. Point the Wizard at the location
specified above or whatever other location you specified during installation
of the software. It is important that you perform this step correctly, or you
may have to manually remove the drivers using the Device Manager, and
repeat the installation once more.

Note: Crimson’s USB drivers have not been digitally signed by Microsoft®,

and you will therefore see a dialog offering you the chance to stop the
installation. You should be sure to select the Continue option to indicate
that you do indeed wish to install the drivers.

4. Windows will automatically assign a comms port to the CUB5USB. To
determine the port assigned, open “System Properties” from within
Windows®Control Panel. Select the Hardware tab, and click the “Device
Manager” button. Expand the “Ports” line. Take note of which Comms port
is assigned to “RLC Virtual Comm port”. It must be Com4 or lower to operate
with Crimson 2. If higher, right-click on the entry and select “Properties,”
“Port Settings” tab, and then “Advanced” button. Select a Coms port that is
COM4 or lower and is not physically being used.

SPECIFICATIONS

CUB5USB PROGRAMMING CARD

Type: USB Virtual Comms Port
Baud Rate: 300 to 38.4k
Unit Address: 0 to 99

CRIMSON 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

• RAM and free disk space as required by the chosen operating system.

• An additional 50 MB of disk space for software installation.

• A display of at least 800 by 600 pixels

• A USB port for downloading to the CUB5

ORDERING INFORMATION

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

USB Card

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

SFCRD*

SFCRUSB*

CBLUSB

CUB5USB

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

USB Programming Kit containing USB
Card, USB Cable and Crimson software

Type A to B USB Cable

CUB5 USB Programming Card

SFCRD200

SFCRUSB0

CBLUSB00

CUB5USB0

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.

Bulletin No. CUB5USB-A

Drawing No. LP0770

Released 10/08

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DATA BIT *

ABBREVIATED PRINTING *

PRINT OPTIONS *

PARITY BIT*

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. The only paramters of concern when utilizing the CUB5USB
programming option card to communicate with Crimson 2 programming
software is the Baud Rate and Meter Address. The Parameters are only
accessible when an optional CUB5USB, RS232 or RS485 serial
communications card 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.

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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NO

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OPt

Indicates Program Mode Alternating Display.

Factory Settings are shown.

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Parameter

Selection/Value

* - Disregard these parameters when configuring unit to upload or download wth Crimson.

* - Disregard these parameters when configuring unit to upload or download wth
Crimson software.

METER ADDRESS

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.

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Addr

0 to 99

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