Red Lion ICM8 Data Sheet

Bulletin No. ICM8-D

Drawing No. LP0642

Released 01/15

MODEL ICM8 – ETHERNET GATEWAY FOR RED LION PANEL METERS WITH
RLC SERIAL PROTOCOL

z ETHERNET GATEWAY FOR RED LION PANEL METERS WITH

RLC SERIAL PROTOCOL

z PROGRAMMABLE VIA CRIMSON® SOFTWARE

z USB PROGRAMMING PORT

z EXTENSIVE ETHERNET DRIVER LIST ALLOWS EASY DATA

MAPPING TO PLCS, PCS, AND SCADA SYSTEMS

z 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 that can be downloaded free
of charge from www.redlion.net.

DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)

1.75 (44.5)

4.15 (105.4)

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.

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

ICM8 Communication Gateway ICM80000

PSDR DIN Rail Power Supply PSDRxxxx

SFCRD2 Crimson 2.0 Programming Software

RS-232 Programming Cable CBLPROG0

CBL

DR DIN Rail Mountable Adapter Products

1

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

2

Free at www.redlion.net

3

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

complete details.

USB Cable CBLUSB00

Communications Cables

1

2

3

SFCRD2xx

CBLxxxxx

DRxxxxxx

5.30

(134.7)

1

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER: 24 VDC ± 10% 200 mA max.
Must use a Class 2 circuit according to National Electrical Code (NEC),

NFPA-70 or Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, C22.1 or a Limited
Power Supply (LPS) according to IEC 60950-1 or Limited-energy circuit
according to IEC 61010-1.

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

5. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:

CE Approved

EN 61326-1 Immunity to Industrial Locations
Emission CISPR 11 Class A

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and

laboratory use:
EN 61010-1: General Requirements

IP20 Enclosure rating

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
Vibration to IEC 68-2-6: Operational 5 to 150 Hz, 2 g.
Shock to IEC 68-2-27: Operational 25 g.
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

1

2

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.

ICM8 PORT PIN OUTS

USB/PG

RTS (PIN 6)

CTS (PIN 1)

COMM

Tx

COMM

Rx

RS232

RS232/PG PORT

COMM

NC (PIN 6)

NC

NC (PIN 1)

B (-)

A (+)

RS485

COMMS

PORT

PORT

ORANGE

GREEN/

LED

LED

AMBER

POWER

CONNECTOR

STS

USB/PG

RS232/PG

RS485

ETHERNET

1

COMMON

2

24VDC ±10%

3

N/C

ETHERNET

(NIC)

2