Digi Introduces Sub Us$250 Customizable Cellular Gateway For Remote Asset Monito

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MEDIA RELEASE PR41647



Digi Introduces Sub US$250 Customizable Cellular Gateway for Remote Asset Monitoring and

Tracking


MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --


Digi ConnectPort X3 aggregates local traffic from devices and sensors over a cellular network


    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.




    "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

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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















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