Automation Platform,
powered by Crimson®
Configuration Software
Access Your Data in Real-time
Red Lion’s FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform, powered by Crimson®, gives industrial organizations the complete, scalable access they need to take full advantage of all the industrial data embedded in your operations. It provides the critical features industrial companies need to bridge their current manufacturing and production systems with older equipment using legacy data protocols:
- Powerful data access capabilities
- Trusted cybersecurity features
- All-in-one programming environment eliminates multiple configuration tools
The FlexEdge platform has been engineered for fast, efficient deployment in existing networks — and the faster you can deploy its capabilities, the quicker you can start leveraging the value of your industrial data. When you unlock this data, real-time monitoring enables improved control and operational performance. FlexEdge provides a smart, secure, scalable solution to easily integrate complex multi-vendor environments into digital transformation strategies, while providing a modular, future-proof edge computing solution that is easy to change and upgrade as new requirements develop.
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 cloud 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.
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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.
Base Units
DA50A 1-Sled Modular Gateway
The DA50A features one communication sled, and on-board I/O. A variety of serial and Ethernet ports enable easy integration to any application.
DA70A 3-Sled Modular Gateway with Scalable I/O
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.
| 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 |
Communication and I/O
Communications Sleds
Avoid costly and complex rip-and-replace scenarios by adding new communications technologies as they become available.
| Description | Model Number |
| 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 Ethernet Port Sled | DAS00PN1EE200000 |
| CAN Protocol Sled | DAS00PN8CA6IS000 |
| J1939 Protocol Sled | DAS00PN8J16IS000 |
| 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 |
I/O and PID Control Modules
Rugged, field-installable PID control and I/O modules ensure a solution that adapts to almost any industrial application need.
| Description | Model Number |
| Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) SSR Outputs | DAM00I0DI0000000 |
| Eight (8) Digital Inputs, Eight (8) Relay Outputs | DAM00I0DI0R00000 |
| Six (6) Universal Inputs | DAM00I0UIN6I0000 |
| Eight (8) Analog Outputs | DAM00I00UT8I0000 |
| Eight (8) Relay Outputs | DAM00I08R0000000 |
| I/O Mix Module with 2UI | DAM00I0IN2DA0000 |
| I/O Mix Module with 4UI | DAM00I0IN4DA0000 |
| Single PID, Relay and Analog Outputs | DAM00PDP1RA00000 |
| Single PID, SSR and Analog Outputs | DAM00PDP1SA00000 |
| Dual PID, Relay Outputs | DAM00PDP2R000000 |
| Dual PID, SSR Outputs | DAM00PDP2S000000 |
| Dual PID, SSR and Heater Current Monitor | DAM00PDP2SM00000 |
| Strain Gage with SSR Output | DAM00PDSG2SA0000 |
| Strain Gage with Relay Output | DAM00PDSG2RA0000 |
| High Speed Rate Counter | DAM00I02C0000000 |
| Note: Modules can only be added to DA70A models. Modules cannot be added to Networking Gateway models. Up to 10 modules max can be added to supporting models. | |
