Red Lion launches new strain gauge modules, J1939 and CAN protocol sleds

With a software-selectable 5 VDC or 10 VDC stable bridge excitation voltage, each strain gauge module can drive up to four 350W bridges.

Red Lion®, a manufacturer of innovative technologies that empower industrial organisations to access, connect and visualise 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 SSR and relay output options. Both offer single-loop PID capabilities to monitor, measure, and control equipment. The modules are designed to thrive in harsh environments and 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. The protocol sleds provide a seamless interface between industrial equipment and the controller environment. They 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 extract more value from industrial data. Easy-to-use installation and configuration save time, boost operational performance, improve plant efficiency, and minimise downtime.

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