XCENET00

Bulletin No. XCENET-X Drawing No. LP0847 Effective 11/10 Tel +1 (717) 767-6511 Fax +1 (717) 764-0839 www.redlion.net MODEL XCENET - 10/100 ETHERNET OPTION CARD FOR DATA STATION PLUS AND MODULAR CONTROLLER CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON SOFTWARE (VERSION 2.0 OR LATER) 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT EASY INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Both the Modular Controller Master (enhanced models) and Data Station 1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 V 30 mA max. Power is supplied to the Plus contain a proprietary expansion port which provides a high speed, parallel option card by the Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus. architecture that extends the functionality and flexibility of the platform. This 2. COMMUNICATIONS: approach allows these products to evolve concurrently with the latest advances Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX in communications and standards, without sacrificing performance. This high RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface Card). bandwidth channel has significantly greater throughput when compared to the 3. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES: traditional (external) serial gateway approach. Consult factory for details. The auxiliary Ethernet port provides a means to isolate machine-network ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY traffic from the plant-wide network, thereby negating the need for an industrial Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement, router. Further, by isolating the machine and plant-wide networks, the system Control and Laboratory use. only requires that a single IP address be provided by the companys IT group. Reference Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus unit for EMC The XCENET option card is easily installed by removing the blank specifications expansion port cover of your Modular Controller or Data Station Plus, and 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: plugging the XCENET card into the expansion port. Installing this card adds an Refer to the specifications of the Modular Controller Master or Data Station auxiliary 10/100 Ethernet port to any Modular Controller or Data Station Plus. Plus you are installing this card in. Configuration is simple using Red Lions free Crimson 2.0 or Crimson 3.0 5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution software. Degree 2. 6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See Installing the XCENET Option card for more details. SAFETY SUMMARY 7. WEIGHT: 2.0 oz (56.7 g) 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. ORDERING INFORMATION Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 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. Ethernet option card for Modular Controller or XCENET XCENET00 Data Station Plus 1 Crimson 2.0 with G3/Data Station Manual SFCRM200 CAUTION: Risk of Danger. SFCRM2 Read complete instructions prior to 1 Crimson 2.0 with Modular Controller Manual SFCRM2MC installation and operation of the unit. 1 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. CONTENTS OF PACKAGE - XCENET option card - This hardware bulletin 1INSTALLING THE XCENET OPTION CARD 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 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. XCENET LINK Tx/Rx Figure 1 Figure 2 XCENET LINK Tx/Rx Figure 3 Figure 4 2 XCENET LINK Tx/Rx