Red Lion Data Station Plus ZR Series protocol gateway

The Red Lion enhanced ZR Series of the Data Station Plus is designed to act as the key connection point for industrial data collection and management. The series offers protocol conversion, data logging and remote machine access at processing speeds six times faster than previous versions.

The series simplifies complex plant-floor environments by allowing disparate devices to communicate seamlessly using a 10/100base-TX ethernet port that supports up to ten protocols simultaneously. In addition, the ethernet port and three built-in serial ports leverage more than 250 communication drivers to convert numerous protocols simultaneously and connect and collect data from virtually any PLC, drive or barcode scanner.

A built-in data logger logs tags at user-programmable rates before automatically time stamping each tag. The information can then be stored in an open CSV file format, allowing easy access from virtually any application. The series can also synchronise log files with any FTP or Microsoft SQL server for further analysis. In addition, USB host capabilities allow thumb drives for programming and log file storage as well as other USB devices to be used.

To extend production monitoring to remote personnel, the series also provides text message and email alerts. The improved extra-large XGA size, built-in web server enables global access to data logs and allows information to be monitored using a smartphone or internet-connected PC.