“Thanks to the ConnectPort X3 H’s rugged features, customers can reliably expand their device networks in the most extreme environments, where there may be no power supply,” said Larry Kraft, Area Manager of Marketing and Sales at Digi International. “It’s designed to connect remote devices in manufacturing and industrial environments, where exposure to volatile liquids and gases and extreme temperatures is common.”.
The ConnectPort X3 H provides global connectivity to remote devices and networks of devices or sensors via GSM/GPRS mobile networks. It is Class 1, Division 2 certified and offers various power options, including mains power, battery power, or battery power with a solar panel charger for extreme environments without access to mains electricity. It features advanced power management capabilities, including a sleep mode that powers down the device when not in use to conserve battery life.
The ConnectPort X3 H comes with an optional embedded ZigBee XBee® module, allowing the gateway to connect to a small network of ZigBee-compatible wireless devices or sensors for local data aggregation over a cellular network. It also features an optional analog I/O, digital I/O, or RS-232 serial port for direct wired connectivity. An optional internal GPS is also available for asset tracking.
With an easy-to-use development environment, the ConnectPort X3 H can be programmed using the open-source language Python or via iDigi's device integration application (iDigi Dia). It also includes a familiar Eclipse-based integrated development environment that allows web developers to quickly create embedded applications.
The ConnectPort X3 H is iDigi-ready, AT&T-certified, and works on virtually any GSM network worldwide.
