Red Lion G3MPI User Manual

Bulletin No. G3MPI-X
Drawing No. LP0868
Effective 03/11

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MODEL G3MPI - MULTI POINT INTERFACE OPTION CARD FOR G3
OPERATOR INTERFACE TERMINALS

Connector
(side 2)

 ADDS MPI MULTI POINT INTERFACE CONNECTIVITY TO ANY

G3 OPERATOR INTERFACE

 POWERED BY THE G3 OPERATOR INTERFACE
 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION HARDWARE INCLUDED

mounting holes, 3 plcs.

WITH CARD

NOTICE

This product does not have a UL rating. Installing Non-UL Rated parts
or components into any UL Rated device voids the original UL rating on
that device.

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 G3MPI option card adds Multi Point Interface connectivity to any G3
series HMI. This allows a high speed exchange of data, at data rates up to 12
MBaud, between the hosting G3 and a PLC on an MPI network.

The 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.

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.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

- G3MPI Option Card with pluggable DB9F connector

- Cable already attached to G3MPI option card

- Hardware pack consisting of three screws

- This hardware bulletin

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

G3MPI

Multi Point Interface Option Card For G3
Operator Interfaces

G3MPI000

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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:

DB9 female connector. Baud rate selectable between 9.6k and 12M.

3. 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

4. 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.

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 G3MPI Option Card” for more details.

INSTALLING THE G3MPI 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.

Each G3MPI option card comes with 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

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

cables are firmly seated into their

appropriate connector housing.

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.”

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

NEW AND EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

The G3MPI 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.

COMMS EXPANSION MODULE

RS485

RS232

RS232

Figure 2

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COMMUNICATING WITH THE G3MPI OPTION CARD

CONFIGURING A G3MPI OPTION CARD

The G3MPI 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 G3MPI 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 G3MPI card 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 also in the Crimson user manual.

To enable the option card, click on the left hand pane of the Communications
window and highlight the G3 icon. In the right pane, click the Option Card
Selection Edit button to show the selection dialog and select the MPI Option
Card from the list. The MPI Option Card will then appear in the left hand pane,
installed in the tree of available ports.

CONFIGURING THE DRIVER

and highlight the MPI Interface icon. In the right hand pane, click the Driver
Selection Edit button to show the Driver Selection dialog and select the
S7300/400 Master driver from the list. Refer to the Crimson User Manual for
information regarding communications configuration.

SOFTWARE/UNIT OPERATION

LEDS

The card has 2 LEDs visible through the Expansion Card slot that give state
information.

RING (green): ON - Indicates the station is in a logical ring.

HOLD (red): ON - Indicates hold token state.

CRIMSON® SOFTWARE

or it can be purchased on a CD. The latest version of the software is always
available from the web site, and updating your copy is free.

To select a driver, click on the left hand pane of the Communications window

Crimson® 2.0 software is available as a free download from www.redlion.net

RING

HOLD

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G3MPI
OPTION CARD

If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
questions concerning your new G3MPI 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

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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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