- Isolated wireless software makes ZigBee development easy and
fast -
MINNETONKA, Minn., March 3 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Digi International
(Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the programmable XBee-PRO(R) ZB,
the industry's first foolproof programmable ZigBee(R) module for
easy and safe ZigBee application development. Customer applications
can be programmed directly on the module, eliminating the need and
cost of a separate processor and reducing time-to-market. Because
the Digi-provided wireless software is isolated, customers can
easily develop applications with no risk to RF performance and
security. As part of iDigi(TM), customers can also use the iDigi
platform to easily integrate XBee(R) ZigBee endpoints into their
systems.
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"In other programmable modules, there is risk of upsetting radio
firmware or certifications during customization because wireless
code is comingled with core product code," said Larry Kraft, senior
vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International.
"The programmable XBee-PRO ZB enables application development
without risk because the wireless software is isolated. We make it
easy to deliver customized ZigBee applications without wireless
design expertise, and iDigi makes it easy for customers to
integrate those applications into their business systems."
A product designed using the programmable XBee-PRO ZB can be
updated remotely with new ZigBee profiles, feature updates or
security enhancements. Digi is also developing downloadable sample
applications for developing Smart Energy Load Controllers, Smart
Energy Simple Meters, Smart Energy Thermostats, iDigi endpoints,
U-SNAP endpoints and for Modbus support over Ethernet.
The programmable XBee-PRO ZB features an 8-bit Freescale SO8
microprocessor and offers an outdoor RF line-of-sight range of up
to one mile. XBee products are easy to use and share a common
hardware footprint. Available in a variety of protocols for
different applications, one XBee can be substituted for another
with minimal development time or risk.
Programmable XBee-PRO ZB development kits will be available in
April 2010 for US $299. For more information about the programmable
XBee-PRO ZB, visit http://www.digi.com/progxbee . 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: [email protected]
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