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Red Lion: Data station support

Red Lion Controls has announced DeviceNet network support for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller product series.

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Both series already offer advanced communication and data management solutions, but with the release of the XCDN DeviceNet option card, users can quickly add DeviceNet Slave connectivity to any of the Data Station Plus or Enhanced Modular Controller Master units. The card is simply added to the expansion slot during installation and configured using the company’s free Crimson 2 software. Card enables any connected devices to communicate with the DeviceNet products to realize complete system integration and data transfer.

Phone: 717/767-6511 www.redlion.com

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