Wireless Device Connectivity – Anywhere!

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Got a hard-to-reach device in a remote location? Drop-in Networking enables easy, affordable wireless device connectivity - anywhere. Drop-in Networking leverages Digi’s expertise in ZigBee®, Wi-Fi®, cellular and proprietary RF technology to build end-to-end wireless networks for innovative monitoring and control applications. Customers can combine RF modules, adapters, gateways, extenders and sensors to create low-power wireless deployments for short and extended range communication with electronic devices in locations where wire-line infrastructure does not exist or is unable to satisfy customer requirements.

Digi’s Drop-in Networking kits provide the hardware and software tools needed to add low cost wireless communication functionality to new and existing products. These development kits also demonstrate how that functionality might be used to deliver innovative new services to customers across a broad range of vertical markets. Buy your Professional Development Kit or Starter Kit today, or take advantage of the Future Electronics unique "Try before you Buy" loaner program if budgets are tight. Contact your local Future Electronics representative for more details.

 

FEATURES Endpoint connectivity – XBee® modules and adapters provide wireless enablement of new and existing devices using low-power mesh (including ZigBee) and multipoint networking protocols IP connectivity – ConnectPort™ X gateways provide data backhaul to IP-based management applications using cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Optional GPS and local storage for data logging. Environmental monitoring – Both kits provide out-of-the-box wireless temperature sensing Network extension – XBee wall router demonstrates the extendability of mesh networking with a simple plug-in powered device Programmability – ConnectPort X gateways feature an on-board Python® engine, allowing users to write custom application logic in an open source environment

APPLICATIONS Tank monitoring Irrigation controls Automatic meter reading GPS vehicle tracking Remote HVAC control systems Remote livestock tracking systems Oil well monitoring Remote sensing for energy management Remote personal safety/man down tracking Remote vending machine management Fitness equipment monitoring and controls

 

BENEFITS Easy to use: Begin application development in 30 minutes or less End-to-end wireless monitoring/control solution for a broad range of application types Network enables electronic devices and sensors where no wired networking infrastructure exists Connects hard-to-reach, remote devices where access to an existing network is prohibited or impractical Battery powered endpoint connectivity enables deployment where access to mains power is limited

 

 

 

Drop-in Networking Starter Kit

Drop-in Networking solutions provide end-to-end wireless connectivity to electronic devices in locations where wired infrastructure does not exist or satisfy customer needs. The new Drop-in Networking Starter Kit demonstrates how Drop-in Networking technology can be used to better manage geographically distributed assets, enhance customer service, and even develop alternative sources of service-based revenue.

What can you do with a Drop-in Networking Starter Kit?

• Quickly install a low-power mesh (incl. ZigBee®) or multipoint wireless network
• Measure ambient temperature on a user-configurable schedule
• Wirelessly-enable existing serial devices with the enclosed RS-232 adapter
• Monitor the WPAN over an Ethernet connection

 

What's included with a Drop-in Networking Starter Kit?

• ConnectPort™ X8 gateway (1)
• XBee™ RS-232 adapter (1)
• XBee™ Sensor adapter (1)
• XBee™ modules with development boards (2)
• Watchport®/T temperature sensor (1)
• Python® programming tools for customer software development

 

SPECIFICATIONS

ConnectPort X8 Gateway

Multiple configuration options available

• Included in kit:
• WPAN-to-Ethernet
• Available separately:
• WPAN-to-cellular
• WPAN-to-Wi-Fi
• WPAN-to-cellular and Wi-Fi
• Optional GPS or local storage (up to 1GB) to be available separately via PCIe module
• Python programmability
• Enables custom software development., from simple programs to complex embedded applications. Each kit comes with Python samples (see www.python.org).
• Security
• IPsec and SSL VPNs on WAN connections with DES, 3DES or AES encryption
• 128-bit AES on ZigBee network
• Commercial/Industrial grade
• Enclosed PCIe modules to reduce breakage/theft
• Extended operating temperature (-20°C to 60°C)
• Hardened metal enclosure with integrated mounting slots
• Real-time clock

 

XBee Modules

• ZigBee/802.15.4 OEM RF modules
• Use ISM 2.4GHz operating frequency
• 1mW (0dBm) transmit power output (up to 100m range)
• Indoor/urban range: 100 ft (30m)
• Outdoor/line-of-site range: 300 ft (100m)
• 250,000 bps RF data rate
• Low power sleep modes enable power down currents less than 10µA
• Industrial (-40°C to 85°C) temperature rating
• Support point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, peer-to-peer and mesh (XBee ZNet 2.5 version only) topologies
• No out-of-box configuration necessary
• Approved for use in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe
• Compatible with Digi's ConnectPort X family of IP gateways for LAN/WAN connectivity
• 2 versions available
• XBee
• XBee-PRO (extended range)

 

XBee Adapters

• Based on XBee OEM RF modules
• Provide ZigBee/802.15.4 wireless mesh connectivity for all types of off-the-shelf wired devices
• Compatible with Digi's ConnectPort X family of IP gateways for LAN/WAN connectivity
• Small form factor for easy handling and installation
• Available in multiple interface options for broad device support
• Serial (RS-232 and RS-485)
• USB
• Sensor (accepts Digi's Watchport sensors)
• Digital I/O
• Analog I/O
• Flexible powering options
• External power
• N-cell batteries (3)
• Lithium battery powered models also available
• 2 versions available
• XBee
• XBee-PRO (extended range)

 

Watchport/T Temperature Sensor

• Compatibility: Plugs into included XBee Sensor adapter for wireless remote temperature monitoring
• Maximum reading rate: 20 per second
• Temperature accuracy:
• ±3.6°F (±2°C) at -40°F to 14°F (-40°C to -10°C)
• ±0.9°F (±0.5°C) at 14°F to 185°F (-10°C to 85°C)
• Temperature resolution: 0.1°C
• Power consumption:
• 15mA (normal)
• 1.0mA (suspend mode)

 

 Featured Products

Part Number		Description	Data Sheet	App. Notes
70002333		Watchport/D Distance/Proximity Sensor; *Requires XBee Adapter
70002334		Watchport/T Temperature Sensor; *Requires XBee Adapter
70002335		Watchport/H Humidity/Temperature Sensor; *Requires XBee Adapter
70002336		Watchport/W Water Detector; *Requires XBee Adapter
70002337		Watchport/A Accelerometer; *Requires XBee Adapter
X2-B11-E-A		ConnectPort X2 Gateway; XBee ZNet 2.5 to Ethernet
X2-B11-W-A		ConnectPort X2 Gateway; XBee ZNet 2.5 to Wi-Fi 802.11g
X4-A11-A01-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee 802.15.4 to Ethernet/Cellular 2G GPRS
X4-A11-E-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee 802.15.4 to Ethernet
X4-A11-W-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee 802.15.4 to Wi-Fi 802.11g
X4-B11-A01-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee ZNet 2.5 to Ethernet/Cellular 2G GPRS
X4-B11-E-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee ZNet 2.5 to Ethernet
X4-B11-W-A		ConnectPort X4 Gateway; XBee ZNet 2.5 to Wi-Fi 802.11g
X8-A11-C02-A		ConnectPort X8 Gateway; AT&T
X8-A11-C10-A		ConnectPort X8 Gateway; Sprint
X8-A11-C11-A		ConnectPort X8 Gateway; Verizon
XA-B14-CE1R		XBee USB Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CE2R		XBee RS-232PH Power Harvesting Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CS1R		XBee Sensor Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CS2R		XBee RS-232 Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CS3R		XBee RS-485 Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CS4R		XBee Digital I/O Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XA-B14-CS5R		XBee Analog I/O Adapter; ZNet 2.5
XK-A11-EBP-W		Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit (802.15.4)
XK-A11-SK-W		Drop-in Networking Starter Kit (802.15.4)
XK-B11-EBP-W		Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit (ZNet 2.5)
XK-B11-SK-W		Drop-in Networking Starter Kit (ZNet 2.5)
XR-B14-CW1R1		XBee Wall Router – US Power Plug; ZNet 2.5
XS-B14-CB1RB		XBee Sensor – Battery-Powered Temperature / Light
XS-B14-CB2RB		XBee Sensor – Battery-Powered Temperature, Humidity and Light

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