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Bringing industrial data technology together to transform operations

Keeping you at the cutting edge of DigitAl trAnsformAtion.

In technology, the edge is where the action is. Where new ideas emerge. Where progress happens first.

In today’s complex operations, edge technology is revolutionizing the way information is communicated,

monitored, and controlled.

FlexEdgeTM is a highly scalable IIoT platform that embodies communication technology at its core and layers

on powerful automation features like industry-leading protocol conversion, multichannel alerts, visualization,

data logging, IIoT cloud connectivity, and advanced networking features.

linking yesterDAy, toDAy, AnD tomorrowThe FlexEdge platform includes capabilities to help ensure that your capital investment will stay relevant and

connected for years to come. The FlexEdge platform allows you to connect your equipment’s proprietary protocols

to modern, open standards like OPC UA for enterprise visibility. Red Lion’s protocol driver library adds further value

by unlocking the data already available in existing equipment. The drag-and-drop simplicity of protocol conversion in

our Crimson® software enables you to quickly respond to new needs without costly redevelopment.

As an IIoT gateway, protocol converter, scalable edge controller, and web-based HMI, FlexEdge is your all-in-one

platform for improving productivity at the edge.

secure network communicAtions between locAl AnD wiDe AreA networksThe platform also offers advanced network security features such as a stateful firewall, access control list (ACL),

packet filtering, and VPN connections, all designed to help protect against unwanted intrusions.

Additional benefits include:

• Routing between subnets, allowing users to maintain clean separation within a network by defining logical

boundaries between different functions

• Reduced traffic which, in turn, helps maximize the efficiency of your bandwidth and network

• Network Address Translation (NAT), enabling engineers to create easily manageable, repeatable programs

that can be used across cells or factories without the need for additional costly PLC network interfaces,

all while adding another layer of network security

Additionally, the web-based event engine can be customized to trigger I/O or email alerts,

allowing personnel to be notified about any critical events.

Many features. working in hArmony.

flexible ArchitectureUntil now, modern industrial applications demanded a variety of products to meet their many different

requirements. Red Lion’s modular platform enables users to consolidate a variety of devices into one—for simplified

deployment and easier maintenance. It also allows for a deployment today, with the possibility to address new

requirements without replacing the entire device or losing continuity. With the ability to address up to nine serial

ports, multiple Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, and cellular communications, the modular architecture adapts to past, present,

and future technologies.

eAsier, fAster, AnD smoother softwAre configurAtionDrag-and-drop configuration, a huge built-in protocol library, and access to critical monitoring and logging features

make connecting assets easier and more error-free than ever. With so many features built into Crimson, a user

doesn’t need any other applications to bridge the communication gap between disparate serial, Ethernet, and

fieldbus devices that have been orphaned by incompatible communications standards; develop intuitive interfaces

for operators; and connect data to ERP and cloud environments.

one plAtform to rule them AllSimplifying deployment architectures allows companies to deploy more quickly without learning new software,

upgrade applications without replacing equipment, and more easily adapt to changing application requirements.

OEMs and system integrators can quickly migrate between Red Lion products without having to fully re-create user

interfaces, reenter data tags or re-write application code, and the highly flexible architecture significantly reduces

development time.

broAD rAnge of certificAtionsWith UL Class 1, Division 2, and ATEX/IECEx certifications, the FlexEdge platform can be safely deployed in

hazardous environments across the globe. With the addition of ABS/DNV, they can also be securely launched in

harsh maritime applications.

wiDe operAting temperAture rAngeThe FlexEdge platform is available in two temperature ranges: an industrial grade -10 to 50oC, and a wide-temp

range of -40 to 75oC designed for the harshest applications. With one of the widest operating temperature ranges in

the industry, no matter where your applications take you, FlexEdge is designed to be there, providing effortless and

secure access to your industrial information.

powerful integrAteD feAtures for efficiency AnD proDuctivity• Ethernet, USB, serial ports and optional Wi-Fi make communication simple

• Built-in data, event, and security logging with cryptographic signature support enhances troubleshooting

and helps meet regulatory requirements

• Advanced web server provides remote visualization and control, reducing costly site visits

trAnsform your operAtion

All-in-One Configuration, Programming, and Visualization Software

With Crimson, simple applications can be set up quickly using a step-by-step process to configure

communications protocols and define data tags. An extensive menu of built-in, point-and-click

serial and Ethernet drivers map data from virtually anything–in seconds.

Delivering a powerful and intuitive set of drag-and-drop configuration, display, and data logging

tools, Crimson was designed specifically to take full advantage of Red Lion’s product architecture.

crimson® feAtures

• All-in-one environment that eliminates need to switch between or manage

version control for multiple software packages

• An extensive library of point-and-click device drivers to quickly establish

communications between virtually any equipment

• Built-in gateway and protocol converter to Ethernet-enable any connected device

• Multilingual capability allowing OEMs to use a single database for global markets

• Complete library of over 5,000 industrial graphics in over 60 different categories,

with the ability to add custom images specific to your application

one device. enDless cApAbilities.

protocol converterIn legacy environments, widely differing suppliers and vendors make connecting disparate assets and collecting data

from them a costly and time-consuming challenge. FlexEdge includes all the protocols you need to quickly easily

connect, monitor, and control your systems.

ADvAnceD web serverThe advanced web server with JavaScript, Bootstrap, CSS and HMTL5 support delivers operations visibility

anywhere, while the virtual HMI enables an operator to interact with a deployed gateway as if they were standing

in front of it.

cellulAr gAtewAyCellular communication is an easy and secure method to connect to deployed assets to collect data and monitor

productivity. Whether on the factory floor or 1,000 miles away, FlexEdge enables you to collect data, visualize

information, and manage operations effectively. Dual SIM slots, available standard on the FlexEdge cellular

communication sled, add robustness to cellular communication and ensure connectivity where you need it,

while the ease of field installation provides peace of mind that a deployment is future-proof as new

communication standards emerge.

point-AnD-click clouD connectivityConnecting asset data to an IIoT cloud enables businesses to easily monitor and control systems and processes

without having to own and manage the server architecture. Because our cloud connectors are predefined

protocols already within our products, connecting assets to IIoT clouds is simple and straightforward.

More than a platforM. An Answer.

Here’s how FlexEdge solves the three most common

digital transformation challenges.

The challenge: It takes a variety of products to meet modern application

requirements. Often, this demands multiple devices

(for example, protocol converter + visualization + cellular

gateway + micro PLC).

the flexeDge™ solution:As a highly scalable IIoT platform with communication technology at its core and powerful automation features

like industry-leading protocol conversion, visualization, and IIoT cloud connectivity, FlexEdge makes deployment,

management, and upgrading simple and straightforward.

the chAllenge: Modern plant and factory operations are highly complex, with a wide variety of installed technologies—each

supporting a different application and posing unique requirements. As new technologies emerge (e.g., 5G),

previously installed investments are left behind or must be scrapped.

the flexeDge solution:The scalability of the platform extends to provide a customized solution for each application. FlexEdge enables

customization to the application with varying communication sleds combined with scalable, hot-swappable I/O.

The scalability enables future technology trends to be easily incorporated and/or upgraded.

The challenge: To boost efficiency and improve productivity, organizations need to gather and analyze more data, but much

of it is stranded in existing, already-installed assets and cannot be accessed without interfering with existing

production processes.

the flexeDge solution:To help users collect more data, and enable visualization, monitoring, and integration into higher-level systems

(private or public clouds, ERPs, etc.) without interfering with ongoing operations, the FlexEdge platform is designed

to seamlessly integrate within existing automation infrastructures. FlexEdge’s scalability enables customization to

the application with varying communication sleds combined with scalable, hot-swappable I/O, and also allows future

technology trends to be easily incorporated and/or upgraded.

industries serveD

• mAnufActuring

• oil & gAs

• wAter/wAstewAter

• pAckAging

• Automotive

• mAchine builDer/oem

• fActory AutomAtion

• renewAble energy/smArt griD

energy

• generAl/electronics

• intelligent trAffic systems

Benefits At A glAnce.

• A single controller packing many features into a compact

package, providing the flexibility needed to solve nearly

any networking or automation challenge.

• Ability to convert multiple industrial protocols

simultaneously with the same device.

• Rugged construction, a built-in web server and Red Lion’s

Crimson software provides a single, dependable solution

for control, networking and data visualization in even the

harshest environments.

• Field-installable sleds mean your organization can instantly

leverage new communication technologies as they become

available.

• Effortlessly stack up to 10 I/O and PID modules thanks

to a form factor that adapts to your needs and application.

• A multitude of communication options: Ethernet, Wi-Fi,

serial, USB, and cellular.

• Runs on a robust software platform that can power even

the most intense industry 4.0 applications, from predictive

maintenance to machine learning and beyond.

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inDustriAl solutions, reliAble performAnce, AnD unwAvering support

As global experts in communication, monitoring, and control for industrial automation

and networking, Red Lion has been delivering innovative solutions for over forty years.

Our automation, Ethernet, and cellular IIoT technology enables companies worldwide

to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity. Product brands include Red

Lion solutions, N-Tron, and Sixnet. With headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, the

company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Red Lion is part

of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company.

For more information about Red Lion Industrial Solutions, please visit flexedge.net

[email protected]

europe, AfricA,[email protected]

www.redlion.net

As a global expert in communication, monitoring and control

for industrial automation and networking, Red Lion has been

delivering innovative solutions for over forty years. Our automation,

Ethernet and cellular M2M technology enables companies worldwide

to gain real-time date visibility that drives productivity. Product brands

include Red Lion, N-Tron and Sixnet. With headquarters in York,

Pennsylvania, the company has offices across the Americas, Asia-Pacific

and Europe. Red Lion is part of Spectris plc, the productivity-enhancing

instrumentation and controls company. For more information, please visit

www.redlion.net.

ADLD0499 030320 © 2020 Red Lion Controls, Inc. All rights reserved. Red Lion, the Red Lion logo,

N-Tron and Sixnet are registered trademarks of Red Lion Controls, Inc. All other company and product

names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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