Abstract

Each E3 I/O Module has a unique communication serial number located next to it’s MAC address on the data flash door. This communication serial number is sometimes required to communicate with Crimson Configuration Software. The unique serial number is also helpful to identify the module when multiple modules are used int eh same application. Depending on where the module is installed reading that serial number from the label may be difficult to see once installed in cabinet.   

Products

I/O Products:

E3-MIX24882-1/E3-MIX24880-1/E3-MIX20884-1/E3-32DI24-1/E3-16DI24-1/E3-16DIAC-1/E3-32DO24-1/E3-16DO24-1/E3-16DORLY-1/E3-32AI20M-1/E3-32AI10V-1/E3-16AI20M-1/E3-16ISO20M-1/E3-16AI8AO-1/E3-8AO20M-1/E3-16ISOTC-1/E3-10RTD-1

Use Case: Reading the serial

Required Software

Crimson 3.0 or Crimson 3.1

Web Browser Chrome is preferred.

Where is the serial number printed on the label?

1. Identify the “Configuration Serial #” and MAC address along with the part number on the face of the I/O Module on the dataflash door.
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Read the serial number from the web user interface

1. Type the E3 I/O Module’s IP address in the address bar of the web browser. The default IP address of the E3 module is 192.168.1.21, but it can be reconfigured.
2. On the left hand configuration pane go to communications. See the serial number in the general settings windows.
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Read the serial number from the Crimson configuration software via USB

1. Connect USB cable from the PC to the E3 IO Module. Power on I/O Module.
2. Determine the COM number used by the USB serial driver be going to Windows “Device Manager” > “Ports (COM & LPT).
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3. Open Crimson and create or open new database for the E3 I/O Module. The Serial number under “Communication” should be set 0 for the next steps to work.
4. Set the correct COM number list by going to Link > Options. Set the radio button to com and type in the COM # as in Device Manager. Click OK.
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5. Click the Crimson main window click the update button.
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6. When Crimson communicates to the E3 I/O Module Crimson will tell you the serial number it found. This is E3’s Configuration Serial number.
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Disclaimer

It is the customer's responsibility to review the advice provided herein and its applicability to the system. Red Lion makes no representation about specific knowledge of the customer's system or the specific performance of the system. Red Lion is not responsible for any damage to equipment or connected systems. The use of this document is at your own risk. Red Lion standard product warranty applies.

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