Industrial Automation Tech Note 22 - TNIA22

Abstract:  

This document explains how to use the System Console with the Graphite^® Controllers.

Products:  

Graphite Controllers, Data Acquisition (DA10 & DA30), FlexEdge (DA50D & DA70D)

Use Case: Graphite Controller System Console

The System Console allows for the configuration of the Ethernet port and clearing the unit’s memory via a USB connection.

Required Software:  

Crimson^® 3.0

Required Firmware:  

Crimson 3.0 Build 692.000+

Crimson 3.1 All Build

Place Unit in Console Listening Mode

GRAC00C5

1. Connect the controller to PC via a USB cable.
2. Press and hold factory reset button on the unit.
3. Apply power to the unit.
4. Continue holding reset button until the green LED on the unit turns on solid while the red and blue LEDs begin blinking twice per second.

GRAC00C1

1. Connect the controller to a PC via a USB cable.
2. Press and hold the factory reset button on the unit.
3. Apply power to the unit.
4. Continue holding the reset button until the green LED begins blinking twice per second.

DA10/DA30

1. Connect the controller to a PC via a USB cable.
2. Press and hold the factory reset button on the unit.
3. Apply power to the unit.
4. Continue holding reset button until the green LED on the unit turns on solid while the red and blue LEDs begin blinking twice per second.

DA50D/DA70D

1. Connect the controller to a PC via a USB cable.
2. Press and hold the factory reset button on the unit.
3. Apply power to the unit.
4. Continue holding the reset button until the HALO LED on the unit blinks white twice per second.

Launch System Console

Crimson 3.0/3.1

1. Click Link-Options…
2. Select
3. Click OK.
4. Click Link-System Console…, see Figure 1.
5. Configure Network Settings as needed or verify the system Details.

• The Refresh button will refresh the Network Settings.

6. Click Close and Restart to apply new settings (if applicable) and reboot controller.

Figure 1.

Status does not show a Ready state.

1. Close the console.
2. Verify Link-Options
3. Verify the physical connection.
4. Verify that the controller is in listening mode.
5. Click Link-System Console to attempt a new connection.