Red Lion Industrial Ethernet Switches & Panel MetersIndustrial Networking + Process Display Red Lion Ethernet Switches & Panel Meters for Reliable Industrial ControlBuild rugged Ethernet networks, monitor machine data, and display process values with Red Lion N-Tron ®, Sixnet®, PAX, and PAX Lite products. What are Red Lion Ethernet switches and panel meters used for?Red Lion Ethernet switches and panel meters are used to keep industrial equipment connected, visible, and easier to troubleshoot. The Ethernet switches create a reliable communication path between control devices on the plant floor, while the panel meters give operators a clear local readout of machine or process values. This makes them useful in control panels, production lines, remote equipment sites, and systems where downtime is costly. ⚡ Choose the Right Red Lion Product by Job🔌 Basic Machine NetworkUse unmanaged N-Tron switches when you need simple plug-and-play Ethernet connections between automation devices. Best fit: 100, 300, 1000 Series 📊 Network MonitoringChoose monitored or managed switches when maintenance teams need port status, diagnostics, traffic visibility, or ring support. Best fit: 300, 500, 700, 7000 Series 🚦 Harsh or Remote SitesUse Sixnet SL or SLX switches for power, transportation, outdoor panels, and hazardous locations that need extended temperature ratings. Best fit: Sixnet SL, Sixnet SLX 📟 Machine Display + ControlUse Red Lion panel meters when operators need a front-panel display for analog, process, temperature, count, rate, or timing values. Best fit: PAX, PAX Lite 🏭 Where Red Lion Products Fit in an Automation Panel
PLC / Controller
Machine logic
Red Lion Switch
Ethernet backbone
HMI / SCADA
Operator visibility
Panel Meter
Local display/control 🧩 Red Lion Product Families
Red Lion N-Tron® Ethernet SwitchesN-Tron industrial Ethernet switches are built for control, data acquisition, and mission-critical network applications. Choose unmanaged models for simple expansion or managed models for diagnostics, redundancy, and higher network visibility. View N-Tron
Red Lion Sixnet® Ethernet SwitchesSixnet SL and SLX switches are made for demanding industrial networks in power, transportation, remote monitoring, and harsh panel environments. Options include unmanaged, monitored, managed, ring, Gigabit, and PoE switches. View Sixnet
Red Lion Panel MetersRed Lion panel meters give operators a clear front-panel display for process values and machine feedback. PAX and PAX Lite models support common industrial signals for counting, timing, rate, voltage, current, process, temperature, and strain gage applications. View Panel Meters🔵 Red Lion N-Tron Series Industrial Ethernet Switches
100 SeriesEntry-level unmanaged switches with 2 to 16 ports for cost-effective industrial network expansion. View 100 Series switches
300 SeriesUnmanaged and monitored switches with 2 to 17 ports, space-saving designs, and N-View port monitoring on select models. View 300 Series switches
500 Series8 to 26 port industrial switches with port monitoring and advanced management options for high-stress environments. View 500 Series switches
700 SeriesFully managed 8 to 16 port switches for applications that need traffic control, diagnostics, and fiber options. View 700 Series switches
1000 SeriesGigabit unmanaged switches with 2, 3, or 5 ports for compact high-speed industrial connections. View 1000 Series switches
7000 SeriesFully managed 6 to 26 port switches with Gigabit-capable transceivers for ring manager and ring member applications. View 7000 Series switches🟠 Red Lion Sixnet Series Industrial Ethernet Switches
SL Light SlimLine SwitchesSixnet SL switches support 2 to 9 ports in a compact IP30 Lexan housing. They are a practical fit for plug-and-play Fast Ethernet networks that need dual power inputs and Class I, Division 2 certification.
Key ratings: -10 to 60°C or -40 to 60°C, unmanaged and monitored ring options.
View Sixnet SL Series
SLX Standard SlimLine SwitchesSixnet SLX switches offer 3 to 18 ports in an IP40 metal housing. Choose SLX for harsher panels that need Fast Ethernet, Gigabit, managed switching, monitored ring support, or PoE.
Key ratings: -40 to 75°C or -40 to 85°C, Class I, Division 2, SNMP, IGMP, priority queuing, and real-time monitoring options.
View Sixnet SLX Series
🔴 Red Lion Panel Meter Selection GuideRed Lion panel meters are used when operators need a local display for machine values without opening a cabinet or relying only on an HMI. PAX meters are the better fit when the job needs communications, retransmitted analog output, or more setpoint flexibility. PAX Lite is a straightforward choice for basic display and control applications.
✅ Common ApplicationsMachine EthernetConnect PLCs, HMIs, barcode readers, remote I/O, vision systems, and drives inside a production line or control cabinet. Data AcquisitionSupport reliable data movement from industrial equipment to monitoring systems, SCADA software, or plant-level networks. Remote InfrastructureUse extended-temperature Sixnet switches in transportation, utilities, power systems, and outdoor industrial enclosures. Local Process DisplayShow count, rate, timing, voltage, current, temperature, process, or strain gage values directly on the panel door. 🛠️ Quick Selection Checklist
1. (For Ethernet Switches) Count your Ethernet ports
Choose enough copper or fiber ports for today’s devices plus future expansion.
2. (For Ethernet Switches) Decide unmanaged vs. managed
Use unmanaged for simple connections and managed for diagnostics, redundancy, VLANs, or traffic control.
3. Check the environment
Match temperature rating, enclosure material, IP rating, and hazardous location requirements.
4. (For Panel Meters) Match the meter input
For panel meters, confirm signal type, power source, setpoints, communications, and front-panel rating. ❓ Red Lion Ethernet Switches & Panel Meters FAQWhat is the difference between N-Tron and Sixnet switches?N-Tron switches cover a wide range of industrial Ethernet jobs, from entry-level unmanaged switches to fully managed ring-capable switches. Sixnet SL and SLX switches are often selected for harsher environments, remote infrastructure, transportation, power, and applications needing extended temperature ratings. When should I choose a managed Ethernet switch?Choose a managed switch when the network needs diagnostics, traffic control, port monitoring, or ring management. For a simple machine network with only a few devices, an unmanaged switch may be enough. Which Red Lion panel meter should I choose?Choose PAX when you need more control options, communications, retransmitted analog output, or expansion through option card slots. Choose PAX Lite when the job only needs a dependable 1/8 DIN display with basic input and output capability. Find the Right Red Lion Product for Your PanelShop Red Lion industrial Ethernet switches for rugged network connectivity or compare Red Lion panel meters for process display, counting, timing, rate, voltage, current, and temperature applications. |
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