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Red Lion FlexEdge™ Edge Automation Platform

Red Lion’s FlexEdge™ Intelligent Edge Automation Platform is a scalable solution to integrate complex
multi-vendor environments into digital transformation strategies. The changeable sled architecture
enables organisations to leverage new communication technologies as they become available.

Powered by the programming software Crimson® 3.2, you can select the right software functionality for the application: Networking gateway, protocol gateway, advanced IIoT gateway or an automation controller with IEC 61131 capabilities.

Red Lion FlexEdge™ is a unique solution that can be expanded through software upgrades (OT) and flexibly adapts to new communication standards (IT) on one platform.

Red Lion FlexEdge™ General features

  • Integrates IT and OT on one platform
  • Flexible field-unlockable software upgrades with MQTT connection to pre-configured IIoT platforms
  • Retrofitting: Digitalisation of legacy equipment with protocol conversion >300 protocols – 1000 combinations
  • Secured datalogging with large storage and back-up
  • Changeable modular connection: Cloud/On Premise, 5G ready
  • Virtual HMI for a live remote monitoring
  • UL Class 1, Div.2 - ATEX / IECEx – ABS/DNV

Red Lion DA50A

The DA50A features one communication sled, and on-board I/O. A variety of serial and Ethernet ports enable easy integration to any application.

DA50A Technical specification

  • Inputs; 1 x digital/analogue
  • Outputs; 1 x digital (open circuit)
  • Ethernet port'; 1 x WAN-1x LAN
  • Serial ports; 1 x RS232-1 x RS485
  • Input voltage; 12-24V d.c.
  • Minimum power; 2.5-2.6W
  • Operating temperature; -40 to 75°C
  • Certifications; ATEX, IECEx, UL hazardous

Red Lion DA70A

Up to three communications sleds can be added as requirements change. Rugged, field-installable PID control and I/O modules adapt to any industrial application.

DA70A Technical specification

  • I/O; Up to 10 modules
  • Ethernet port; 1 x WAN-1 x LAN
  • Serial ports; 1/2 x RS232-2/1 x RS485
  • Input voltage; 12-24V d.c.
  • Minimum power; 4-4.5W
  • Operating temperature; -40 to 75°C
  • Certifications; ATEX, IECEx, UL hazardous

 

How Do I Order Red Lion FlexEdge™ ?

Some people asked how to specify and order the Red Lion FlexEdge™, so our Technical Support Engineers
have made it easy for you with our 4 step guide to specifying Red Lion FlexEdge;

Step 1. Select Your Software Group

Using this chart  choose the software group that meets your needs, either Networking Gateway,
Protocol Gateway, Advanced IIoT Gateway or Automation Controller

 

Step 2. Select Your FlexEdge Model

Software Group

DA50A

DA70A
(1x232, 2x485 Serial Ports)

DA70A
(2x232, 1x485 Serial Ports)

Networking Gateway

DA50A0BNN0000010

DA70A0GNNNNNN010

DA70A0FNNNNNN010

Protocol Gateway

DA50A0BNN0000020

DA70A0GNNNNNN020

DA70A0FNNNNNN020

Advanced IIoT Gateway

DA50A0BNN0000030

DA70A0GNNNNNN030

DA70A0FNNNNNN030

Advanced IIoT Gateway
(HDMI enabled)

DA50A1BNN0000030

DA70A1GNNNNNN030

DA70A1FNNNNNN030

Automation Controller

DA50A0BNN0000040 DA70A0GNNNNNN040 DA70A0FNNNNNN040

Automation Controller
(HDMI enabled)

DA50A1BNN0000040 DA70A1GNNNNNN040 DA70A1FNNNNNN040

 

Step 3. Add Your Communication Sleds - One for DA50A, or up to 3 for DA70A

  • 4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular sled for North America                             DAS00CL9C4SAM000
  • 4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular sled for North America (Verizon)            DAS00CL9C4SVZ000
  • 4G LTE (Cat. 4) Cellular sled for EU, SE Asia and Asia Pacific       DAS00CL9C4SEU000
  • 4G LTE (Cat. 1) Cellular sled for Australia                                       DAS00CL9C1SAZ000
  • 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi sled                                                                      DAS00WF10N0AM000
  • Dual isolated RS-232 ports sled                                                       DAS00PN2221IS000
  • Dual isolated RS-485 ports sled                                                       DAS00PN2442IS000
  • Mixed isolated RS-232/RS-485 ports sled                                       DAS00PN2245IS000 
  • 1 port USB 2.0 host sled                                                                    DAS00PN40U400000

 

Step 4. Add up to three I/O and PID control modules (for 70A models only)

  • 8 x digital inputs/8 x SSR outputs                                                    DAM00I0DI0000000
  • 8 x digital inputs/8 x relay outputs                                                  DAM00I0DI0R00000
  • 6 x universal inputs                                                                            DAM00I0UIN610000
  • 8 x analogue outputs                                                                         DAM00I00UT8I0000
  • Single PID, relay and analogue outputs                                          DAM00PDP1RA00000
  • Single PID, SSR and analogue outputs                                            DAM00PDP1SA00000
  • Dual PID relay outputs                                                                       DAM00PDP2R000000
  • Dual PID SSR outputs                                                                         DAM00PDP2S000000
  • Dual PID SSR and heater current monitor                                      DAM00PDP2SM00000

 

Looking for More Information? We can help with that...

The Red Lion FlexEdge is a brand new product range which could revolutionise your network connectivity. If you have any questions or would like more information about how you select the correct FlexEdge products for your application, please give our Technical Support Team a call on 01254 685900. They will be happy to help!

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Red Lion FlexEdge PDF Downloads

 

Red Lion FlexEdge™ 'How to' Videos
 

Red Lion FlexEdge Product Installation Guide
FlexEdge Product Installation Guide

 

Red Lion FlexEdge DA50A Sled Installation
FlexEdge DA50A Sled Installation Guide

 

Red Lion FlexEdge DA70A Sled Installation
FlexEdge DA70A Sled Installation Guide

 

Red Lion FlexEdge DA70A I/O Module Installation
FlexEdge DA70A Sled Installation Guide