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(
http://www.digi.com ) (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( http://www.idigi.com ), 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.
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"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 www.digi.com/x3. For more
information about iDigi, visit 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 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: [email protected]
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