Inside US: +1 (877) 432-9908 Bulletin No.

DA10D-A
 Outside US: +1 (717) 767-6511 Drawing No. LP1077
www.redlion.net Effective 2018-11-02

Model DA10D ‐ Protocol Converter and Data Acquisition System
• CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON® 3.1 SOFTWARE
• TWO SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORTS,
(1 RS-232 and 1 RS-232/422/485)
• 10 BASE T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT COMMUNICATES
WITH UP TO FOUR PROTOCOLS SIMULTANEOUSLY
• UNIT’S CONFIGURATION IS STORED IN NON-VOLATILE FLASH
MEMORY
• SD CARD SOCKET FOR LOADING DATABASE IN FIELD
• RUGGED IP40-RATED ENCLOSURE
• THREE FRONT FACE LED INDICATORS
• SUPPORTS OVER 300 INDUSTRIAL PROTOCOLS
• POWER UNIT FROM 24 ±20% VDC

C UL
R US LISTED
IND. CONT. EQ.
E302106

GENERAL DESCRIPTION SAFETY SUMMARY
The DA10D data station performs the functions of a multiple protocol All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear
converter, using two high-speed serial communications ports and a 10/ in the manual or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal
100 Base-TX Ethernet port. The Ethernet port supports up to four safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment
protocols simultaneously, allowing dissimilar Ethernet based products to connected to it. If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
communicate with one another, including PLCs, motor drives, bar code manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
scanners, etc. The SD card slot can be used to load the unit's impaired.
configuration file, allowing configuration changes to be made and saved Do not use the unit to directly command motors, valves, or other
to the card for later transfer. actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially
The DAx0D is programmed with Red Lion's Crimson 3.1 software. harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the unit.
Crimson offers easy to use drag and drop communications configuration
WARNING
CAUTION: -Risk
EXPLOSION
of Danger.HAZARD - DO NOT D
and is available as a no charge download from Red Lion's website.
EQUIPMENT
Read complete UNLESS
instructions
POWER
prior HAS
to installation
BEEN SW
OR
and AREA
operation
IS KNOWN
of the unit.
TO BE NON-HAZARDOU
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- DA10D
- Terminal block for connecting power

5.03
ORDERING INFORMATION
(127.7) MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
Protocol Converter with 2 Serial Ports,
DA10D DA10D 0C 000000 000
1 Ethernet Port, and USB Device Port
SD SD Card 1 SDxxxxxx
CBL Communications Cables and Adapter 1 CBLxxxxx
CRA000 Replacement Battery CRA000 BT3V0 00000
3.99 (101.4) 1.25 (31.8)
1 Contact your Red Lion distributor or visit our website for selection of SD cards,
adapters and cables.

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SPECIFICATIONS
1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 6. CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Must use a Class 2 circuit according to National Electrical Code (NEC), CE Approved
NFPA-70 or Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I, C22.1 or a Immunity: IEC/EN 61000-6-2 for Industrial Locations
Limited Power Supply (LPS) according to IEC 60950-1 or Limited- Emissions: IEC/EN 61000-6-4 for Industrial Locations; CISPR 11 Class A
energy circuit according to IEC 61010-1. IEC/EN 61010-1
Power connection via removable three position terminal block. RoHS Compliant
Supply Voltage: 24 VDC ±20%, Class 2 source UL Listed: File #E302106
Typical Power: 1.9 W Rugged IP40 enclosure
Max Power: 3.5 W 7. CONNECTIONS: High compression cage-clamp terminal block
2. BATTERY: Lithium coin cell. Typical lifetime of 5 years, nominal. Wire Strip Length: 0.3" (7.5 mm)
To maintain UL rating, replacement battery must be: Red Lion CRA000 Wire Gage Capacity: 12 to 24 AWG (3.31 to 0.20 mm2) copper wire
BT3V0 00000, Rayovac BR1225X-BA or Panasonic BR1225A/BN. Torque: 4.4-5.3 inch-lbs (0.5-0.6 N-m)
3. MEMORY: 8. CONSTRUCTION: Polycarbonate enclosure with IP40 rating. For
On Board User Memory: 512 Mbyte of non-volatile Flash memory. indoor use only.
Memory Card: SD slot accepts standard capacity cards up to 16 GB. 9. MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS: Snaps onto standard DIN style top hat
4. COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES: (T) profile mounting rails according to EN50022 – 35 x 7.5 mm and
USB Device Port: Isolated and adheres to USB specification 2.0 full 35 x 15 mm.
speed only using Type B connection. USB DEVICE PORT IS FOR 10. WEIGHT: 6.8 oz (192.78 g)
SYSTEM SET-UP AND DIAGNOSTICS AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
PERMANENT CONNECTION.
Serial Ports (2): Ports are individually isolated. Format and Baud
Rates for each port are individually software programmable up to
115,200 baud.
Port to Port Isolation: 1500 Vrms for 1 minute.
Signal Isolation: 500 V.
Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX
RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface Card).
Isolation from Ethernet network to operator interface: 1500 Vrms
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 70 °C
Vibration to IEC 68-2-6: Operational 5-500 Hz, 2 g
Shock to IEC 68-2-27: Operational 30 g
Operating and Storage Humidity: 0 to 85% max. RH non-condensing
Altitude: Up to 2000 meters
Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 as defined in IEC/EN 60664-1.

INSTALLING AND POWERING THE DA10D
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
DIN rail should be mounted horizontally so that the unit’s ventilation The unit shall be installed inside a UL Listed Industrial Control Panel or
holes are vertical in relation to cabinet orientation. A minimum clearance similar type of enclosure. A minimum 3.2 mm distance shall be
of 1 inch (25.4 mm) should be maintained above and below the unit in maintained between the hazardous live parts of the equipment and
order to ensure proper thermal regulation. accessible parts of the fire/electrical enclosure.
This device is open-type and must be mounted in a suitable dust-tight
Figure 1 - Attach DAx0D To DIN Rail end-enclosure in accordance with articles 500 and 502 of the National
Electric Code (NEC).

TOP

1.00" min. clearance

RO
TAT
E

1.00" min. clearance

BOTTOM

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CONNECTING POWER 3. Never run Signal or Control cables in the same conduit or raceway with
The DA10D requires a 24 VDC ±20% AC power lines, conductors, feeding motors, solenoids, SCR controls,
power supply. A pluggable power block and heaters, etc. The cables should be run through metal conduit that
is provided to connect the 24 VDC. is properly grounded. This is especially useful in applications where
There are three screw terminals. Strip cable runs are long and portable two-way radios are used in close
and connect the wire according to the proximity or if the installation is near a commercial radio transmitter.
terminal block specifications on Page 2. Also, Signal or Control cables within an enclosure should be routed as
Connect the positive lead to the plus (+) far away as possible from contactors, control relays, transformers, and
screw and the negative lead to the other noisy components.
minus (-) screw. 4. Long cable runs are more susceptible to EMI pickup than short cable runs.
5. In extremely high EMI environments, the use of external EMI
suppression devices such as Ferrite Suppression Cores for signal and
Please take care to observe the following points: control cables is effective. The following EMI suppression devices (or
– Mount the power supply close to the unit, with usually not more than equivalent) are recommended:
6 feet (1.8 m) of cable between the supply and the operator Fair-Rite part number 0443167251 (Red Lion Controls #FCOR0000)
interface. Ideally, the shortest length possible should be used. Line Filters for input power cables:
– The wire used to connect the operator interface’s power supply Schaffner # FN2010-1/07 (Red Lion Controls #LFIL0000)
should be at least 22-gage wire suitably rated for the temperatures 6. To protect relay contacts that control inductive loads and to minimize
of the environment to which it is being installed. If a longer cable run radiated and conducted noise (EMI), some type of contact protection
is used, a heavier gage wire should be used. The routing of the network is normally installed across the load, the contacts or both. The
cable should be kept away from large contactors, inverters, and most effective location is across the load.
other devices which may generate significant electrical noise. a. Using a snubber, which is a resistor-capacitor (RC) network or metal
– A power supply with an NEC Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) oxide varistor (MOV) across an AC inductive load is very effective at
and SELV rating is to be used. This type of power supply provides reducing EMI and increasing relay contact life.
isolation to accessible circuits from hazardous voltage levels generated b. If a DC inductive load (such as a DC relay coil) is controlled by a
by a mains power supply due to single faults. SELV is an acronym for transistor switch, care must be taken not to exceed the breakdown
“safety extra-low voltage.” Safety extra-low voltage circuits shall exhibit voltage of the transistor when the load is switched. One of the most
voltages safe to touch both under normal operating conditions and after effective ways is to place a diode across the inductive load. Most
a single fault, such as a breakdown of a layer of basic insulation or after Red Lion products with solid state outputs have internal zener diode
the failure of a single component has occurred. A suitable disconnect protection. However external diode protection at the load is always a
device shall be provided by the end user. good design practice to limit EMI. Although the use of a snubber or
varistor could be used.
CONNECTING TO EARTH GROUND Red Lion part numbers: Snubber: SNUB0000
The third pin of the power connector is chassis ground for the unit. Varistor: ILS11500 or ILS23000
Your unit should be connected to earth ground. Steps should be taken 7. Care should be taken when connecting input and output devices to the
beyond connecting to earth ground to eliminate the buildup of instrument. When a separate input and output common is provided,
electrostatic charges. they should not be mixed. Therefore a sensor common should NOT be
The chassis ground is not connected to signal common of the unit. connected to an output common. This would cause EMI on the
Maintaining isolation between earth ground and signal common is not sensitive input common, which could affect the instrument’s operation.
required to operate your unit. But, other equipment connected to this unit
Visit www.redlion.net/emi for more information on EMI guidelines,
may require isolation between signal common and earth ground. To Safety and CE issues as they relate to Red Lion products.
maintain isolation between signal common and earth ground care must
be taken when connections are made to the unit. For example, a power
supply with isolation between its signal common and earth ground must
be used. Also, plugging in a USB cable may connect signal common and
earth ground.1
1 USB’s shield may be connected to earth ground at the host. USB’s
shield in turn may also be connected to signal common.

EMC INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Although Red Lion Controls products are designed with a high degree
of immunity to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), proper installation and
wiring methods must be followed to ensure compatibility in each
application. The type of the electrical noise, source or coupling method
into a unit may be different for various installations. Cable length, routing,
and shield termination are very important and can mean the difference
between a successful or troublesome installation. Listed are some EMI
guidelines for a successful installation in an industrial environment.
1. A unit should be mounted in a metal enclosure, which is properly
connected to protective earth.
2. Use shielded cables for all Signal and Control inputs. The shield
connection should be made as short as possible. The connection point
for the shield depends somewhat upon the application. Listed below
are the recommended methods of connecting the shield, in order of
their effectiveness.
a. Connect the shield to earth ground (protective earth) at one end
where the unit is mounted.
b. Connect the shield to earth ground at both ends of the cable, usually
when the noise source frequency is over 1 MHz.

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COMMUNICATING WITH THE DA10D
CONFIGURING A DA10D INSERTION/REMOVAL OF THE SD CARD
The DA10D is configured using Crimson® 3.1 software. Crimson is Insert the SD card into the slot provided with the card oriented as shown.
available as a no charge download from Red Lion’s website. Crimson The card is inserted properly when the end of the card is flush with the
updates for new features and drivers are posted on the website as they DAx0D case. To remove the SD card, push in slightly on the card.
become available. By configuring the DA10D using the latest Crimson
version, you are assured that your unit has the most up to date feature
set. Crimson software can configure the DA10D through the RS232 PGM
port, USB port, or SD card.
The DA10D has two serial ports, a USB device port, and an Ethernet
port as shown below.
The two serial ports are available via RJ connectors. The port labeled
RS232 (PGM) can be used as a Programming Port or you can assign a
protocol to it. The other logical port is a combination port that provides
either a RS232 or RS485/422 connection. Only one connection (RS232
or RS485/422) can be used at a time. The RS485 port can be used for
both RS485 or 422 communications.
The Ethernet port can be programmed to communicate via four
protocols simultaneously. For more information on protocol support,
please refer to the Crimson 3.1 User Manual.
The USB device port is a standard device port with a Type B connector,
and is used as the programming port. The driver needed to use the USB CABLES AND DRIVERS
port will be installed with Crimson. Red Lion has a wide range of cables and drivers for use with many
The SD card can be used to program a DA10D by placing a database different communication types. A list of these drivers and cables along
image file on the SD card. The card is then inserted into the target DA10D with pin outs is available from Red Lion’s website. New cables and
and powered. Refer to the Crimson 3.1 User Manual for more information drivers are added on a regular basis. If making your own cable, refer to
on the naming convention and location for this file. the “Port Pin Outs” that corresponds to your specific model for wiring
information.
DA10D PORT PIN OUTS
CTS (PIN 1)

COMM
Rx
RS232
ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS
COMM (PGM) Ethernet communications can be established at either 10 BASE-T or
Tx
RTS (PIN 6) 100 BASE-TX. The unit’s RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface
TxB (PIN 1) Card). It auto-detects remote transmit and receive pairs and correctly
TxA
RxA assigns the transmit and receive pairs. This feature enables the user to
RxB
TxEN
RS485/422 use whichever type of cable (cross-over or straight) is available.
COMM FRONT PANEL LEDS
TxB The Ethernet connector contains two LEDs. A yellow LED in the upper
TxA (PIN 8)
OR ALARM (RED)
right, and a green LED in the upper left. The LEDs represent the following
CTS (PIN 1)
Rx statuses:
COMM
COMM
RS232
SD STATUS (BLUE)
Tx LED COLOR DESCRIPTION
RTS (PIN 6)
YELLOW solid Link established.
POWER (GREEN)
ETHERNET
YELLOW flashing Data being transferred.
(NIC) GREEN (OFF) 10 BASE-T Communications
GREEN (ON) 100 BASE-TX Communications

USB On the rear of each unit is a unique 12-digit MAC address. Refer to the
TYPE B
Crimson manual and Red Lion’s website for additional information on
Ethernet communications.
USB, DATA TRANSFERS FROM THE SD CARD
In order to transfer data from the SD card via the USB port, a driver RS232 PORTS 
must be installed on your computer. This driver is installed with Crimson The DA10D has two serial DAX0D RS232 TO A PC
and is located in the folder C:\Program Files\Red Lion Controls\Crimson ports. There is the RS232 PGM
3.1\Device\ after Crimson is installed. This may have already been DAx0D: RJ12 Name PC: DB9 Name
port and the RS232/RS422/
accomplished if your DAx0D was configured using the USB port. 485 COMMS port. Although 4 COMM 1 DCD
Once the driver is installed, connect the DAx0D to your PC with a USB only one of these ports can be
cable, and refer to the “Mounting the SD Card” section in the Crimson 3.1 5 Tx 2 Rx
used for programming, both
User Manual. ports can be used for 2 Rx 3 Tx
communications with a PLC. N/C 4 DTR
The serial ports can be used
3 COMM 5 GND
for either master or slave
protocols with any DAx0D N/C 6 DSR
configuration. Each serial port 1 CTS 7 RTS
has a pair of LEDs to indicate
transmit and receive activity. 6 RTS 8 CTS
The pinouts are shown here. N/C 9 RI

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RS232/RS422/485 COMMS PORT Examples of RS485 2‐Wire Connections
The one logical serial port of the DA10D can be used as a RS232 or
RS422/485 port. There is a separate RJ connector for each option. In DAX0D TO RED LION RJ11 DAX0D TO RED LION RJ45
addition, the RS485/422 option can be configured to act as either RS485
DAx0D:RJ45 Name RLC:RJ11 Name DAx0D Name RLC:RJ45 Name
or RS422. Each serial port has a pair of LEDs to indicate transmit and
receive activity. 5 TxEN 2 TxEN 1,4 TxB 1,4 TxB

6 COMM 3 COMM 4,1 RxB 4,1 RxB

RS422/485 4-WIRE RS485 2-WIRE
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 1 TxB 5 B- 2,3 TxA 2,3 TxA
5V
5V 2 TxA 4 A+ 3,2 RxA 3,2 RxA
130K 7
130K 7
TxB
5 TxEN 5 TxEN
TxB
1 1
TX/RX 6 COMM 6 COMM
TX
8 8
TxA TxA 7 TxB 7 TxB
130K 130K 2
2
8 TxA 8 TxA

5 TxEN (OC) 5 TxEN (OC)

6 COMM

DH485 COMMUNICATIONS  
5V The DA10D’s RS422/485 COMMS port can also be used for Allen
Bradley DH485 communications.
130K

4 RxB
WARNING: DO NOT use a standard DH485 cable to connect this port to
RX
3 RxA Allen Bradley equipment. A cable and wiring diagram are available
130K from Red Lion at www.redlion.net/cables-drivers.
6 COMM

Note: All Red Lion devices connect A to A and B to B. Refer to

www.redlion.net for additional information.

SOFTWARE/UNIT OPERATION

CRIMSON® 3.1 SOFTWARE FACTORY RESET BUTTON
Crimson 3.1 software is available as a no charge download from Red The factory reset button located on the bottom of the unit enclosure
Lion’s website. The latest version of the software is always available from near the SD card slot can be used to access the system console. Refer to
the website, and updating your copy is free. Crimson 3 System Console Technical Note at www.redlion.net/TNIA22
for access procedure and available options.
STATUS LEDS
There are three status LEDs that show system status by default, or they
may be be user configured via System Functions using Crimson 3.1.
Shown below is the default system status of the LEDs.
LED INDICATION

GREEN
STEADY Unit is powered.

BLUE
FLASHING Unit is in the boot loader
OFF No SD card is present.
STEADY Valid SD card present. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR DAx0D
FLASHING RAPIDLY SD card being checked. If for any reason you have trouble operating, connecting, or simply have
FLICKERING SD card accessed. questions concerning your new DAx0D unit, contact Red Lion’s technical
support.
FLASHING SLOWLY Incorrectly formatted SD card present.

RED Email: support@redlion.net

FLASHING Data tag is in an alarm active state. Website: www.redlion.net
Inside US: +1 (877) 432-9908
STEADY Data tag is in an alarm accepted state.
Outside US: +1 (717) 767-6511

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CAUTION: Lithium battery. Danger of explosion if battery is

BATTERY & TIME KEEPING incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
A battery is used to keep time when the unit is without power. The
battery of a DAx0D unit does not affect the unit’s memory, all type recommended by the manufacturer.
configurations and data is stored in non-volatile memory.

Please note that the old battery must be disposed of in a

Changing the Battery manner that complies with your local waste regulations. The
To change the battery of a DAx0D, first remove power to the unit. battery must not be disposed of in fire, or in a manner whereby
Remove the SD card if one is installed. Insert a small screwdriver into the it may be damaged and its contents could come into contact
slot provided on the battery holder and pry the battery holder with battery with human skin.
out of the unit. Remove the old battery from the plastic holder and replace
it with a new battery. Make sure the orientation of the battery is correct
and as shown in the diagram.
Re-install the battery holder with battery into the DAx0D unit. Enter
new date and time using Crimson 3.1 software.

To maintain UL rating, battery must

be replaced with one listed in the
Specifications.

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TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
All other company and product names are trademarks of their
respective owners.

LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Red Lion Controls Inc., (the “Company”) warrants that all Products shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for the period of time provided in “Statement of Warranty Periods” (available at
www.redlion.net) current at the time of shipment of the Products (the “Warranty Period”). EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE-
STATED WARRANTY, COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE. Customer shall be responsible for determining that a
Product is suitable for Customer’s use and that such use complies with any applicable local, state or federal law.
(b) The Company shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set forth in paragraph (a) if (i) the defect is a result
of Customer’s failure to store, install, commission or maintain the Product according to specifications; (ii) Customer
alters or repairs such Product without the prior written consent of Company.
(c) Subject to paragraph (b), with respect to any such Product during the Warranty Period, Company shall, in its
sole discretion, either (i) repair or replace the Product; or (ii) credit or refund the price of Product provided that, if
Company so requests, Customer shall, at Company’s expense, return such Product to Company.
(d) THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH (c) SHALL BE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AND COMPANY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
IN PARAGRAPH (a).

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