Red Lion G3PB User Manual

Bulletin No. G3PB-D
Drawing No. LP0637
Released 10/10

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MODEL G3PB - PROFIBUS OPTION CARD FOR G3 OPERATOR
INTERFACE TERMINALS

Connector
(side 2)

 ADDS PROFIBUS DP CONNECTIVITY TO ANY G3 OPERATOR

INTERFACE

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

mounting holes, 3 plcs.

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 G3PB option card adds PROFIBUS DP connectivity to any G3 series
HMI. This allows a high speed exchange of blocks of data, at data rates up to 12
MBaud, between the hosting G3 and a Master PLC on a PROFIBUS network.
The DP suffix refers to “Decentralized Periphery”, which is used to describe
distributed I/O devices connected via a fast serial data link with a central
controller.

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

- G3PB Option Card with pluggable DB9F connector

- Cable already attached to G3PB option card

- Hardware pack consisting of three screws

- This hardware bulletin

GSD FILE

The GSD file and associated bitmap are part of the Crimson 2.0 installation.

Both files can be found on your PC’s hard drive at C:\Program Files\Crimson

2.0, or on our website at http://www.redlion.net

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

G3PB G3PBDP00

SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0

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PROFIBUS option card for G3 operator interfaces

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SFCRM200

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

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

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.

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:
PROFIBUS Port: FIELDBUS TYPE : PROFIBUS-DP EN 50 170, I. The

PROFIBUS port has a format and baud rates that are software
programmable up to 12M baud and are digitally isolated.

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 G3PB Option Card” for more details.

INSTALLING THE G3PB 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 G3PB 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 G3PB 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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