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CRIMSON SOFTWARE

Crimson software is available as a free download from Red Lion’s website or

it can be purchased on a CD, see “Ordering Information” for part number. The

latest version of the software is always available from the website, and updating

your copy is free.

DISPLAY

This operator interface uses a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying text

and graphics. The display utilizes a cold cathode fluorescent tube (CCFL) for

lighting the display. The CCFL tubes can be dimmed for low light conditions.

These CCFL tubes have a limited lifetime. Backlight lifetime is based upon

the amount of time the display is turned on at full intensity. Turning the

backlight off when the display is not in use can extend the lifetime of your

backlight. This can be accomplished through the Crimson software when

configuring your unit.

FRONT PANEL LEDS

There are three front panel LEDs. Shown below is the default status of

the LEDs.

1. The operator interface is shipped without a configuration. After

downloading a configuration, if the light remains in the flashing state

continuously, try cycling power. If the LED still continues to flash, try

downloading a configuration again.

2. Do not turn off power to the unit while this light is flickering. The unit

writes data in two minute intervals. Later Microsoft operating systems will

not lock the drive unless they need to write data; Windows 98 may lock the

drive any time it is mounted, thereby interfering with logging. Refer to

“Mounting the CompactFlash” in the Crimson 2 User Manual.

TOUCHSCREEN

This operator interface utilizes a resistive analog touchscreen for user input.

The unit will only produce an audible tone (beep) when a touch on an active

touchscreen cell is sensed. The touchscreen is fully functional as soon as the

operator interface is initialized, and can be operated with gloved hands.

KEYPAD

The G308 keypad consists of seven keys that can be used for on-screen menus.

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR G308

If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have

questions concerning your new G308, contact Red Lion’s technical support.

For contact information, refer to the back page of this bulletin for phone and

fax numbers.

EMAIL: techsupport@redlion.net

Web Site: http://www.redlion.net

Valid configuration is loaded and there are no alarms present.

STEADY

A tag is in an alarm state.

FLASHING

GREEN (BOTTOM)

Valid CompactFlash card present.

STEADY

YELLOW (MIDDLE)

Unit is powered and running an application.

LED

INDICATION

RED (TOP, LABELED “PWR”)

CompactFlash card being checked.

No CompactFlash card is present.

FLICKERING

FLASHING

RAPIDLY

OFF

STEADY

FLASHING

FLASHING

SLOWLY

Incorrectly formatted CompactFlash card present.

Unit is writing to the CompactFlash, either because it is storing

data, or because the PC connected via the USB port has