Plug-in modules for HMIs

The company says that when added to Graphite HMI operator panels, the CAN and J1939 modules remove the need for external communication gateways, saving time and money by simplifying the programming and installation costs.

Jeff Thornton, director of product management at Red Lion Controls, says:"From factories to extreme remote locations, Red Lion's Graphite series allows customers to easily connect, monitor and control processes across a broad range of industries. With this expansion, we’re adding a new chapter of modular functionality to our Graphite offering. Our CAN and J1939 modules give customers a wider range of integrated communication solutions to address varying requirements both today and tomorrow.”

Red Lion’s Graphite HMIs offer a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS text-messaging and email alerts provide early warning of process issues, which helps avoid costly downtime. In addition, protocol conversion lets programmers select 13 or more simultaneous protocols from a list of over 300 to seamlessly integrate disparate devices such as PLCs, drives, barcode readers and panel meters.