Red Lion Controls Crimson
Easy-to-use programming software for HMIs and data acquisition.
Overview
Crimson is a powerful and easy-to-use software from Red Lion Controls for configuring their HMI panels, controllers, and data acquisition devices. It is particularly well-known for its extensive protocol conversion capabilities, allowing disparate industrial devices to communicate with each other. Crimson provides a graphical interface for setting up data tags, designing HMI screens, and configuring communication.
✨ Key Features
- Extensive protocol conversion (over 300 protocols)
- Drag-and-drop HMI screen design
- Data logging and trending
- Web server for remote access
- Alarming and event management
- Free software
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unmatched protocol conversion capabilities
- Free, easy-to-use software
- Versatile hardware that combines HMI, control, and data acquisition
Unique Value: Solves complex industrial communication challenges with powerful and easy-to-use protocol conversion, combined with a versatile HMI and data acquisition platform.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Factory automation
- Oil and gas
- Water and wastewater
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large, multi-server SCADA applications.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers far superior protocol conversion capabilities compared to most other HMI software, making it an ideal choice for integrating legacy or disparate systems.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The Crimson software is free to download and use.
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