red lion LDA Series User manual

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LDA Series
Large Analog Input Displays
Go to Market Kit
April 2007

To Our Distributors and Sales Team:
M
ARKET I NTRODUCTION – LDA S ERIES
Red Lion is pleased to introduce a new large digital display series for analog inputs. The LDA displays are 5
digit large displays capable of accepting DC current, process or voltage input signals and scaling them to the
desired readout. Two models are available in either 2.25" or 4" high red LED digits, with user adjustable
display intensities. The 2.25" high models are readable up to 130 feet. The 4" high models are readable up to
180 feet. Both versions offer setpoint control with dual Form C relay outputs and RS232/RS485 serial
communications. All versions are constructed in a NEMA 4X enclosure made of light weight aluminum.
T
ARGET APPLICATIONS INCLUDE :
• Tank Monitoring (Ultrasonic Sensors)
• Flow Rates (Flow Meters)
• Pressure (Pressure Sensors)
• Temperature (Temperature Transducers)
H
OW TO USE THE LDA GO TO MARKET KIT :
All files are available for download from the Distributor Section of our website. To get there, go to
www.redlion.net and click on the Distributor Login link in the upper left corner of the page.
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www.redlion.net
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Red Lion Controls
20 Willow Springs Circle
York PA 17406
United States of America

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Contact: [company contact info]
[company address]
[company email]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
New Programmable Large Digital Display for Analog Inputs Offers
High Visibility for Challenging Industrial Applications
[Location]—[Date]—Presenting important process data to the plant production floor is now easily
accomplished with the introduction of a new line of large digital displays. [Company] announces
the new programmable LDA, Large Digital Display for Analog Inputs from Red Lion. The LDA is
a versatile 5 digit display available in 2.25 inch and 4 inch high red LED digits, with readability
up to 130 feet and 180 feet, respectively. The LDA is available as a volt, current, or process
meter with scaling, RS232/RS485 serial communications, and dual Form C relay outputs. The
LDA also offers lightweight aluminum NEMA 4X case construction and adjustable display
intensities.
“The LDA offers a reliable, highly visible 5 digit display, making it an ideal solution for reading
flow rates, pressure or temperature measurements, or other challenging production floor
applications,” said Jeff Thornton, product manager, Red Lion panel meters and displays.
“Programming the LDA is made simple with our easy-to-follow push-button menu or by using
Red Lion’s robust Crimson Programming Software. Also, the LDA is capable of accepting
current, process, or voltage signal, scaling them to the desired readout and transmitting the
results on the large, easy-to-read display.”
The LDA offers dual 5 Amp relays for control capability and two serial communication methods
to relay the displayed information to a management system. RS232 communication allows the
LDA to communicate with a control console up to 50 feet away, while RS485 communication
allows the connection of up to 32 devices on a single pair of wires over distances of up to 4,000
feet. Once connected, the LDA adjusts to a wide variety of industrial applications by allowing
users to set numerous scaling parameters through various programming options. The LDA
Programming Menu is organized into six separate modules, grouped together by parameters
related in function. Also, the LDA’s nonvolatile E
2
PROM memory retains all programming
parameters and count values once power is removed, securing information in case of an
electrical outage.
For additional information on the LDA or other digital display solutions, please contact [contact
name] at [phone] or by e-mail at [email].
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LDA Series E-mail Template

LDA Large Display
for Analog Inputs
Agenda
What is the LDA?
Easy programming
About the input
Setpoint control
Communication
Other features
Packaging
Applications

LDA Large Display
The new LDA, Large Digital Display for Analog Inputs,
is capable of accepting DC current, process or voltage
signals, scaling them to the desired readout.
Two models are available with display heights of 2.25"
readable to 130' or the 4" readable to 180'. Both
versions offer setpoint control and communications.
Easy Programming
Five simple programming menus
CUB5 style programming
Easy-to-follow push button entry
Crimson Software

About the Input
Current, process and
voltage, same display
Inputs jumper
programmable
Not zero based
4 current ranges, 200
mA DC max
5 voltage ranges, 200
VDC max
Setpoint Control
Setpoints standard
Dual setpoints
Dual 5 Amp form
“C” relays
120/240 VAC or 28
VDC capability
Full control of delay
time, hysteresis, and
setpoint reset.

Communication
Communications
standard
RS232 or RS485
Programmable address
Baud rate up to 38.4K
Active parameters;
input, min/max display
and setpoints
Other Features
Programmable scaling
Selectable decimal points
Programmable user input
Adjustable display intensity
Programming lock-out
New 24 VDC power input
New universal power input (accepts both AC and DC
power)