Red Lion G3CN User Manual

Bulletin No. G3CN-E

Drawing No. LP0587

Released 03/14

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MODEL G3CN - CANopen OPTION CARD FOR G3 OPERATOR
INTERFACE TERMINALS

Connector
(side 2)

mounting holes, 3 plcs.

 CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON SOFTWARE (VERSION 2.0 OR

LATER)

DIGITALLY ISOLATED CANOPEN PORT CAPABLE OF



COMMUNICATING WITH ANY CANopen DEVICE

POWERED AND CONFIGURED FROM G3 OPERATOR



INTERFACE TERMINAL

BUILT-IN TERMINATION RESISTOR SELECTABLE THROUGH



JUMPER SETTING

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION HARDWARE INCLUDED



WITH CARD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The G3 proprietary expansion slot provides a high speed, parallel architecture
that extends the functionality and flexibility of the G3 series HMI. This
approach allows the G3 series to evolve concurrently with the latest advances in
communications and standards, without sacrificing performance. This high
bandwidth channel has significantly greater throughput when compared to the
traditional (external) serial gateway approach.

The G3CN option card is easily installed by removing the rear cover of your
G3 operator interface, attaching the card using three screws and connecting a
single cable. Adding this card gives the operator interface a CANopen
communications port. It is built with digital isolation to protect the operator
interface from the CANopen bus and vice versa. It provides the ability to
communicate to any high speed CANopen device. The G3CN option board has
a termination resistor built-in, and is selectable through a jumper setting. A
connector housing is provided to function as a strain relief for the wires that
terminate into the five position connector. The connector is pluggable for easy
removal of the G3 operator interface from the CANopen bus, without disturbing
communications with other devices on the bus.

SAFETY SUMMARY

All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to
prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it. If
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other
actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially harmful to
persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the controller.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

- G3CN Option Card with pluggable connector

- Cable already attached to G3CN option card

- Hardware pack consisting of three screws and a connector housing for the
pluggable connector

- This hardware bulletin

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

G3CN G3CN0000

SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0

1

Use this part number to purchase Crimson on CD with a printed

manual, USB cable, and RS-232 cable. Otherwise, download from www.
redlion.net/g3.

CANopen option card for G3 operator
interfaces with isolated high speed
communications ports

1

THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I,
DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D, HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS,
OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT
EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA
IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.

SFCRM200

CAUTION: Risk of Danger.

Read complete instructions prior to

installation and operation of the unit.

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF ANY
COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2

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speCIfICatIOns

1. POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Power is supplied to the option card from the main board of your G3 operator
interface.

2. COMMUNICATIONS:
CANopen Port: The CANopen port has format and baud rates that are

software programmable up to 1M baud and are digitally isolated. This port
may be configured for various CANopen protocols. Check www.redlion.
net/g3 for currently supported protocols.

Isolation from G3CN Communication ports to G3 operator interface:

1000 VDC for 1 minute.

3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 80°C
Operating and Storage Humidity: 80% maximum relative humidity (non-

condensing) from 0 to 50°C.

Altitude: Up to 2000 meters.

4. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,

Control and Laboratory use.

Immunity to Industrial Locations: Reference G3 unit for emissions and

immunity specifications

5. CONSTRUCTION: Installation Category I, Pollution Degree 2.

6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: Card must be installed inside the
rear cover of a G3 operator interface with the hardware provided. See
“Installing the G3CN Option Card” for more details.

InstallIng the g3Cn OptIOn Card

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: The option and main circuit boards 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, handle the cards by the edges only. Dirt, oil,
or other contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely
affect circuit operation.

Figure 2

Warning: Depending upon the G3 operator interface, high voltage

may be present inside the operator interface. Be sure to remove
all power before removing the rear cover of the operator interface.

Each G3CN option card comes with a cable for communications and three
screws for attaching the option card to the inside of the G3 operator interface's
rear cover.

To install the option card, remove all power and I/O communications cables
from the unit. The G3 operator interface literature contains instructions for
removing the rear cover. Refer to the “Battery & Time Keeping” section.

Using the three screws provided, connect the option card to the rear cover as
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

Carefully replace the rear cover by reversing the instructions for removing the

rear cover.

THE OPTION CARD LABEL

Place the option card label on your rear cover in the space indicated by the

dashed lines and labeled “COMMS EXPANSION MODULE.”

RS232

COMMS EXPANSION MODULE

RS485

RS232

Connect the cable from the option card to CN11 on the main board of the G3
operator interface as shown in Figure 2. Be sure both ends of the cable are firmly
seated into their appropriate connector housings.

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

The G3CN option card draws all of its power from the main board of your G3
operator interface. The specifications of your G3 operator interface account for
the power needs of an option card.

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COmmunICatIng WIth the g3Cn OptIOn Card

CONFIGURING A G3CN OPTION CARD

The G3CN is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a free
download from www.redlion.net/g3, or it can be ordered on CD. Updates to
Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become
available. By configuring the G3CN 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 G3CN through the RS232 PGM port, USB port, Ethernet port or
CompactFlash socket on your G3 operator interface. Additional information can
be found in your G3 hardware bulletin and the Crimson user manual.

CANopen PORT PROTOCOLS

The G3CN option card has one CANopen port. This port may be configured
for various CANopen protocols. Check www.redlion.net/g3 for currently
supported protocols.

G3CN PORT PIN OUTS

Figure 3

TERMINATION RESISTOR

(124 Ω, 1W)

YES

NO

GND

CAN-

CAN+

SHLD (N/C)

TERMINATION

RESISTOR

LED

V+ (N/C)

TERMINATION RESISTOR

An onboard termination resistor is selectable through a jumper setting. The
termination resistor is rated for 124Ω at 1W. If a different termination resistance
is desired, choose the jumper setting for no termination resistor. At this point you
will be required to connect your own termination resistor between positions 2
and 4 of the five position connector.

CAN GND

Position 1 of the pluggable connector provides a CAN ground connection.
This terminal is isolated from the HMI unit.

CAN-

Position 2 of the pluggable connector provides the CAN- bus line (active
low). This terminal is isolated from the HMI unit.

SHLD (OPTIONAL CAN SHIELD)

Position 3 of the pluggable connector is provided for optional shield
connections. This position is available only to tie shield wires together or to earth
ground. There is no internal connection to earth ground. The SHLD position is not
connected to any circuitry internal to the G3CN option card or G3 HMI unit.

CAN+

Position 4 of the pluggable connector provides the CAN+ bus line (active
high). This terminal is isolated from the HMI unit.

V+ (OPTIONAL 24 VDC)

Position 5 of the pluggable connector is provided for optional 24 VDC
connections. This position is available only to tie 24 VDC wires together. The
G3CN card neither provides 24 VDC power nor uses 24 VDC power through
this connection. The V+ position is not connected to any circuitry internal to the
G3CN option card or G3 HMI unit.

+

-

ISOLATING

DC : DC

1CAN GND

4

CAN +

TX/RX

2

CAN -

3

sOftWare/unIt OperatIOn

LED

The LED will illuminate green when the G3CN option card establishes
communication with other CANopen devices (RUN). The LED will illuminate
red if no communications have been established with other CANopen devices
(ERROR).

CRIMSON SOFTWARE

Crimson 2.0 software is available as a free download from www.redlion.net
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 web site, and updating
your copy is free.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G3CN OPTION
CARD

If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new G3CN option card, contact Red Lion’s technical
support. For contact information, refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone
and fax numbers.

EMAIL: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.redlion.net

The Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects in materials and workmanship

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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