Red Lion G3ENET User Manual

Bulletin No. G3ENET-X
Drawing No. LP0842
Effective 04/10

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.redlion.net

MODEL G3ENET – 10/100 ETHERNET OPTION CARD FOR G3 OPERATOR
INTERFACE TERMINALS

CONNECTOR
(SIDE 2)

 CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON SOFTWARE

10 BASE T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT



INSTALLS INSIDE A G3 OPERATOR INTERFACE TERMINAL



INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION HARDWARE ARE INCLUDED



WITH CARD

MOUNTING HOLES
(3 PLACES)

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 G3ENET option card is easily installed by removing the rear cover of
your G3 operator interface, attaching the card using the supplied screws and
connecting a single cable. Installing this card adds an auxiliary 10/100 Ethernet
port to any G3 Series HMI that contains only a single resident port.

The auxiliary Ethernet port provides a means to isolate machine-network
traffic from the plant-wide network, thereby negating the need for an industrial
router. Further, by isolating the machine and plant-wide networks, the system
only requires that a single IP address be provided by the company’s IT group.

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.

CAUTION: Risk of Danger.

Read complete instructions prior to

installation and operation of the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER REQUIREMENTS:

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

2. COMMUNICATIONS:
Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX

RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface Card).

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. CONSTRUCTION: Installation Category I, Pollution Degree 2.

5. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: Card must be installed inside the
rear cover of a G3 operator interface with the hardware provided. See
“Installing the G3ENET Option Card” for more details.

6. CERTIFICA TIONS 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

7. WEIGHT: 1.6 oz (45.36 g)

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

G3ENET Ethernet Option card for G3 operator interfaces G3ENET00

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

- G3ENET Option Card

- Cable already attached to G3ENET option card

- Hardware pack consisting of three screws

- This hardware bulletin

1

INSTALLING THE G3ENET 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.

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.

The G3 operator interface literature contains the instructions for removing the

rear cover and installing the option card.

Note: Connector CN2 on the G3ENET option card must be left unconnected

as shown in Figure 1.

FOR FACTORY

CN2

CN1

USE ONLY

Figure 1

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.” The label would
display the MAC ID of the particular G3ENET option card being used.

RS232

COMMS EXPANSION MODULE

RS485

RS232

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

The G3ENET 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.

SOFTWARE/UNIT OPERATION

ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The G3ENET option card’s RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network
Interface Card). G3ENET option card auto-detects remote transmit and receive
pairs and correctly assigns the transmit and receive pairs for the G3ENET option
card. This exteremly useful feature enables the user to use whichever type of
cable (cross-over or straight) is available.

There are two LEDs next to the Ethernet connector. A yellow LED to the left
of the Ethernet connector, and a bi-color green/red LED to the right. The LEDs
represent the following statuses.

LED COLOR DESCRIPTION

YELLOW solid Link established
YELLOW flashing Data being transferred
GREEN 10 BASE-T Communications
RED 100 BASE-TX Communications

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.

CONFIGURING A G3ENET OPTION CARD

The G3ENET option card is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is
available as a free download from www.redlion.net, 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 G3ENET using the latest version of
Crimson, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature set.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR OPTION CARD

If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new G3ENET 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

2