CUB5 SERIES PANEL METERS NOW FEATURE UV- AND SCRATCH-RESISTANT WINDOW
RED LION CUB5 SERIES PANEL METERS NOW FEATURE UV- AND SCRATCH-RESISTANT WINDOW FOR INCREASED DURABILITY
Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces that its CUB5
line of panel meters now feature a UV- and scratch-resistant window for
enhanced durability in sunlit applications. The added UV- and
scratch-resistant window makes these panel meters ideal for demanding
outdoor applications, as well as harsh plant environments. The
resistance against yellowing and distortion allows for enhanced
readability—clearly conveying readouts and status on harvesters,
picking machines, and other equipment. The enhanced CUB5 series also
offers clear visibility in indoor applications while withstanding
damage from accidental contact that may occur on busy plant floors,
delivering long operational life and dependable performance.
“CUB5 Series Panel Meters utilize LCD displays that typically have a
lifespan of 60,000 hours; however, excessive exposure to sunlight can
reduce the longevity of the display, resulting in a premature need for
a replacement meter,” said Jeff Thornton, product manger for Red Lion.
“The UV- and scratch-resistant window protects the display from
damaging UV rays, defending against yellowing and distortion that comes
from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.” Thornton adds, “This
enhancement makes certain our panel meters continue to provide our
customers with unprecedented value, quality and longevity.”
The proven CUB5 series offers a modular design in a
space-saving footprint, with simply programmable models available to
measure DC current and voltage, process meter and sensor signals, and
accept inputs from Thermocouple and RTD sensors. The meters are easily
programmed through convenient front panel buttons or using Red Lion’s
free downloadable Crimson® software, which offers comprehensive data
logging tools and allows users to program multiple meters at once.
Additional standard features in CUB5 models that ensure versatility and
ease-of-use include:
- Compact 1.54" x 2.95" (39 x 77mm) housing
- Clearly visible 8-digit, 0.46" (12mm) LCD display
- Rugged NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed front bezel
- Dual counter or counter/rate indicator capabilities
- User-selectable bright red or green LED backlighting
- Optional modules available for adding output capabilities or serial communications (RS-232 and RS-485)
- UV- and scratch-resistant window for enhanced durability

