PAXUSB00 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – MODEL PAXUSB - USB PROGRAMMING OPTION CARD

Bulletin No. PAXUSB-X
Drawing No. LP0774
Effective 09/08
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MODEL PAXUSB - USB PROGRAMMING OPTION CARD
DESCRIPTION
This bulletin serves as a guide for the installation, configuration and operation
of the PAX USB Programming plug-in card. The plug-in card is a separately
purchased option card that plugs into the main circuit board of the meter. The
PAX USB card in conjunction with the Crimson^® programming software
enables the user to configure a PAX from a PC. The PAXUSB requires the
installation of drivers that are included with the Crimson Programming software.
Following installation of the drivers, the card appears as a Virtual
communications port.
Crimson is a Windows^® based program that allows configuration of the
PAX^® meters from a PC. Crimson offers standard drop-down menu commands,
that make it easy to program the PAX meters. The PAX program can then be
saved in a PC file for future use. A PAX serial plug-in card is required to
program the meter using the software.
INSTALLING AN OPTION CARD
CAUTION: The option and main circuit cards 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: Exposed line voltage exists on the circuit boards. Remove
all power to the meter AND load circuits before accessing the unit.
1. Remove the main assembly from the rear of the case. Squeeze the finger
holds on the rear cover, or use a small screwdriver to depress the side 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.
Hold the unit by the rear connector, not the display board, when installing an
option 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 board
connector locations. Be sure the connector is fully engaged and the 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.
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USB DRIVER INSTALLATION
1. Download and install the latest Crimson 2 build on your Windows^® compatible
PC. Earlier builds may not have the RLC Virtual Comm port drivers. Crimson
software is available as a free download at http://www.redlion.net.
2. Install PAXUSB card into the meter and apply power to the PAX.
3. Connect Type A to mini B USB cable to computer and PAX option card.
Windows will prompt you for the location of the drivers for the device. The
default location for these drivers is “C:\Program Files\Red Lion
controls\Crimson 2.0\Device.” When the hardware setup appears, choose
“Install from a list or Specific location,” click Next, and then check “Include
this location...” and click the Browse button. Point the Wizard at the location
specified above or whatever other location you specified during installation
of the software. It is important that you perform this step correctly, or you
may have to manually remove the drivers using the Device Manager, and
repeat the installation once more.
Note: Crimson’s USB drivers have not been digitally signed by Microsoft^®,
and you will therefore see a dialog offering you the chance to stop the
installation. You should be sure to select the Continue option to indicate
that you do indeed wish to install the drivers.
4. Windows will automatically assign a comms port to the PAXUSB. To
determine the port assigned, open “System Properties” from within
Windows^® Control Panel. Select the Hardware tab, and click the “Device
Manager” button. Expand the “Ports” line. Take note of which Comms port
is assigned to “RLC Virtual Comm port”. It must be Com4 or lower to operate
with Crimson 2. If higher, right-click on the entry and select “Properties,”
“Port Settings” tab, and then “Advanced” button. Select a Coms port that is
COM4 or lower and is not physically being used.
SPECIFICATIONS
PAXUSB PROGRAMMING CARD
Type: USB Virtual Comms Port
Isolation To Sensor & User Input Commons: 500 Vrms for 1 min.
Working Voltage: 50 V. Not Isolated from all other commons.
PAXH Isolation:
Isolation To Sensor Common: 1400 Vrms for 1 min.
Working Voltage: 125 V
Isolation To User Input Common: 500 Vrms for 1 min.
Working Voltage: 50 V
Baud Rate: 300 to 19.2k
Unit Address: 0 to 99; only 1 meter can be configured at a time
CRIMSON 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• RAM and free disk space as required by the chosen operating system.
• An additional 50 MB of disk space for software installation.
• A display of at least 800 by 600 pixels
• A USB port for downloading to the PAX
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION
PAXUSB PAX USB Programming Card
PART NUMBER
PAXUSB00
CBLUSB Type A to mini B USB Cable
CBLUSB01
SFCRUSB*
USB Programming Kit containing USB Card,
USB Cable, and Crimson Software
SFCRUSB1
* Crimson software is available for download from http://www.redlion.net/
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