Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Red Lion makes no warranty
of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Red Lion be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or
consequential damages whatsoever included but not limited to lost profits arising out of errors or omissions
in this manual or the information contained herein.
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Portions of this document are intended solely as an outline of methodologies to be followed during the
maintenance and operation of N-Tron 1000 Series equipment. It is not intended as a step-by-step guide or a
complete set of all procedures necessary and sufficient to complete all operations.
While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is complete and accurate at the time of release, the
information that it contains is subject to change. Red Lion Controls is not responsible for any additions to or
alterations of the original document. Industrial networks vary widely in their configurations, topologies, and traffic
conditions. This document is intended as a general guide only. It has not been tested for all possible applications,
and it may not be complete or accurate for some situations.
Users of this document are urged to heed warnings and cautions summarized at the front of the document, such as
electrical hazard warnings.
Compliance Information
It is recommended that the owner of this equipment determine and ensure conformance with any specific and
applicable local regulations.
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - A Rules: Interference
Every effort has been made to ensure that this equipment is designed to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, as described in the FCC Rules.
This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC-A Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful Interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe A répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne causant des
règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas
causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris
l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée.
Red Lion equipment contains no hazardous materials as defined by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA). Red Lion recommends that all failed product be returned to Red Lion for failure analysis and
proper disposal.
Toxic Emissions
Red Lion equipment releases no toxic emissions.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
EtherNet/IPTM and CIPTM are registered trademarks of ODVA.
Release Notes and Document Updates
The hard copy and electronic media versions of this document are revised only at major releases and therefore,
may not always contain the latest product information. As needed, Documentation Notes and or Product Bulletins
will be provided between major releases to describe any new information or document changes.
The latest online version of this document and all product updates can be accessed through the Red Lion web
site.
Publication History
The following information lists the release history of this document.
ISSUE/REVISIONRELEASE DATECONTENT DESCRIPTION
Revised 2014-01-23January 2014Document Updates
Revised 2015-03-17March 2015Added 1008TX Model, Format Changes
Revised 2015-03-24March 2015Format Changes to Cover, Page Header and Tables
Related Documents
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related to this product.
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submit comments through the Red Lion Customer Service. Simply email us.
Additional Product Information
Additional product information can be obtained by contacting the local sales representative or Red Lion through the
contact numbers and/or e-mail addresses listed on the inside of the front cover.
Warnings apply to situations where personal injury or death may result.
Cautions apply to where reduced function or damage to equipment may result.
General Safety Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION: If the N-Tron series equipment is used in the manner not specified by RedLion, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
ATTENTION: Si l' N-Tron série équipement est utilisé d'une manière non spécifiée par Red Lion,
la protection fournie par l'équipement peut être compromise.
CAUTION: Do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute
unauthorized parts or make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
ATTENTION: Ne pas effectuer de services sur l'appareil s'il n'est pas qualifié pour le faire. Ne pas
substituer pièces non autorisées ou de modifications non autorisées de l'appareil.
CAUTION: Do not operate the equipment in a manner not specified by this manual.
ATTENTION: Ne pas faire fonctionner l'équipement d'une manière non spécifiée par ce manuel.
WARNING: Install only in accordance with Local and National Codes of authorities having
jurisdiction.
ALERTE: Installer uniquement, conformément aux codes locaux et nationaux des autorités ayant
compétence.
Electrical Safety Warnings
WARNING: Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.
ALERTE: Ne pas travailler sur le matériel ou les câbles pendant les périodes d'activité de la
WARNING: Properly ground the unit before connecting anything else to the unit. Units not
properly grounded may result in a safety risk and could be hazardous and may void the warranty.
See the grounding technique section of this Hardware Guide for proper ways to ground the unit.
ALERTE: Correctement à la terre de l'unité avant tout raccordement à l'unité. Unités pas
correctement mise à la terre peut entraîner un risque de sécurité et pourraient être dangereux et
peut annuler la garantie. Voir la section technique de mise à la terre de ce mode d'emploi des
moyens appropriés à la masse de l'appareil.
WARNING: This equipment must be used with a Listed UL Industrial Power Supply.
ALERTE: Cet équipement doit être utilisé avec une alimentation UL Listed industrielle.
WARNING: This equipment (1005TX and 1008TX) must be used with a Listed UL Class 2 Power
Supply.
ALERTE: Cet équipement (1005TX and 1008TX) doit être utilisé avec une alimentation UL Listed
Classe 2.
WARNING: A Recognized or Listed fuse, rated maximum 3A, minimum 30VDC, must be installed
on the line side of the device.
ALERTE: Un fusible reconnu ou classé, classé 3A maximale, 30VDC minimum, doit être installé
sur le côté de la ligne de l'appareil.
WARNING: Use 110°C or higher rated copper wire, (0.22Nm) 2 lb/in tightening torque for field
installed conductors.
ALERTE: Utilisez 110°C ou nominale supérieure fil de cuivre, (0,22 Nm) 2 lb/pouce couple de
serrage pour le champ installé conducteurs.
WARNING: Do not operate the unit with the end plates removed, as this could create a shock or
fire hazard.
ALERTE : Ne pas faire fonctionner l'unité avec les plaques d'extrémité retiré, ce qui pourrait créer
une décharge électrique ou un incendie.
CAUTION: Observe proper DC Voltage polarity when installing power input cables. Reversing
voltage polarity can cause permanent damage to the unit and voids the warranty.
ATTENTION: Respecter la polarité correcte de tension DC lors de l'installation des câbles
d'alimentation d'entrée. Inversion de polarité de tension peut causer des dommages permanents à
l'appareil et annule la garantie.
CAUTION: This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or
non-hazardous locations only.
ATTENTION: Cet équipement est adapté pour une utilisation dans la classe I, Division 2, Groupes
A, B, C et D ou non dangereux endroits seulement.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard – Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.
ALERTE - Risque d'explosion - Remplacement d'un composant peut empêcher la conformité de
Classe I, Division 2.
WARNING: Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operating electrical equipment in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
ALERTE : Ne pas utiliser le matériel en présence de gaz ou de vapeurs inflammables. L'utilisation
de matériel électrique dans un tel environnement constitue un danger certain.
WARNING – Explosion Hazard – Do not connect or disconnect any connections while circuit is
live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
ALERTE - Risque d'explosion - Ne pas brancher ou débrancher les connexions lorsque le circuit
est sous tension sauf si la zone est connue pour être non dangereux.
WARNING: Disconnect the power and allow to cool 5 minutes before touching.
ALERTE: Déconnectez le câble d'alimentation et laisser refroidir 5 minutes avant de la toucher.
Hazardous Location Warning
WARNING (1005TX and 1008TX only): This equipment is open-type device and is meant to be
installed in an enclosure suitable for the environment that is only accessible with the use of a tool.
ALERTE (1005TX and 1008TX uniquement): Cet équipement est ouvert de type périphérique et
est destiné à être installé dans un boîtier adapté à l'environnement qui n'est accessible qu'avec
l'utilisation d'un outil.