Red Lion Launches New Strain Gauge Modules and J1939 and CAN Protocol Sleds for the FlexEdge® Platform

FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform is now scalable with Strain Gauge Modules and J1939 and CAN Protocol Sleds

York, Pa. - February 12, 2024 - Red Lion®, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empowers industrial organizations to access, connect and visualize their data, is pleased to announce the launch of new strain gauge modules and J1939 and CAN protocol sleds designed to enhance and scale its FlexEdge® Intelligent Edge Automation Platform.


The new strain gauge modules are easily installable and configurable and come in both SSR output and relay output options. Both offer single loop PID capabilities to monitor, measure, and control equipment. Designed to thrive in harsh environments, the modules accept signals from load cell, pressure, and torque bridge transducers. With a software-selectable 5 VDC or 10 VDC stable bridge excitation voltage, each strain gauge module can drive up to four 350W bridges. The inputs are also software selectable for low level inputs at ±20 mV, ±33 mV, and ±200 mV full scale.

Alongside the new strain gauge capabilities, Red Lion launched two field-installable sleds, serving either the J1939 or CAN protocol. Providing a seamless interface between industrial equipment and the controller environment, the protocol sleds can be powered and configured directly from the FlexEdge® DA50 or DA70 controller using Red Lion's Crimson software.

The new modules make critical performance data easier to gather, more accurate, and actionable in real time. This lets equipment operators and business leaders drive more value out of industrial data. Easy-to-use installation and configuration save time, boost operational performance, improve plant efficiency, and minimize downtime.

For more information and model specifications for the Strain Gauge Modules and the J1939 and CAN Protocol Sleds for use with Red Lion's FlexEdge platform, visit redlion.net/Flexedge. For more information about Red Lion, visit www.redlion.net.

About Red Lion

Red Lion is focused on being THE Industrial Data Company™️. We empower industrial organizations around the world to unlock the value of data by developing and manufacturing innovative products and solutions to access, connect and visualize their information. Red Lion's global manufacturing and support facilities serve customers in factory automation, alternative energy, oil and gas, power and utilities, transportation, water and wastewater industry segments. We provide scalable solutions for cloud connectivity, edge intelligence and asset management, industrial Ethernet switches and industry leading panel meters and operator panels, to make it easy for companies to gain real-time data visibility that drives productivity.

For more information, please visit www.redlion.net.

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