Overview
The Red Lion Controls DSPLE000 Data Station Plus is a multi-protocol converter engineered for industrial data collection and device communication. The Red Lion Data Station Plus was designed to act as a nexus for industrial data collection and management. This compact device enables disparate systems to exchange data seamlessly, making it ideal for retrofit applications, legacy system integration, and modern industrial automation networks.
Key Features
- Multi-Protocol Conversion: The DSPLE000 is a Protocol Converter converts up to 15 protocols simultaneously.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: It features three built-in serial ports and a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet port, enabling seamless communication between disparate devices through protocol conversion.
- Configuration & Data Management: The CompactFlash card allows new configuration files to be loaded into the Data Station Plus. The USB port may be used for blazing fast file downloads, or to mount the Data Station’s CompactFlash card as an external drive to your PC.
- Extensive Driver Support: Built-in driver list enables easy integration with PLCs, PCs, and SCADA systems for rapid deployment.
- DIN Rail Mounting: The Data Station’s DIN rail mounting saves time and panel space and snaps easily onto standard top hat (T) profile DIN rail.
Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: 24 VDC ± 10%, 200 mA min. (without expansion card), 1 Amp max.
- Operating Temperature (DSPLE000): 0 to 50 °C
- Storage Temperature: -30 to 70 °C
- Serial Ports: 2 x RJ11 (RS-232), 1 x RJ45 (RS-422/RS-485)
- Ethernet: 1 x RJ45 (10/100 Base-TX)
- USB Port: Programming and data transfer
- Construction: Burgundy high-impact plastic and stainless steel case.
- Mounting: Snaps onto standard DIN style top hat (T) profile mounting rails (EN50022 -35 x 7.5 and -35 x 15).
- Weight: 15.1 oz (428 g)
- Certifications: CE Approved, EN 61326-1, EN 61010-1, RoHS Compliant, UL Listed (File #E302106), UL Hazardous (File #E317425), ABS Approved.
Typical Applications
- Legacy device integration and protocol bridging in manufacturing plants
- Cross-platform data acquisition for SCADA systems and distributed control networks
- Industrial IoT gateways for real-time monitoring and remote diagnostics
- Automotive, pharmaceutical, and food processing production lines requiring multi-vendor equipment synchronization
- Panel-mount data logging and monitoring in constrained control cabinet spaces
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 serial devices (PLCs, drives, meters, sensors)
- Ethernet networks and industrial switches supporting 10/100 Base-TX
- CANopen, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, and other fieldbus networks via protocol drivers
- Crimson 2.0 and Crimson 3 configuration software (Windows-based)
- Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and other major automation platforms
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The DSPLE000 is the protocol-conversion-only variant of the Data Station Plus family; models DSPSX000 and DSPGT000 offer extended data logging and web server functionality and should not be used as direct replacements without system redesign.
Works With
- Crimson 2.0 and Crimson 3 configuration software
- Standard web browsers for virtual HMI access (on higher-spec models)
- Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and 300+ additional protocol stacks
- CompactFlash storage for configuration and data files in FAT16 format
- USB-based configuration download and external drive mounting
