July 20, 2009 - Red Lion Controls introduces the XCGSM, GSM Cellular Modem expansion card for their Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series data acquisition products. With the XCGSM, cellular connectivity is enabled for a wide range of remote and mobile data management applications—without the use of external third party modems. Improving upon the already advanced communications and data solutions provided by the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series, the XCGSM Modem Card allows for complete system integration and control from cellular and web devices.
The XCGSM expansion card allows users to connect with their real-time production data via cell phone and email, increasing the already advanced communications of the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series—which previously provided cellular connectivity only through the use of external third-party modems. Red Lion Data Stations or Modular Controllers equipped with an XCGSM card can send early warnings of process failures via text messaging and email, affording users faster reactions to alarm states and potentially preventing significant damage to products and equipment.
Once connected to the cellular network, users can take advantage of the powerful XCGSM feature set, including integrated IT-Ready data logging of system performance and events for later review, powerful port-sharing for control and programming of numerous PLCs and other devices, additional features that make the XCGSM an ideal data monitoring solution including:
- Enables cellular communication via an embedded expansion card
- Features simple and fast configuration via Red Lion’s free Crimson 2.0 software
- Utilizes a standard “SIM card,” affording users the ability to choose their own cellular plan
- Allows for operation in frequencies across the Americas, Europe and Asia through a Quad-band modemRed Lion Controls, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of industrial control solutions worldwide.
Products include digital/analog control and monitoring, panel meters, PID control, human-machine interface panels, signal conditioning, protocol conversion and data logging products.