Red Lion cellular module for Graphite HMI platform

Control Logic has announced Red Lion’s HSPA+ (GMHSPA) cellular module for its Graphite HMI platform. The module uses an HSPA+ cellular network to provide high-speed data communication to remotely located assets across oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, utility and alternative energy applications.

Programmed using Red Lion’s Crimson software, the GMHSPA+ module easily plugs into Graphite HMIs to provide a space-saving solution that simplifies installation. The combined solution supports over 300 different industrial protocols, enabling users to monitor and control a large variety of disparate equipment and processes, such as temperatures, pressures, flows and levels.

It provides a powerful solution to monitor and control remote equipment, using high-speed cellular networks to eliminate expensive site visits. This allows users to receive critical device and performance data in real time, thereby saving time and money while staying informed.

Graphite HMIs offer a built-in web server that enables users to monitor and control applications via PCs, tablets or smartphones. SMS 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