Red Lion XCRS User Manual

Bulletin No. XCRS- A
Drawing No. LP0669
Released 01/10

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MODEL XCRS - RS232/485 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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ISOLATED RS232 AND RS485 MULTIPLEXED PORTS CAPABLE

OF COMMUNICATING WITH RS232, RS422, RS485 AND DH485
DEVICES AT UP TO 115,200 BAUD

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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 XCRS option card adds an additional RS232 and RS422/485 port to the
series. This isolated card protects user equipment from potentially harmful
ground loops while providing high-speed RS232, RS422, RS485, and DH485
communication options to the end user.

The XCRS communication card is easily installed by removing the blank
expansion port cover of your Modular Controller or Data Station Plus, and
plugging the XCRS 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

- XCRS option card

- This hardware bulletin

ORDERING INFORMATION

MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

XCRS

CBL

DR
SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0 with G3/Data Station Manual
SFCRM2 Crimson 2.0 with Modular Controller Manual 3SFCRM2MC

1

Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit www.redlion.net for complete

selection.

2

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

complete details.

3

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

RS232/485 option card for Modular Controller
or Data Station Plus

Communication Cables
DIN Rail Mountable Adapter Products

1

2

3

XCRS0000

CBLxxxxx
DRxxxxxx

SFCRM200

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

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:
Serial Ports: Format and Baud Rates for each port are individually software
programmable up to 115,200 baud and are isolated to help prevent ground
loops. The RS422/485 and DH485 port via RJ45 and the RS232 port via
RJ12 share the same hardware. The XCRS option card multiplexes the ports
to communicate via two protocols. These ports may be used to configure
different master protocols, but only one port may be used if configuring a
slave protocol or AB DH485.

DH485 TXEN: Transmit enable; open collector , VOH = 15 VDC, VOL = 0.5 VDC
Isolation from XCRS Communication ports to the 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

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4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

+

-

ISOLATING

DC : DC

A

RS422

PORT

PORT

RS232

B

B

RS485/

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 XCRS Option

card” for more details.

7. WEIGHT: 1.9 oz (53.9 g)

BLOCK DIAGRAM

INSTALLING THE XCRS 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.

Figure 1

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.

XCRS

RX

TX

RS485

RS232

Figure 2

XCRS

RX

TX

RS485

RS232

XCRS

Figure 3

RX

TX

RS485

RS232

Figure 4

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