Red Lion DA50D0BNN0000000 FlexEdge Protocol Converter RS232/485 DA50D

In many factories the older machines still speak RS-232 or RS-485 while the new control system uses Ethernet. The mismatch forces engineers to add costly adapters or write custom code, which can cause downtime and errors. When production stops, you lose money and confidence. The Red Lion DA50D0BNN0000000 FlexEdge Protocol Converter RS232/485 DA50D gives you a single, reliable bridge that turns serial data into Ethernet traffic without extra wiring or programming.

Red Lion DA50D0BNN0000000 FlexEdge Protocol Converter RS232/485 DA50D with Red

Turn mismatched serial lines into smooth communication with a single Red device. This converter sits between your PLC, sensor or motor controller and the plant network, translating RS-232/RS-485 signals to TCP/IP. It lets you keep legacy equipment while moving to modern IIoT platforms. If you have trouble getting old gear to talk to a new SCADA system, this product removes the barrier and lets data flow freely.

Usages

Use the converter in a packaging line to link a barcode scanner that only has RS-232 to the central PLC. Install it in a water-treatment plant where remote pumps report status over RS-485 and need to be viewed on a web dashboard. Deploy it in a warehouse automation system to connect legacy conveyor motors to a cloud-based monitoring service. The device works in harsh temperature ranges, so it fits outdoor or industrial cabinets.

Benefits

• Keep old equipment running while you upgrade the network, saving replacement cost.
• Reduce engineering time because the device configures with point-and-click software.
• See system health instantly with the LED status ring, preventing hidden failures.
• Secure data transfer with built-in OPC UA and cryptographic logging.
• Expand storage up to 256 GB for local logging when network access is intermittent.

Key Features

• Two 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports for redundant network paths.
• One isolated RS-232 serial port for point-to-point devices.
• One isolated RS-485 port for multi-drop sensor networks.
• 1 GB flash memory with optional micro-SD expansion up to 256 GB.
• Operating temperature from -40 C to 75 C for tough environments.
• UL Class 1, Div 2 and ATEX/IECEx certifications for hazardous locations.
• Intuitive diagnostic light ring for quick status checks.
• Embedded OPC UA client and server for seamless data exchange.
• Point-and-click connectivity to popular IIoT cloud platforms.
• Advanced web server with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript for remote monitoring.
• Three virtual HMI options for on-screen control and visualization.
• Future-proof modular design that accepts field-installable communication sleds.

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