Red Lion, a global innovator and technology manufacturer that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect, and visualize their data, announces feature enhancements to its N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches, first released in January of this year. As industries modernize their facilities and digitally transform operations to leverage the power of industrial…
New HDMI feature from Red Lion
Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, introduces FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform with HDMI. As industries around the world digitalize their operation, the need to securely access and visualize data to power their performance in real time is crucial. FlexEdge with HDMI, powered…
Red Lion new ethernet switches set a new standard for performance, reliability, and ease of use
Red Lion, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organizations to access, connect, and visualize their data, introduces N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to…
Gigabit Ethernet switches simplify configuration and boost security
Red Lion now offers N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments. The…
Red Lion launches a next generation Graphical Panel Meter, PM-50
Red Lion introduces the next generation of panel meters, PM-50. This graphical panel meter, PM-50, expands Red Lion’s existing award-winning panel meter portfolio. The PM-50 is available as a 3.5-inch or 4.3-inch graphical touchscreen display. Using simple “swipe” technology, users can easily switch between relevant screens and receive comprehensive operational data for monitoring equipment and…
Red Lion introduces NT4008 Gigabit layer 2 PROFINET switches
Red Lion introduces the NT4008, an 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series. The NT4008 series switches are certified to meet PROFINET PNIO v2.34 Conformance Class-B standards to ensure seamless integration into PROFINET networks using standard PLC configuration and management tools. Red Lion’s NT4008 are UL Class 1, Division 2 and ATEX listed for use…
Red Lion expands SixTRAK line of industrial RTUs
Red Lion Controls announces the expansion of its SixTRAK line of industrial RTUs with the launch of ST-IPm-8460 powered by the Red Lion Workbench, which uses an IEC61131-3 compliant editor and runtime engine. Designed for applications that need increased processing and communication speed and storage, the new RTU provides the flexibility and reliability that customers…
Red Lion´s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge automation platform integrates IT and OT
Red Lion´s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform now combines the scalability of Linux with the power of Crimson 3.2 software into one user-friendly operating system. This fusion enables a single FlexEdge controller to provide advanced networking, security, and automation. By integrating information technology and operational technology, FlexEdge helps customers reduce costs, improve data security, and…
FlexEdge brings versatility to edge computing
Red Lion Controls, global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, launched the FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform. This system brings a new degree of versatility to edge computing, while its ease of use makes productivity and efficiency gains from digital transformation initiatives accessible with point-and-click simplicity. FlexEdge´s modular design and…
DA10D and DA30D protocol conversion and Data Acquisition Devices
Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, announced the release of the DA10D and DA30D Protocol Conversion and Data Acquisition devices today. Unlike other gateways or protocol converters that rely on complicated scripting or additional server hardware to connect to enterprise systems, the DA10D and DA30D…
New Graphite Edge Controller for Extreme Industrial Environments
Red Lion Controls announced the new Graphite® Edge Controller. The compact rugged industrial controller offers highly scalable I/O and combines networking and data visualization with industry standard IEC 61131 control capabilities in a small, easy-to-deploy footprint. The Graphite Edge Controller is ideal for process and factory automation customers who require a rugged industrial controller with…
RAM 9000 receives ATEX approval
Red Lion has announced that the Sixnet series RAM 9000 industrial cellular RTUs have received ATEX zone 2, category 3 approval and are safe for use in potentially hazardous environments. Features of the RAM 9000 include: NEW data logging capabilities: record I/O registers on SD Card or internal memory High-density on-board I/O: lowers total system…
Red Lion’s RAM 9000 receives ATEX approval
Red Lion has announced that its Sixnet series RAM 9000 industrial cellular RTUs have received ATEX zone 2, category 3 approval and are safe for use in potentially hazardous environments.
High density E3 I/O modules
Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced the availability of its new rugged E3 I/O module platform, a set of 17 high-density I/O modules with hardened metal enclosures and powerful communication options. This versatile platform marks Red Lion’s first rugged I/O modules configurable using…
Red Lion Controls wins Telit award
Red Lion Controls has announced that the company recently won the “2016 Device Partner” Award from Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), at the Telit IoT Innovation Conference in Fort Lauderdale. This achievement follows Red Lion’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hardware integration and certification with Telit’s deviceWISE platform. “The industrial…
Red Lion commits to bring clarity to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Red Lion Controls announced a new initiative dedicated to helping customers realize the promise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). A new Red Lion facility in St. Louis, the IIoT Innovation Center, will drive this effort through a focused engineering, product and sales team dedicated to building on Red Lion’s existing IIoT expertise. “Our…
Red Lion’s rugged Graphite HMIs receive ABS approval for maritime (offshore) applications
Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced that its rugged Graphite Human Machine Interface (HMI) operator panels have been tested to meet ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) standards. ABS approval assures equipment is safe for operation in a manner that protects life, property and the
Red Lion Controls adds 4G LTE cellular support
Red Lion has announced that its Sixnet series RAM industrial cellular RTUs now provide high-speed global 4G LTE network support for use with many cellular carriers worldwide. The addition of global 4G LTE network support to company RAM RTUs lets customers easily connect, monitor and control high-bandwidth applications worldwide. In addition, a powerful built-in event
Red Lion extends PAX®2C PID control by adding FlexBus™ support
Red Lion Controls announced the integration of FlexBus™ technology to its PAX®2C proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller portfolio. By inserting field installable FlexCard™ modules, users can now populate PAX2C PID controllers in more than 150 configurations to monitor and control multiple application processes on a single display. Red Lion’s advanced PAX2C modular platform provides an easy upgrade…
RAM Event Engine from Red Lion
Red Lion announced our Sixnet® series RAM® industrial cellular RTUs now feature a web-based user-configurable event engine that can trigger I/O and relays or send SMS text messages based on real-time operational data. With connectivity options such as I/O, serial, Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi, RAM RTUs easily integrate with existing equipment to provide a remote…
Red Lion adds HSPA+ cellular plug-in module to Graphite HMI platform
New communication option creates powerful hmi solution to remotely monitor and control equipment Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced the availability of an HSPA+ (GMHSPA) cellular module for its Graphite Human Machine Interface (HMI) platform. The new module uses an HSPA+ cellular network to
8-port Gigabit switch delivers plug-and-play performance to industrial apps
Red Lion issued a press release today to announce the addition of the N-Tron series 1008TX unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch to our industrial networking portfolio. The new 8-port all-Gigabit switch delivers plug-and-play wire-speed performance to industrial applications. Housed in a compact hardened metal DIN-rail mountable enclosure, the 1008TX provides industry-leading shock (200g) and vibration (50g)
Gigabit and PoE+ DIN-rail switches
Compact DIN-rail mountable switches expand the N-Tron series NT24k managed Gigabit Ethernet industrial switch platform. The all-Gigabit and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) IEEE802.3af/at switches deliver wire-speed performance in harsh environments where space may be limited. The hardened metal housing provides shock (200 g) and vibration (50 g) tolerance coupled with a -40 to 85°…
How to secure industrial systems for the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is real, but it is not about accessing everything from everywhere. It’s about accessing what is necessary in a way that provides the most value, and the right communication infrastructure will ensure that this is exactly what happens. Mike Granby • President • Red Lion Controls The Internet of Things, the…
Three effective visual management solutions using KPIs to improve profitability
This article is the introduction of a white paper by Red Lion Controls. Strategic philosophies or practices such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and Continuous Improvement are used by many organizations to help improve processes, drive productivity and maintain a competitive edge in today’s ever-increasing global economy. Despite varying concepts, each