Converting Parker SSD DSI Files to Red Lion Crimson Files

Abstract

Parker SSD previously supplied OEM branded Red Lion HMIs. As of 2019, they are no longer supplying these HMIs.

Use Case

Converting DSI8000 and DSI3 files to Crimson files.

Notes

The Parker SSD software contained the 890-RTNX serial driver that was previously not supported by Crimson. As of Crimson 3.1 build 3114 (releasing November/December 2019), the 890-RTNX driver will be available in Crimson. In order to use this driver, a device that supports Crimson 3.1 will be required.

Crimson 3.0 does not support the monochrome units, and therefore cannot import monochrome files, so they will first need to be converted to a color HMI.

Converting from Monochrome to Color

1. Open the monochrome file.
2. Open another instance of DSI8000.
3. Click File-New.
4. Select a color model, similar (in size) to the model that will be used in Crimson 3.x.
5. In the color file, configure all of the communication settings to match the monochrome file. Most importantly, match the driver selection(s) and device name(s).
6. In the monochrome file, navigate to the Data Tags section.
7. Click on Tags at the top of the Navigation Pane.
8. On the Main tab, click the Export to File... button.
9. Save a .csv file.
10. In the color file, navigate to the Data Tags section.
11. Click on Tags at the top of the Navigation Pane.
12. On the Main tab, click the Import from File... button.
13. Select the file saved in step #9.
14. Click Open.
15. One at a time, copy and paste the programs, data logs, and web server files from the monochrome file to the color file.
16. Follow the steps in the next section to convert the file to a Crimson file.

Converting DSI8000 Files to Crimson 2.0

1. Extract the DSI800 to C2.zip file.

2. Rename the Parker SSD file to convert.dsi.

3. Place the file into the folder extracted in step 1.

4. Run the batch file.

5. Allow administrative access.

6. The converted.cd2 file is now ready for use.

Converting DSI3 Files to Crimson 3.0

1. Extract the DSI3 to C3.zip file.

2. Rename the Parker SSD file to convert.ds3.

3. Place the file into the folder extracted in step 1.

4. Run the batch file.

5. Allow administrative access.

6. The converted.cd3 file is now ready for use.

Converting Crimson 2.0 Files to Crimson 3.0

1. Open Crimson 3.0.
2. Click File-Import.
3. Select the Crimson 2.0 file.
4. Click Open.
5. Select the model that will be used.
6. Click File-Save.

Converting Crimson 3.0 Files to Crimson 3.1

1. Open Crimson 3.1.
2. Click File-Import.
3. Select the Crimson 3.0 file.
4. Click Open.
5. Select the model that will be used.
6. Click File-Save.

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.