Description
🔹 Product Overview
The Red Lion DA30D0F000000000 is a DA30D high-performance protocol converter and data acquisition system designed to connect different industrial devices, communication networks, and data sources within an automation environment.
The DA30D combines protocol conversion, data logging, web-based monitoring, virtual HMI functions, and multiple serial/Ethernet interfaces in one industrial communication platform. It supports communication with more than 300 industrial protocols and can be configured using Crimson 3.1 software.
This makes the DA30D particularly useful for integrating legacy PLCs, HMIs, drives, meters, controllers, and other field devices with newer Ethernet-based or IIoT systems.
⚙️ Key Features
- Red Lion DA30D high-performance data acquisition platform
- Part number DA30D0F000000000
- Industrial protocol conversion for multi-vendor systems
- Support for 300+ industrial protocols
- 10/100 Ethernet communication
- Two RS-232 ports
- One RS-485 serial port
- USB host and USB device interfaces
- SD card data logging
- Built-in web server
- Virtual HMI functionality
- Expansion port for optional communication modules
- MQTT and OPC UA integration capabilities
- Crimson 3.1 configuration environment
- 10–30 VDC power input
- DIN-rail mounting
- IP40 enclosure
📋 Technical Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Red Lion |
| Model | DA30D0F000000000 |
| Product Series | DA30D |
| Product Name | High-Performance Protocol Converter & Data Acquisition System |
| Product Type | Industrial Communication / Data Acquisition Module |
| Ethernet Interface | 1 × 10/100Base-TX |
| Serial Interfaces | 2 × RS-232 + 1 × RS-485 |
| USB Interfaces | 1 × USB Host + 1 × USB Device |
| Power Supply | 10–30 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
🔄 Protocol Conversion & Communication
The DA30D is designed to act as a communication bridge between equipment using different industrial protocols.
Its Ethernet interface can communicate with multiple protocols simultaneously, while the serial ports provide connectivity to older RS-232 and RS-485 equipment. This is useful when upgrading a control system without immediately replacing every legacy device.
Typical integration paths can include:
Legacy serial device → DA30D → Ethernet network → PLC / SCADA / MES
or:
PLC / Controller → DA30D → Web interface / database / cloud service
The expansion port can also accommodate optional communication modules for networks such as CAN, DeviceNet, J1939, and PROFIBUS-DP.
🌐 Web Server & Virtual HMI
The DA30D includes an integrated web server that provides remote access to configured data and control functions.
Its virtual HMI capability supports three selectable resolutions:
- 480 × 272
- 800 × 480
- 1280 × 720
The web interface supports modern browser-based access features, including HTTPS operation. This allows the DA30D to provide operator visibility without requiring a separate physical HMI for every application.
💾 Data Logging & IIoT Integration
The DA30D provides an SD card slot for data logging and database transfer. The platform also supports data, event, and security logging, making it useful for applications requiring historical information or diagnostic records.
For newer automation architectures, the DA30D provides MQTT connectivity and embedded OPC UA functionality. This can help bridge existing industrial equipment with higher-level monitoring, analytics, and IIoT systems.
🏭 Typical Applications
The Red Lion DA30D can be used in:
- PLC communication conversion
- SCADA data acquisition
- Industrial machine monitoring
- Factory automation networks
- Legacy equipment modernization
- Production data collection
- Energy and utility monitoring
- Drive and motor-system integration
- Remote equipment monitoring
- IIoT gateway applications
- Multi-vendor automation systems
- Data logging and historical trending
🔌 Installation & Commissioning
Before installation, confirm the required communication protocols, power supply, network topology, and existing device interfaces.
Recommended procedure:
- Verify the exact DA30D model number.
- Confirm the available RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, and USB connections.
- Prepare the required communication cables.
- Mount the unit on the appropriate DIN rail.
- Connect the 10–30 VDC supply using the designated terminal block.
- Connect the serial and Ethernet devices.
- Configure the communication drivers using Crimson 3.1.
- Verify baud rate, parity, station address, and protocol parameters.
- Test communication between each connected device.
- Confirm data logging and web-server functions if used.
The DA30D uses a removable three-position power terminal block and is intended for a Class 2 or equivalent limited-energy power source.
🔍 Troubleshooting
Ethernet Communication Failure
Check the Ethernet cable, network switch, IP configuration, subnet settings, and selected protocol driver. Verify that the connected device is using the expected Ethernet service.
RS-232 Device Not Responding
Check the transmit/receive wiring and serial parameters. Baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits, and device address must match the connected equipment.
RS-485 Communication Problems
Inspect polarity, termination, shielding, and network addressing. Incorrect RS-485 wiring can cause intermittent or complete communication failure.
Data Logging Problems
Check the SD card, available storage capacity, file configuration, and logging settings. Verify that the required data tags are correctly assigned to the logging function.
Web Interface Unavailable
Check Ethernet connectivity and the DA30D network configuration. If HTTPS is enabled, verify the configured security and certificate settings.
🧰 Maintenance
For long-term industrial operation, periodically inspect:
- DC power connections
- Ethernet and serial connectors
- DIN-rail mounting
- Cabinet ventilation
- Communication cables
- SD card condition
- Stored configuration files
- Communication diagnostics
- Internal battery status
The DA30D uses a lithium coin-cell battery with a typical service life of approximately five years.
Keeping a backup of the Crimson configuration is strongly recommended before making major system changes.
🔄 Replacement Considerations
When replacing an existing DA30D, match the complete part number rather than only the DA30D family name.
For DA30D0F000000000, verify:
- DA30D hardware version
- Communication configuration
- Crimson project
- Serial-port assignments
- Ethernet settings
- Expansion module requirements
- SD card configuration
- Web-server settings
- Database and logging requirements
A DA30D replacement can be especially valuable when an older machine depends on multiple communication protocols and replacing the connected equipment would be significantly more expensive.
❓ FAQ
What is the Red Lion DA30D0F000000000?
It is a DA30D high-performance protocol converter and data acquisition system with data logging, web-server, and virtual-HMI functions.
How many serial ports does the DA30D have?
The DA30D provides two RS-232 ports and one RS-485 serial interface.
Does the DA30D support Ethernet?
Yes. It has one 10/100 Ethernet port.
What power supply does the DA30D require?
The specified operating range is 10–30 VDC.
Can the DA30D connect legacy serial equipment to Ethernet?
Yes. Protocol conversion between serial and Ethernet devices is one of its primary applications.
Does it support data logging?
Yes. The DA30D includes an SD card slot and data-logging functionality.
What software is used to configure the DA30D?
The DA30D is configured using Red Lion Crimson 3.1 software.
Can the DA30D be expanded?
Yes. An expansion port supports selected communication modules, including options for CAN, DeviceNet, J1939, and PROFIBUS-DP.
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📌 Product Summary
The Red Lion DA30D0F000000000 combines industrial protocol conversion, multi-port communication, data acquisition, data logging, web access, and virtual HMI functions in a single automation platform.
With Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, USB, SD-card storage, and optional communication expansion, it is well suited to legacy equipment integration, PLC/SCADA communication, machine monitoring, production data collection, and industrial network modernization.
For replacement applications, always match the complete DA30D0F000000000 configuration and verify the existing Crimson project and communication architecture before commissioning.
