Automation Platform
Take it to the Edge and Beyond
for Increased Efficiency
Access Your Data in Real-time
Red Lion’s FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform, powered by Crimson®, enables users to make informed decisions by unlocking data - otherwise inaccessible. When data is unlocked, it now becomes possible to monitor your application locally, or from the cloud, in real-time to maximize operational performance. FlexEdge, the ultimate edge device, is designed to provide a scalable solution through field unlockable software, hot-swappable I/O modules, and communication sleds to accommodate changes in application. Don’t worry; integration into multi-vendor environments is what FlexEdge does best!
Red Lion's Crimson® Software:
Delivering Real Time Monitoring of Critical Applications
Crimson software is a remarkable programming platform that delivers a powerful set of drag-and-drop configuration, visualization, control, data logging tools and remote access.
- Convert up to 20 protocols simultaneously from over 300 supported drivers
- An all-in-one environment that eliminates the need for multiple configuration tools
- Connect to most MQTT cloug servers for data transfer over internet or for LAN communication via OPC UA
- Rapidly build graphic interfaces with comprehensive image library of over 5,000 industrial graphics
- Capabilities using full-featured C-type syntax programming environment to support advanced math, local variables, pass parameters, calls, return values and more
- Ability to remotely access applications through OpenVPN, IpSec and GRE tunneling protocols
- Advanced diagnostic tools useful for quicker troubleshooting with Wireshark captures, connection status, active routes etc.
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 | ✔ | ||||
Design Your Custom FlexEdge Solution
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.
Resources
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Integration
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Application Note
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Base Units
DA50A
- One communication sled, and on-board I/O
- Variety of serial and Ethernet ports enable easy integration to any application
- HDMI option available – model dependent
DA70A
- Modular design
- Up to three communications sleds
- Field-installable PID control and I/O modules
- HDMI option available – model dependent
| DA70A Base Units | |
| 0G Model 1x RS232, 2x RS485 Serial Ports |
0F Model 2x RS232, 1x RS485 Serial Ports |
| Networking Gateway | Networking Gateway |
| Protocol Gateway | Protocol Gateway |
| Advanced IIoT Gateway | Advanced IIoT Gateway |
| Advanced IIoT Gateway (HDMI® enabled) | Advanced IIoT Gateway (HDMI® enabled) |
| Automation Controller | Automation Controller |
| Automation Controller (HDMI® enabled) | Automation Controller (HDMI® enabled) |
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.
Communication and I/O
Communication Sleds
Avoid costly and complex rip-and-replace scenarios by enabling your organization to leverage new communications technologies as they become available.
I/O and PID Modules
The modular design of the DA70A allows for up to three communications sleds to be added as requirements change or new communication standards emerge. Rugged, field-installable PID control and I/O modules ensure a solution that adapts to meet almost any industrial application need.
| For DA70A Only | |
| I/O Modules | PID Control Modules |
| Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) SSR Outputs | Single PID, Relay and Analog Outputs |
| Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) Relay Outputs | Single PID, SSR and Analog Outputs |
| Six (6) Universal Inputs | Dual PID, Relay Outputs |
| Eight (8) Analog Outputs | Dual PID, SSR Outputs |
| Eight (8) Relay Outputs | Dual PID, SSR and Heater Current Monitor |
| I/O Mix Module with 2UI | |
| I/O Mix Module with 4UI | |
| Modules cannot be added to Networking Gateway models. Up to 10 modules max can be added to supporting models. |
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Design Your Custom FlexEdge Solution
