Expanding Our Portfolio with N-Tron®, PEAK-System, and Red Lion by HMS Networks

22 October 2025

At IDX, we continually evolve to provide the best industrial connectivity solutions to our clients. Our commitment to simplifying data flow across systems drives us to partner with the most trusted names in the industry.

To strengthen our offering, we are excited to announce the addition of three powerful product lines from HMS Networks into our portfolio: N-Tron®, PEAK-System, and Red Lion.

These trusted brands expand our capabilities across industrial networking, diagnostics, automation, and control, giving you even more tools to connect, monitor, and optimise your plant operations.

N-Tron® – Rugged, Reliable, and Scalable Industrial Networking

N-Tron® specialises in rugged and scalable industrial networking solutions that deliver dependable performance in the harshest conditions. Whether it is extreme temperatures, vibration, dust, or humidity, N-Tron® devices are engineered to endure while maintaining exceptional speed and security.

What N-Tron® Offers:

  • Managed and unmanaged Ethernet switches for flexible deployment.
  • PoE switches, injectors, and splitters for data and power delivery.
  • Media converters for seamless fibre and copper integration.

Ideal for: Marine systems, rail infrastructure, transportation, or hazardous areas.

View N-Tron® Products

PEAK-System – Advanced Communication for Automotive and Industrial Applications

PEAK-System Technik offers hardware, software, and diagnostic tools for automotive and industrial communication, with a focus on CAN and LIN technologies. From data logging to protocol conversion, PEAK-System enables efficient testing, analysis, and network management.

What PEAK-System Offers:

  • PC Interfaces – Reliable adapters for connecting CAN/LIN networks to PCs.
  • Chip Solutions – Core components for custom CAN-based products.
  • Couplers & Converters – Flexible data transmission and protocol bridging.
  • I/O Modules – Expandable input/output options for automation systems.
  • Routers & Gateways – Link multiple networks across IP.
  • Diagnostics & Software – Tools for data logging, analysis, and simulation.

Ideal for: Vehicle diagnostics, industrial automation, and machine communication.

View PEAK-System Products

Red Lion – Rugged Visualisation, Control, and Edge Intelligence

Red Lion by HMS Networks connects edge to cloud with products designed for real-time visibility, control, and decision-making. Built for harsh industrial environments, Red Lion solutions combine rugged design with advanced functionality to optimise operations and enhance productivity.

What Red Lion Offers:

  • HMIs and Panel Meters – Includes HMIs, virtual HMIs, panel meters, and signal conditioners for monitoring, control, and data visualisation.
  • Industrial Controllers – IoT Edge Controllers powered by Crimson configuration software, along with PID Controllers and RTUs for precise process control and automation.

Ideal for: Process industries, manufacturing, and energy management.

View Red Lion Products

The addition of N-Tron®, PEAK-System, and Red Lion products reflects our commitment to delivering comprehensive, future-ready industrial communication solutions. At IDX, we drive operational excellence across every level of your plant, empowering smarter connectivity, real-time visibility, and seamless optimisation of industrial operations.

Contact our team to find the ideal connectivity solution for your industrial application.

Phone: 011 548 9960 | Email: sales@idx.co.za | Website: www.idx.co.za

<a href="https://www.blog.idx.co.za/author/dhashika/" target="_self">Dhashika Ramgolam</a>

Dhashika Ramgolam

Marketing Manager

Dhashika has nearly twenty years of experience across the construction, engineering, fitness, mining and software development industries. Her hobbies include reading, baking, playing scrabble and watching movies.

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