Red Lion Embedded Modem Enables Cellular HMI Connectivity

Red Lion Controls announces the G3GSM - GSM Cellular Modem card for its G3 line of HMIs. The G3GSM allows the G3 operator interface products to communicate with operators via cellular technology, providing connectivity for remote and mobile applications. The expansion card is configured with Red Lion’s free Crimson software, and uses a SIM card – allowing customers to choose their own cellular provider.

Upon establishing a cellular connection to a G3 with G3GSM installed, users can take advantage of G3 series remote capabilities, which include a built-in web server to allo viewing of the same screens that are displayed on the G3, and the ability to upload/download G3 databases without being onsite.

“While wireless connectivity is not new to the G3 series, the wireless connection was previously only possible through external third-party modems,” said Jesse Benefiel, Red Lion Product Manager. “Now with the easily configured G3GSM modem card embedded within the G3 Series HMI, users can experience a reliable, flexible solution.”

With the G3GSM and required SIM card, users can choose the cellular provider and plan that best meets their level of desired connectivity – either on-demand or permanent. The on-demand connection is established only when the G3 needs to perform a function of sending or receiving data and is usually less expensive than the permanent connection which is continually established and requires a fixed URL and/or an IP address.