Red Lion XCDN User Manual

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MODEL XCDN - DeviceNet OPTION CARD FOR DATA STATION PLUS AND
MODULAR CONTROLLER

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CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON SOFTWARE (VERSION 2.0 OR

LATER)

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DIGITALLY ISOLATED DeviceNet PORT CAPABLE OF

COMMUNICATING WITH ANY DeviceNet MASTER

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EASY INSTALLATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Both the Modular Controller Master (enhanced models) and Data Station
Plus contain a proprietary expansion port which provides a high speed, parallel
architecture that extends the functionality and flexibility of the platform. This
approach allows these products 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 XCDN option card adds a DeviceNet slave communication port to the
series. This isolated card protects user equipment from potentially harmful
ground loops while providing the ability to communicate to any high speed
DeviceNet master. Additionally, the XCDN connector is pluggable for easy
removal of the Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus from the
DeviceNet bus without disturbing communications with other devices on the
bus.

The XCDN communication card is easily installed by removing the blank
expansion port cover of your Modular Controller or Data Station Plus, and
plugging the XCDN card into the expansion port. Configuration is simple using
Red Lion's free Crimson 2.0 software.

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

- XCDN option card

- This hardware bulletin

SPECIFICATIONS

1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 V @ 50 mA max. Power is supplied to the

option card from the main board of the Modular Controller Master or Data
Station Plus.

2. COMMUNICATIONS:
DeviceNet Port: The DeviceNet port has format and baud rates that are
software programmable up to 500K baud and are digitally isolated. This port
may be configured for various DeviceNet protocols. Check www.redlion.net
for currently supported protocols.

Isolation from XCDN Communication ports Modular Controller Master
or Data Station Plus: 1000 VDC for 1 minute.

3. CERTIFICA TIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Refer to main unit manual or “Agency Approvals” section of Red Lion’s

website for agency certifications.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,

Control and Laboratory use.

Reference Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus unit for EMC

specifications

4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Refer to the specifications of the Modular Controller Master or Data Station

Plus you are installing this card in.

5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.

6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See “Installing the XCDN Option
card” for more details.

7. WEIGHT: 2.3 oz (65.2 g)

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

XCDN XCDN0000

SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0 with G3/Data Station Manual
SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0 with Modular Controller Manual 1SFCRM2MC

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Use these part numbers to purchase Crimson 2.0 on CD with a printed

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

DeviceNet option card for Modular Controller
or Data Station Plus

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INSTALLING THE XCDN OPTION CARD

1. Remove power from the unit

2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at the top of the expansion port
cover. Gently apply pressure on the screwdriver in an upward direction until
the expansion port cover disengages from the unit as shown in Figure 1.

3. Verify that the option card knobs are in the "unlocked" position as shown in
Figure 2.

4. Carefully insert the option card into the expansion port opening while
aligning the card-edge connector on the option card with the main board's
header, as shown in Figure 3. Once aligned, gently press on the front of the
card until it is flush with the front of the case.

5. Turn the option card knobs to the locked position as shown in Figure 4.

Caution: The expansion 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: Risk of Danger: Be sure to remove all power before

removing the expansion port cover

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