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Seamless Connectivity & Remote Access

Red Lion's Crimson® Software

Crimson makes it easy to integrate and connect across systems and networks.

  • Convert up to 20 protocols simultaneously with support for over 300 industrial drivers.
  • Connect to MQTT cloud servers or communicate over LAN using OPC UA.
  • Securely access applications remotely with OpenVPN, IPsec, and GRE tunneling protocols.
  • Accelerate troubleshooting with advanced diagnostic tools like Wireshark captures, connection status monitoring, active route, etc.
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Powerful Configuration & Visualization Tools

Red Lion's Crimson® Software

Crimson® software is a remarkable programming platform offering a full suite of drag-and-drop tools for configuration, visualization, control, and data logging—all in one environment.

  • Rapidly build graphic interfaces with a comprehensive image library of over 5,000 industrial graphics.
  • Create advanced functionality using a full-featured C-type syntax programming environment that supports advanced math, local variables, pass parameters, calls, return values, and more.
  • Say goodbye to multiple configuration tools—Crimson provides a unified workspace for efficient development.
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Unlock powerful upgrades without new hardware

Networking gateway today; Advanced IIoT controller tomorrow

Field unlockable software saves you time and money by eliminating the need to purchase and install new hardware when application needs change. Upgrading your application from a gateway to a controller has never been easier! FlexEdge is the ultimate Edge device.

Software Features

 
Networking Gateway
Protocol Gateway
Advanced IIoT Gateway
Automation Controller
Configuration    
Web GUI✔✔✔✔
Crimson✔✔✔✔
Networking    
Firewall✔✔✔✔
 RADIUS Auth. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 Routing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 NAT ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 IP fallback ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 VPN Client/Server ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
 Automation    
 300+ Drivers  ✔ ✔ ✔
 IIoT Connectors  ✔ ✔ ✔
 OPC UA  ✔ ✔ ✔
 SQL Sync    ✔ ✔
 Data Logging   ✔ ✔
 Virtual HMI   ✔ ✔
 Advanced Web Server   ✔ ✔
 IEC control    
 Crimson Control    ✔




                                    
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Control and connectivity in any environment

Rugged outside. Reliable inside.

FlexEdge provides a dependable solution for control, networking and data visualization in even the harshest environments.

 

  • Rugged enclosure
  • Operating temperature range of -40° to 75°C
  • Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Certifications including UL Class 1, Division 2, and ATEX/IECEx.

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Real-time dashboards made easy

FlexEdge with HDMI

FlexEdge® with HDMI powered by Crimson®, you can effortlessly create real-time productivity scoreboard within minutes! By utilizing the onboard HDMI® port and the capabilities of Crimson, you can quickly deploy customized dashboards to a smart TV. Adapt the displays to meet your specific requirements using Crimson’s advanced programming capabilities.

FlexEdge base units

Communication and I/O

Communication sleds

Avoid costly and complex rip-and-replace scenarios by adding new communications technologies as they become available.

DescriptionModel Number
4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular Sled for North AmericaDAS00CL9C4SAM000
4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular Sled for North America (Verizon)DAS00CL9C4SVZ000
4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular Sled for EU, SE Asia, and Asia PacificDAS00CL9C4SEU000
4G LTE (Cat. 1) Cellular Sled for AustraliaDAS00CL9C1SAZ000
802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi SledDAS00WF10N0AM000
Dual Ethernet Port SledDAS00PN1EE200000
CAN Protocol SledDAS00PN8CA6IS000
J1939 Protocol SledDAS00PN8J16IS000
Dual Isolated RS-232 Ports SledDAS00PN2221IS000
Dual Isolated RS-485 Ports SledDAS00PN2442IS000
Mixed Isolated RS-232/RS-485 Ports SledDAS00PN2245IS000
1 Port USB 2.0 Host SledDAS00PN40U400000

I/O and PID control modules

Rugged, field-installable PID control and I/O modules offer a flexible solution that adapts to a wide range of industrial applications.

DescriptionModel Number
Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) SSR OutputsDAM00I0DI0000000
Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) Relay OutputsDAM00I0DI0R00000
Six (6) Universal InputsDAM00I0UIN6I0000
Eight (8) Analog OutputsDAM00I00UT8I0000
Eight (8) Relay OutputsDAM00I08R0000000
I/O Mix Module with 2UIDAM00I0IN2DA0000
I/O Mix Module with 4UIDAM00I0IN4DA0000
Single PID, Relay and Analog OutputsDAM00PDP1RA00000
Single PID, SSR and Analog OutputsDAM00PDP1SA00000
Dual PID, Relay OutputsDAM00PDP2R000000
Dual PID, SSR OutputsDAM00PDP2S000000
Dual PID, SSR and Heater Current MonitorDAM00PDP2SM00000
Strain Gage with SSR OutputDAM00PDSG2SA0000
Strain Gage with Relay OutputDAM00PDSG2RA0000
High Speed Rate CounterDAM00I02C0000000

 

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