Overview
The
Red Lion PAXCDC20 is an RS-232 serial communications output card with a terminal block connection. It is designed for use with Red Lion PAX series panel meters and provides RS-232 half duplex communication for transmitting meter data to compatible control, monitoring, or data collection systems.RS-232Half DuplexPAX Series
PAX series panel meters include option card slots for serial communications, analog output, and setpoint output. This card occupies the serial communications option category, and only one option card from each category can be used in a PAX panel meter at one time.
🔌 RS-232 Serial Communication
Communication Type: RS-232 half duplex for serial data output.
Configurable Data Format: Supports 7/8 bit formats with odd, even, or no parity.
PAX Integration: Designed specifically for Red Lion PAX series panel meter expansion slots.
Key Features
- Terminal block connection: simplifies field wiring in control panels
- 300 to 19.2k baud rate: supports common serial communication speeds
- 7/8 bit data format: flexible setup for connected equipment
- Odd, even, or no parity: configurable serial communication parameters
- 500 Vrms isolation: isolation to sensor and user input commons for 1 minute
- PAXH isolation support: additional sensor common and user input common isolation ratings for PAXH panel meters
- Serial option category: fits the PAX panel meter communications option slot
✅ Built for PAX Serial Expansion
The PAXCDC20 is a practical upgrade when a PAX panel meter needs RS-232 serial output for local monitoring, data transfer, or connection to compatible industrial control devices.
Applications
The PAXCDC20 is ideal for applications that require RS-232 output from a PAX series panel meter:
- Panel meter serial data output
- Industrial process monitoring
- Control panel communication
- Data collection systems
- Machine status and display value reporting
⚠️ Important Installation Info
Compatibility: Use only with compatible Red Lion PAX series panel meters.
Option Card Limit: PAX panel meters may only use one option card from each category.
Manual Required: Follow the Red Lion user manual before wiring or configuring the option card.
Performance Benefits
- Adds RS-232 communication without replacing the panel meter
- Supports common serial settings for easy integration
- Terminal block design helps simplify installation
- Provides a dedicated serial communications option for PAX systems
📚 Downloads & Resources
Red Lion PAX CDC SER Option Card User Manual
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