Protocol Converters

Red Lion's Data Station protocol converter and data acquisition system is designed to serve as the next-generation industrial data collection and management hub. Built-in MQTT connections accelerate IIoT projects with point-and-click simplicity, while the integrated OPC UA server function eliminates the need for separate system hardware to collect and exchange data with higher-level systems. The optional SQL query feature simplifies tasks such as quality control, production scheduling, and batch and recipe management.

Choose the Best Systems for Your Application

With native support for over 300 different industrial protocols, the Data Station is the market's most versatile and user-friendly communication platform. It seamlessly manages applications from multiple vendors and connects legacy equipment to networks. Choose PLCs, drives, motion controllers, or PID controllers that work best for your specific application, regardless of vendor, and manage everything from one Red Lion Data Station.

Enhance Data Transfer to Supervisory and Enterprise Systems

The built-in OPC UA server eliminates the need for additional intermediate server hardware. Users can enable the OPC UA server with a simple Yes/No selection and make any data tags available to OPC UA clients. Deadbands can be added to any tag to reduce communication load.

Easily Integrate Multi-Generation Systems into Your IIoT Strategy

Simplify communication between legacy serial, Ethernet, and fieldbus devices that suffer from incompatible communication standards using Crimson's intuitive point-and-click interface. Build a local or cloud-based IIoT connection directly to any device using DA10D or DA30D Data Station and Crimson's easy-to-use cloud connection editor.

Automate and Manage Remote Resources

The Data Station excels at keeping personnel updated on machine and process performance. With the built-in web server, remote staff can monitor and control devices from almost any networked device. The latest-generation Data Station web server supports HTTPS access with certificates, responsive design with full-screen options ideal for tablet or mobile displays, as well as HTTP redirection, CSS, and JavaScript support. The Data Station can also alert personnel to existing or potential issues, enabling quick responses to minimize downtime.

Connect Virtually Anything to Anything with a Single Device

With up to three built-in serial ports and 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet ports, the Data Station enables seamless communication between devices. The DA30D supports up to 10 different Ethernet-based protocols, allowing various TCP protocols to communicate effortlessly. Additional communication options include CAN, DeviceNet, and Profibus, available on models with an optional card or communication module.

Leverage the Value of Industrial Data

With its built-in data, event, and security logging, the Data Station protocol converter and data acquisition system provides an efficient way to store continuous data, events, and alarms. Data can be collected from all connected devices and aggregated into a CSV file, where it can be stored, displayed, emailed*, or automatically synchronized with an FTP or Microsoft SQL server.