Red Lion ICM8 User Manual

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MODEL ICM8 – ETHERNET GATEWAY

Bulletin No. ICM8-C
Drawing No. LP0642
Released 12/11

 ETHERNET GATEWAY FOR RED LION PANEL METERS
 PROGRAMMABLE VIA CRIMSON SOFTWARE
 USB PROGRAMMING PORT
 EXTENSIVE ETHERNET DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA

MAPPING TO PLCS, PCS, AND SCADA SYSTEMS

 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ICM8 is designed to act as an ethernet gateway offering multiple
protocol conversion for Red Lion panel meters. With two serial ports (one
RS232 and one RS485) and a 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet Port, the unit performs
protocol conversion, allowing Red Lion panel meters to communicate
seamlessly to the ethernet network. Programming the unit can be accomplished
via the RS232 or the USB Port using Crimson Software. It is important to note
that this device is designed to function with Red Lion panel meters and will not
offer protocol conversion if a Red Lion Product is not connected to at least one
of the serial ports.

The ICM8’S DIN rail mounting saves time and panel space and snaps easily
onto standard top hat (T) profile DIN rail.

SOFTWARE

The ICM8 is programmed with Windows® compatible Crimson software.
The software is an easy to use graphical interface which can be purchased as part
of a kit that includes a manual and cables, or downloaded free of charge from
www.redlion.net.

DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)

SAFETY SUMMARY

All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
manual 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.

CAUTION: Risk of Danger.

Read complete instructions prior to

installation and operation of the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER: 24 VDC ± 10% 200 mA max. Must use a Class 2 or SELV rated

power supply.

2. COMMUNICATIONS:

USB/PG Port: Adheres to USB specification 1.1. Device only using Type B

connection.

Serial Ports: Format and Baud Rates for each port are individually software

programmable up to 115,200 baud.

RS232/PG Port: RS232 port via RJ12

COMMS Ports: RS485 port via RJ11

Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX

3. LEDs:

STS – Status LED indicates condition of ICM8.

TX/RX – Transmit/Receive LEDs show serial activity.

Ethernet – Link and activity LEDs.

4. MEMORY:

On-board User Memory: 4 Mbytes of non-volatile Flash memory.

On-board SDRAM: 2 Mbytes

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5. CERTIFICA TIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

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SAFETY

IEC 1010-1, EN 61010-1: Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use, Part 1.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory use.

Immunity to Industrial Locations:
Electrostatic discharge EN 61000-4-2 Criterion B

4 kV contact discharge
8 kV air discharge

Electromagnetic RF fields EN 61000-4-3 Criterion A

10 V/m

Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4 Criterion B

2 kV power
1 kV signal

Surge EN 61000-4-5 Criterion A

1kV L-L,2 kV
L&N-E power

RF conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A

3 V/rms

Emissions:

Emissions EN 55011 Class A

Notes:

1. Criterion A: Normal operation within specified limits.

2. Criterion B: Temporary loss of performance from which the unit self­recovers.

3. This device was designed for installation in an enclosure. To avoid
electrostatic discharge to the unit in environments with static levels above
4 kV precautions should be taken when the device is mounted outside an
enclosure. When working in an enclosure (ex. making adjustments, setting
switches etc.) typical anti-static precautions should be observed before
touching the unit.

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6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature Range: -30 to +70°C
Operating and Storage Humidity: 80% max relative humidity,

non-condensing, from 0 to 50°C

Altitude: Up to 2000 meters

7. CONSTRUCTION: Case body is black high impact plastic and stainless

steel. Installation Category I, Pollution Degree 2.

8. POWER CONNECTION: Removable wire clamp screw terminal block.

Wire Gage Capacity: 24 AWG to 12 AWG
Torque: 4.45 to 5.34 in/lb (0.5 to 0.6 N-m)

9. MOUNTING: Snaps onto standard DIN style top hat (T) profile mounting

rails according to EN50022 -35 x 7.5 and -35 x 15.

10. WEIGHT: 12.3 oz (348g)

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

Figure 1 - Attach ICM8 To DIN Rail

POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

It is very important that the power supply is mounted correctly if the unit is

to operate reliably. Please take care to observe the following points:

– The power supply must be mounted close to the unit, with usually not more

than 6 feet (1.8 m) of cable between the supply and the ICM8. Ideally, the
shortest length possible should be used.

– The wire used to connect the ICM8’s power supply should be at least

22-gage wire. If a longer cable run is used, a heavier gage wire should be
used. The routing of the cable should be kept away from large contactors,
inverters, and other devices which may generate significant electrical
noise.

– A power supply with a Class 2 or SELV rating is to be used. A Class 2 or

SELV power supply provides isolation to accessible circuits from
hazardous voltage levels generated by a mains power supply due to single
faults. SELV is an acronym for “safety extra-low voltage.” Safety extra­low voltage circuits shall exhibit voltages safe to touch both under normal
operating conditions and after a single fault, such as a breakdown of a layer
of basic insulation or after the failure of a single component has occurred.

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EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Although Red Lion Controls Products are designed with a high degree of
immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and wiring
methods must be followed to ensure compatibility in each application. The type
of the electrical noise, source or coupling method into a unit may be different
for various installations. Cable length, routing, and shield termination are very
important and can mean the difference between a successful or troublesome
installation. Listed are some EMI guidelines for a successful installation in an
industrial environment.

1. To reduce the chance of noise spikes entering the unit via the power lines,

connections should be made to a clean source. Connecting to circuits that also

power loads such as contactors, relays, motors, solenoids etc. should be avoided.

2. The unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is properly connected

to protective earth.

3. Use shielded (screened) cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield

(screen) pigtail connection should be made as short as possible. The

connection point for the shield depends somewhat upon the application.

Listed below are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order

of their effectiveness.

a. Connect the shield to earth ground (protective earth) at one end where the

unit is mounted.

b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually when

the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz.

c. Connect the shield to common of the Data Station and leave the other end

of the shield unconnected and insulated from earth ground.

WIRING

POWER CONNECTION

4. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with AC
power lines, conductors feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls, and
heaters, etc. The cables should be run through metal conduit that is properly
grounded. This is especially useful in applications where cable runs are long
and portable two-way radios are used in close proximity or if the installation
is near a commercial radio transmitter. Also, Signal or Control cables within
an enclosure should be routed as far away as possible from contactors, control
relays, transformers, and other noisy components.

5. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs.
Therefore, keep cable runs as short as possible.

6. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI suppression
devices is effective. The following EMI suppression devices (or equivalent)
are recommended:
Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and control cables:

Fair-Rite part number 0443167251 (RLC part number FCOR0000)
TDK part number ZCAT3035-1330A
Steward part number 28B2029-0A0

Line Filters for input power cables:

Schaffner part number FN2010-1/07 (RLC part number LFIL0000)
Schaffner part number FN670-1.8/07
Corcom part number 1 VR3

Visit RLC's web site at www.redlion.net for more information on EMI

guidelines, Safety and CE issues as they relate to Red Lion Controls products.

COMMON

+24 VDC

COMM

231

+24

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N/C

PROGRAMMING PORTS

USB/PG

RS232/PG

CTS
Rx
COMM
COMM

RS232

Tx
RTS

312

CBLUSB00

OR

CBLPROG0

3

RST

CBLxxxxx*

DSP

TT

O

NXMMI

A

PAR

FF1 2

V

PS1P

S

2

PS3PS4

COMMUNICATION PORTS

RS232/PG

CTS
Rx
COMM
COMM
Tx

RS232

RTS

RS485

CBLPROG0

OR

CBLxxxxx*

A

X

M

NIM

8.8.8.8.8

O

T

T

SS

1P2P

DSP

PAR

F1

V

S

3PS

4P

RST

2F

* Use appropriate communications cable.
See Ordering Information for descriptions of
the available cables.

RS485

NC (PIN 1)
NC
COMM
A (+)

B (-)
NC (PIN 6)

PORT 3 - ETHERNET CONNECTION

GREEN/ORANGE LED

AMBER LED

8.8.8.8.8

Standard Ethernet cable

4

24VDC ±10%

COMMS

PORT

RS232/PG PORT

RTS (PIN 6)

CTS (PIN 1)

USB/PG

RS232

COMMTxCOMM

Rx

POWER

CONNECTOR

N/C

3

2

COMMON

1

ETHERNET

RS485

RS232/PG

USB/PG

STS

ETHERNET

(NIC)

ORANGE

GREEN/

LED

LED

AMBER

PORT

RS485

NC

NC (PIN 1)

NC (PIN 6)

A (+)

COMM

B (-)

ICM8 PORT PIN OUTS

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. This module is designed to operate with Red Lion panel meters only.

Please make sure a Red Lion product is connected to either one of the
two serial ports for the gateway to be active.

2. The Ethernet port is equipped with data LEDs. If they are blinking,

the converter is active and the data is available at the port. Please
verify the receiving equipment is properly programmed.

3. If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply

have questions concerning your new ICM8, 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

COMMUNICATING WITH THE ICM8

CONFIGURING THE ICM8

The ICM8 is configured using Crimson software. Crimson is available as a
free download from Red Lion’s website, or it can be ordered on CD. Updates to
Crimson for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they become
available. Crimson software can configure the ICM8 through the RS232/PG
port or USB/PG port. The USB/PG port is connected using a standard USB
cable with a Type B connector.

The driver needed to use the USB port will be installed with Crimson. The
RS232/PG port uses a programming cable made by Red Lion to connect to the
DB9 COM port of your computer. If making your own cable, refer to the “ICM8
Port Pin Outs” for wiring information.

ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or 100
BASE-TX. The Crimson manual contains additional information on Ethernet
communications.

RS232 PORTS

The ICM8 has one RS232 port. The port can be used for programming or
communications.

ICM8 RS232/PG PORT

CTS

RS232

Rx
COMM
COMM
Tx
RTS

TXD

RXD

COMM

RECEIVING DEVICE

DB9
DTE

3

2

5

RS485 PORT

The ICM8 has one RS485 port.

ICM8 COMMS PORT

NC

RS485

NC
COMM

A (+)
B (-)

NC

Note: All Red Lion devices connect A to A and B to B.

B (-)

A (+)

COMM.*

RECEIVING DEVICE

* OPTIONAL

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LEDS

STS – STATUS LED

The green Status LED provides information regarding the state of the ICM8.
This includes indication of the various stages of the start-up routine (power-up),
and any errors that may occur.

ETHERNET LEDS

LED INDICATION

YELLOW (Solid) Link Established

YELLOW (Flashing) Network Activity

Startup Routing

INDICATION

Rapidly Flashing
Steady ICM8 is operating properly

ICM8 is currently running the boot loader and/or
being flash upgraded by Crimson

USER COMMUNICATION PORTS - TX/RX LEDS

LED INDICATION

GREEN Transmitting
RED Receiving

GREEN 10 BASE-T Communications
AMBER 100 BASE-T Communications

ORDERING INFORMATION

PART NUMBERDESCRIPTIONMODEL NO.

ICM8

CBL

DR

1

Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit our website for complete selection.

2

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

cable, and RS-232 cable. Otherwise, download free of charge from www.redlion.net.

3

Red Lion offers RJ modular jack adapters. Refer to the DR literature for

complete details.

Communication Gateway

1

3

ICM80000
PSDRxxxxDIN Rail Power SupplyPSDR

SFCRM200Crimson 2.0 2, Manual and Download CableSFCRM2

CBLPROG0RS-232 Programming Cable

CBLUSB00USB Cable

CBLxxxxxCommunications Cables
DRxxxxxxDIN Rail Mountable Adapter Products

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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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