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Crimson 2.0 - Download and installation instructions

Release date: 12 May 2025

Programming software for ICM8, EPAX, LPAX, PAX®2, PAX, T16, T48, P16, P48 and CUB5 (Software Version 2.0 or higher). Also used to program the following G3 HMIs: G303 and G306 with monochrome display. For newer devices like Graphite HMIs and Data Station Plus, use Crimson® 3.0 or later.

Release notes

Crimson® 2.0 – Programming Software for Panel Meters, PID Controllers, and Select HMIs

Crimson® 2.0 is Red Lion’s trusted configuration software for a wide range of panel meters, PID controllers, and select G3 HMI models. This version supports devices such as:

  • Panel Meters & PID Controllers:
    EPAX5, EPAX6, LPAX5, LPAX6, PAX®2A, PAX2D, PAX2S, PX2C, PAXD, PAXDP, PAXH, PAXI, PAXP, PAXS, PAXT, T16, T48, P16, P48, ICM8, and CUB®5
    (Crimson 2.0 or later required)
  • G3 HMIs with Monochrome Displays:
    G303 (3-inch) and G306 (6-inch)

Crimson 2.0 offers a reliable platform for programming and configuring these devices with an intuitive interface and essential functionality.

Important Note on Product Compatibility

For programming modern Red Lion automation products, such as:

  • Graphite® and G3 Color HMIs
  • Data Station Plus
  • Modular Controller
  • ProducTVity Station
  • E3 I/O™ Modules

Please use Crimson® 3.0 or later for full compatibility and feature support.
Official testing and update support for these products in Crimson 2.0 ended in December 2016.

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How to install

Download and install Crimson 2.0, Build – 2.0.0.578

  1. Right-click on the Download link below and select Save As
  2. Select a suitable directory on your PC to save the file
  3. When the download is complete, run the file to install

Note: This build requires a PC running Windows XP or later.  Tablet PCs are not supported at this time. Crimson 2 may experience problems running under Windows 10 with touch screen or pen support enabled.  These features are not supported at this time, and will not allow Crimson to start when they are enabled.

For Windows Vista users:

After installing, also download and unzip this file, then copy the Device folder into:
C:\Program Files\Red Lion Controls\Crimson 2.0

Important notice

On March 22, 2024, Red Lion devices running Crimson® versions 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, or 2.0 encountered an issue with inaccurate timestamps in data, alarm, and event logs.

Cause: Internal software bug (this was not a cybersecurity incident).
Solution: A software fix is available.

For more information or assistance, please contact our Technical Support.

Revision history

File Build Filetype Size
Crimson Setup 2.0.578
2.0.578 .exe 57.6 MB
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Crimson 2.0 - Release Notes
.pdf 392.1 KB
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Crimson Setup 2.0.573
2.0.573 .exe 57.3 MB
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Crimson 2.0 - Release Notes
.pdf 392.1 KB
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