Bulletin No. PAXUSB-B Drawing No. LP0774 Released 05/14 Tel +1 (717) 767-6511 Fax +1 (717) 764-0839 www.redlion.net MODEL PAXUSB - USB PROGRAMMING OPTION CARD DESCRIPTION Following installation of the drivers, the card appears as a Virtual This bulletin serves as a guide for the installation of the PAX USB communications port. Programming plug-in card. The plug-in card is a separately purchased option Crimson is a Windows based program that allows configuration of the card that plugs into the main circuit board of the unit. The PAX USB card in PAX units from a PC. Crimson offers standard drop-down menu commands, conjunction with the Crimson programming software enables the user to that make it easy to program the PAX units. The PAX program can then be saved configure a PAX from a PC. The PAXUSB requires the installation of drivers in a PC file for future use. that are included with the Crimson Programming software. INSTALLING AN OPTION CARD TOP VIEW CAUTION: The option and main circuit cards contain static sensitive Alignment components. Before handling the cards, discharge static charges Slots 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: Exposed line voltage may be present on the circuit boards when power is applied. Remove all power to the unit AND Main Circuit load circuits before accessing the unit. Analog Output Board or 1. Remove the main assembly from the rear of the case. Squeeze the finger Real-Time holds on the rear cover, or use a small screwdriver to depress the side Clock Card Connectors latches to release it from the case. It is not necessary to separate the rear cover from the main circuit card. 2. Locate the option card connector for the type of option card to be installed. Serial Setpoint Hold the unit by the rear connector, not the display board, when installing Communications Output an option card. Card Card 3. Install the option card by aligning the option card connector with the slot bay in the rear cover. The cards are keyed by position with different main Finger board connector locations. Be sure the connector is fully engaged and the Finger Hold Hold tab on the option card rests in the alignment slot on the display board. 4. Slide the assembly back into the case. Be sure the rear cover latches fully into the case. 5. Perform USB driver installation below prior to powering the PAX and connecting PAXUSB to PC USB port. COMMUNICATIONS USB DRIVER INSTALLATION It is necessary to match the PAX units serial communications parameters to 1. Download and install the latest Crimson 2 build on your Windows compatible the hosts parameters before communications can be established. This is PC. Earlier builds may not have the RLC Virtual Comm port drivers. Crimson accomplished by using the PAX front panel keys to enter the Serial software is available as a free download at ORDERING INFORMATION MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PAXUSB PAX USB Programming Card PAXUSB00 CBLUSB Type A to mini B USB Cable CBLUSB01 * SFCRD Crimson PC Configuration Software SFCRD200 * Crimson software is available for download from