Digi Introduces Sub US$250 Customizable Cellular Gateway for Remote Asset Monitoring and Tracking
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Posted on October 7, 2010 at 4:49:01 AM
Digi Introduces Sub US$250 Customizable Cellular Gateway for Remote Asset Monitoring and Tracking
Digi ConnectPort X3 aggregates local traffic from devices and sensors over a cellular network
MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the Digi ConnectPort X3
(http://www.digi.com/pdf/ds_connectportx3.pdf ), a low-cost, programmable
cellular gateway for monitoring and tracking remote assets. Featuring
flexible device interfaces, including ZigBee, RS-232 serial, analog and
digital input/output (I/O) and Global Positioning System (GPS), the compact
ConnectPort X3 provides global connectivity to remote devices and
device/sensor networks via GSM GPRS cellular networks. The ConnectPort X3 is
integrated with the iDigi Platform, a cloud-computing service that makes it
easy to remotely manage devices and integrate device information into a
company's back-end systems and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg )
"The ConnectPort X3 is a low-cost solution for monitoring and managing
remote equipment such as Smart Meters, storage tanks, security panels and
variable message signs," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global
sales and marketing, Digi International. "The low price point and device
interface flexibility enables a whole new set of remote asset and monitoring
applications."
The ConnectPort X3 features an optional embedded XBee
(http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/ ) ZigBee module allowing
the gateway to connect to a network of ZigBee-enabled wireless devices or
sensors for local data aggregation over a cellular network. For example, in a
tank farm application ZigBee sensors communicate tank level data to the
ConnectPort X3 which then aggregates the data and sends it back to the tank
monitoring systems over cellular networks. The ConnectPort X3 also features
an optional analog I/O, digital I/O or RS-232 serial port for direct wired
connectivity. Optional internal GPS is also available for asset tracking.
"The ConnectPort X3 connects our i-tank remote tank monitoring system,"
said Mike Barcum, partner, i3G Corporation. "The gateway collects tank
readings from ZigBee enabled sensors and sends the data to our i3G cloud over
cellular. Our customers can then easily access their remote tank information
through our customizable, Web-based tank monitoring application. The
ConnectPort X3 makes it easy for us to connect to and manage remote tank
monitoring systems of any size."
The ConnectPort X3 features a fully integrated suite of development tools
for end-to-end remote device customization, management and IT back office
integration. Digi ESP provides a familiar Eclipse-based Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) for seamless installation, detection, debugging and
customization of ConnectPort X3 applications. Using familiar Python scripting
language and powerful Digi Dia framework, the ConnectPort X3 allows for rapid
development of remote device applications. Fully integrated into iDigi, data
from ConnectPort X3 connected devices can be hosted for pay-as-you-go remote
management and/or integration into IT back office applications using industry
standard web services.
The ConnectPort X3 is shipped iDigi ready and is available now starting at
US$249 MSRP. Sample units are available now for qualified buyers. The
ConnectPort X3 is certified by AT&T and works on virtually any GSM network
around the world. It also features a best-in-class 5-year warranty For more
information about the ConnectPort X3, visit http://www.digi.com/x3 . For more
information about iDigi, visit http://www.idigi.com .
About Digi International
Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable
products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote
electronic devices over the network or via the Web. Digi offers the highest
levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit
Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com , or call +852-2833-1008.
All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
SOURCE Digi International
Digi International
CONTACT: Kylie Chan of Digi International, Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, +852-2833-1008, fax, +852-2572-9989, kylie.chan@digi.com
Web Site: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg
Digi ConnectPort X3 aggregates local traffic from devices and sensors over a cellular network
MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the Digi ConnectPort X3
(http://www.digi.com/pdf/ds_connectportx3.pdf ), a low-cost, programmable
cellular gateway for monitoring and tracking remote assets. Featuring
flexible device interfaces, including ZigBee, RS-232 serial, analog and
digital input/output (I/O) and Global Positioning System (GPS), the compact
ConnectPort X3 provides global connectivity to remote devices and
device/sensor networks via GSM GPRS cellular networks. The ConnectPort X3 is
integrated with the iDigi Platform, a cloud-computing service that makes it
easy to remotely manage devices and integrate device information into a
company's back-end systems and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications.
(Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg )
"The ConnectPort X3 is a low-cost solution for monitoring and managing
remote equipment such as Smart Meters, storage tanks, security panels and
variable message signs," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global
sales and marketing, Digi International. "The low price point and device
interface flexibility enables a whole new set of remote asset and monitoring
applications."
The ConnectPort X3 features an optional embedded XBee
(http://www.digi.com/products/wireless/zigbee-mesh/ ) ZigBee module allowing
the gateway to connect to a network of ZigBee-enabled wireless devices or
sensors for local data aggregation over a cellular network. For example, in a
tank farm application ZigBee sensors communicate tank level data to the
ConnectPort X3 which then aggregates the data and sends it back to the tank
monitoring systems over cellular networks. The ConnectPort X3 also features
an optional analog I/O, digital I/O or RS-232 serial port for direct wired
connectivity. Optional internal GPS is also available for asset tracking.
"The ConnectPort X3 connects our i-tank remote tank monitoring system,"
said Mike Barcum, partner, i3G Corporation. "The gateway collects tank
readings from ZigBee enabled sensors and sends the data to our i3G cloud over
cellular. Our customers can then easily access their remote tank information
through our customizable, Web-based tank monitoring application. The
ConnectPort X3 makes it easy for us to connect to and manage remote tank
monitoring systems of any size."
The ConnectPort X3 features a fully integrated suite of development tools
for end-to-end remote device customization, management and IT back office
integration. Digi ESP provides a familiar Eclipse-based Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) for seamless installation, detection, debugging and
customization of ConnectPort X3 applications. Using familiar Python scripting
language and powerful Digi Dia framework, the ConnectPort X3 allows for rapid
development of remote device applications. Fully integrated into iDigi, data
from ConnectPort X3 connected devices can be hosted for pay-as-you-go remote
management and/or integration into IT back office applications using industry
standard web services.
The ConnectPort X3 is shipped iDigi ready and is available now starting at
US$249 MSRP. Sample units are available now for qualified buyers. The
ConnectPort X3 is certified by AT&T and works on virtually any GSM network
around the world. It also features a best-in-class 5-year warranty For more
information about the ConnectPort X3, visit http://www.digi.com/x3 . For more
information about iDigi, visit http://www.idigi.com .
About Digi International
Digi International is making wireless M2M easy by developing reliable
products and solutions to connect and securely manage local or remote
electronic devices over the network or via the Web. Digi offers the highest
levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and markets its products
through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators
and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit
Digi's Web site at http://www.digi.com , or call +852-2833-1008.
All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Kylie Chan
Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific
Digi International
Tel: +852-2833-1008
Fax: +852-2572-9989
Email: kylie.chan@digi.com
SOURCE Digi International
Digi International
CONTACT: Kylie Chan of Digi International, Channel Marketing Manager, Asia Pacific, +852-2833-1008, fax, +852-2572-9989, kylie.chan@digi.com
Web Site: http://www.prnasia.com/xprn/sa/200706131247.jpg