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
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."
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
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
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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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