About the G3DN0000
The G3DN0000 option card is known as a DeviceNet option card and only one DeviceNet port on the card is available. To configure the port with the appropriate DeviceNet protocols use the Crimson software. The software for this card and the proper configuration help ensure that the operator interface terminal and option card itself have the most recent downloadable features. The configuration of the option card will be performed through the RS232 port, Ethernet port, CompactFlash socket, or USB port on the operator interface terminal.
There are five available protocol positions in relation to the G3DN0000 card; these protocol positions are V+, V-, CAN_L, SHLD (CAN Shield), and CAN_H. The SHLD position is used to ensure that shield connections are taken. The position will tie the appropriate shield wires to the earth-ground terminal; the SHLD position will typically be tied to the interior of the G3 enclosure. The CAN_H position is the connector that supplies the active high bus line and will be isolated from the attached HMI unit.
Five LED states are used to establish the function of the G3DN0000 model. The colors are red and green, with solid and flashing alternates as well as the LED being off. There are different functions for each state, for example, the flashing red LED indicates that the previously established communications have all timed out. When the LED is off entirely it means that the option card is initializing.
All information regarding the safety regulations as well as how to attach the G3DN card to the operator interface terminal can be located in the attached Red Lion Bulletin, which is labeled as G3DN-C.
