Red Lion Panel Meter Comparison Chart



Red Lion Panel Meter Selection Guide

Compare Red Lion PAX and PAX Lite Panel Meters

Use this comparison chart to select a Red Lion digital panel meter for counting, rate, time, voltage, current, process, temperature, or strain-gage measurement. PAX meters provide greater expansion and communication flexibility, while PAX Lite meters cover essential monitoring and control applications with a simpler configuration.

What is the difference between Red Lion PAX and PAX Lite panel meters?

Red Lion PAX panel meters are the better choice when an application requires option cards, communication capability, retransmitted analog output, multiple setpoints, or low-voltage DC power. PAX Lite meters are designed for straightforward indication and basic control applications that do not require communication or analog retransmission.

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

Red Lion PAX Series

Choose PAX when the meter must support optional communications, analog retransmission, dual or quad setpoint outputs, or future system expansion.

  • Three option-card slots
  • Optional communication capability
  • Optional retransmitted analog output
  • AC- or DC-powered configurations
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Red Lion PAX Lite Series

Choose PAX Lite for clear local indication and basic control where communication, analog retransmission, and extensive expansion are unnecessary.

  • Five- to eight-digit red LED display
  • Dual outputs on selected models
  • Sensor excitation support
  • 85–250 VAC power
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Red Lion Panel Meter Comparison Chart

Compare display, input, output, power, communication, and environmental features.

Feature PAX Series PAX Lite Series
Product Red Lion PAX Series digital panel meter Red Lion PAX Lite Series digital panel meter
Best Fit Expandable monitoring and control systems Essential indication and basic control
Display 5- or 6-digit red or green LED
0.56-inch character height 		5- to 8-digit red LED
0.56-inch character height
Dimensions 3.8 inches W × 1.95 inches H 3.8 inches W × 1.95 inches H
Input Capability Count, rate, time, current, voltage, process, strain gage, and temperature Count, rate, time, current, voltage, process, strain gage, and temperature
Setpoint Capability Dual or quad
Requires an applicable option card 		Dual
Available on selected models
Retransmitted Analog Output Yes with an applicable option card No
Power Source 85–250 VAC or 11–36 VDC 85–250 VAC
Sensor Excitation Yes Yes
Expansion Features Custom units overlay for analog meters and three option-card slots Custom units overlay for analog meters
Communication Capability Yes with an applicable option card No
Front-Panel Rating NEMA 4X / IP65 NEMA 4X / IP65
Digital Applications Counting, preset count, batch count, rate indication, rate control, elapsed time, time control, and real-time clock applications Counting, preset count, rate indication, and rate control applications
Analog Applications AC current, AC voltage, DC current, DC voltage, process signals, temperature, and strain gage measurement AC current, AC voltage, DC current, DC voltage, process signals, temperature, and strain gage measurement

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How to Choose a Red Lion Panel Meter

1
Identify the input

Determine whether the meter will measure pulses, rate, time, current, voltage, process signals, temperature, or strain gage.

2
Define the output

Check whether the application needs setpoint control, analog retransmission, or indication only.

3
Check communications

Select PAX when meter data must be communicated to another control or monitoring system.

4
Confirm power

Match the meter to the available AC or DC control-panel power before ordering.

Common Digital Applications

Red Lion digital panel meters can display production counts, conveyor or shaft speed, batch totals, operating time, and other pulse-based machine data. A PAX model is especially useful when the value must also operate multiple setpoints or communicate with another system.

Common Analog Applications

Analog models provide local indication for electrical measurements, process signals, temperature sensors, and strain-gage inputs. They can be used to monitor equipment conditions, process values, tank or vessel measurements, and test-system data from a control panel.

Quick Recommendation

Select PAX when expandability, communications, analog retransmission, quad setpoints, or DC power is required. Select PAX Lite when the application needs dependable local display and basic setpoint control without additional communication or expansion hardware.

Find the Right Red Lion Panel Meter

Compare available PAX and PAX Lite models by input type, display, power supply, and output requirements.