Digi推出含五種不同無線技術的業內首個車隊管理Telematics裝置系列

明尼蘇達州明尼通卡2009年10月6日電 /美通社亞洲/ — Digi International (納斯達克代碼: DGII)今天推出了帶有可選擇衛星功能的小型耐用車載通訊裝置ConnectPort X5系列。該產品系列是業內首個集蜂窩、衛星、全球定位系統(GPS)、Wi-Fi（無線上網）和VAN（車輛區域網絡)無線技術於一身的車載通訊裝置系列。ConnectPort X5系列成本效益很高,可以通過蜂窩或衛星網絡提供與移動資產的遠程連接，並且採用了最近收購MobiApps所獲得的衛星技術，是車隊管理和資產追蹤的理想產品。

「具有多種功能的ConnectPort X5系列專為車隊管理的應用需求而量身定制，」Digi International全球銷售和營銷副總裁Larry Kraft說，「因為兼有蜂窩和衛星功能，客戶可以方便地從一個網絡轉到另一個網絡。當車輛駛至蜂窩可達範圍之外，它可以用衛星保持與車輛的連接。高度靈活的ConnectPort X5系列使客戶能夠更方便和高效地監控他們遠程資產的運行狀況、性能和位置以及駕駛員/操作員的行為。」

「Digi的無線硬件和連接解決方案使我們的車隊管理客戶與其移動資產之間的通訊變得更加方便，」Digi 車隊管理合作夥伴XATA Corporation的產品管理高級副總裁Tom Flies說。「Digi在無線硬件和連接解決方案方面的專長，加上我們業內領先的軟件和專業服務，共同創造了業內最先進的車隊管理解決方案。」

ConnectPort X5車載通訊裝置提供靈活的寬區域網絡連接，支持蜂窩、Wi-Fi、GPS、VAN和衛星功能。蜂窩和衛星連接提供即時、始終在線的通訊，使企業可以方便地在網絡間進行轉換。Wi-Fi以具有成本效益的方式，通過低成本的私營或公共Wi-Fi網絡，傳輸比較不重要/時間不太敏感的資訊，比如日誌、固件升級和大型文檔。Wi-Fi還可用於車輛或靠近車輛帶Wi-Fi功能裝置之間如車載顯示屏和手提移動裝置的網絡連接。車載GPS系統可以進行位置追蹤和地理防禦。如果客戶選擇的是帶可選衛星功能的版本， ConnectPort X5上還有一個球罩，可以優化射頻性能及大大簡化和降低線路連接和安裝費用。

ConnectPort X5系列支持車輛區域網絡(VAN),採用Digi業內領先的XBee 802.15.4/ZigBee或一點到多點2.4 GHz無線電技術。用戶可以在車輛內或車輛四周部署低耗能的傳感器網絡來監控輪胎、製冷機組、門鎖、溫度傳感器、貨物傳感器、RFID讀寫器以及其他重要的資產點。裝置內還帶有一個三軸加速度儀，用於監測車輛的行駛情況以及在發生事故時駕駛員的表現。該產品系列還具有先進的電源管理功能以及支持Canbus、J1708和J1939。

此外，ConnectPort X5客戶可以通過附有所需托管軟件及服務的iDigi無線M2M解決方案方便配置和管理裝置部署。iDigi解決方案使客戶能夠快速和方便地獲取遠程資產數據，並通過iDigi平台將獲得的信息轉換為實際價值。ConnectPort X5系列可以在iDigi的應用框架中進行編程。另外，Digi旗下子公司Spectrum Design Services亦可提供跟據客戶需要的硬件和軟件開發服務。

ConnectPort X5系列包括「磚式」ConnectPort X5和頂裝式ConnectPort X5 Fleet。兩款產品均裝在堅固的IP67外殼中，並獲得SAE1455認證。ConnectPort X5、ConnectPort X5 Fleet和帶衛星功能的ConnectPort X5 Fleet已經上市。如需瞭解更多信息，請登錄http://www.digi.com/CPX5 。

Digi International 簡介

Digi International 通過開發可靠的產品和解決方案，幫助客戶實現了通過網絡或環球網進行本地或遠程電子裝置的連接及安全管理，使無線 M2M（機器對機器）通訊變得簡捷。Digi 提供具備出色性能、靈活性和高品質的產品，並擁有一個遍及全球的產品營銷網，包括各地分銷和代理商、系統集成商以及原始設備製造商 (OEM)。如欲瞭解更多信息，請瀏覽Digi網站http://www.digi.com　或致電 +852-2833-1008。

Digi Launches Industry’s First Fleet Management Telematics Device Family Featuring Five Different Wireless Technologies

MINNETONKA, Minn. Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Digi International (Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the ConnectPort X5 family of compact, ruggedized telematics devices with optional satellite functionality. The product family is the industry’s first family of telematics devices to incorporate cellular, satellite, global positioning system (GPS), Wi-Fi and vehicle area network (VAN) wireless technology in one device. Ideal for fleet management and asset tracking applications, the cost-effective ConnectPort X5 family provides remote connectivity to mobile assets via cellular or satellite networks and was developed using satellite technology gained through the recent acquisition of MobiApps.

“The versatile ConnectPort X5 family is tailored specifically for the demands of fleet management applications,” said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, Digi International. “Featuring both cellular and satellite functionality allows customers to switch easily from one network to another. As a vehicle moves out of cell range, it can then use satellite to maintain connectivity. The highly flexible ConnectPort X5 family makes it easier and more efficient for customers to monitor the operating health, performance and location of their remote assets, as well as driver/operator behavior.”

“Digi’s wireless hardware and connectivity solutions make it easier for our fleet management customers to communicate with their mobile assets,” said Tom Flies, senior vice president of product management, XATA Corporation, a Digi fleet management partner. “Digi’s expertise in wireless hardware and connectivity solutions coupled with our industry-leading software and professional services creates the most sophisticated fleet management solution in the industry.”

ConnectPort X5 telematics devices provide flexible wide area networking connectivity supporting cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, VAN and satellite functionality. Cellular and satellite connectivity provide instant, always-on communications, allowing companies to switch networks easily. Wi-Fi provides a cost-effective way to transfer less critical/time-sensitive information such as logs, firmware upgrades and larger files across low-cost private or public Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi can also be used to network in vehicle or near vehicle Wi-Fi enabled devices like vehicle displays and handheld mobile devices. On-board GPS enables location tracking and geo-fencing. For customers choosing the optional satellite version, the ConnectPort X5 also includes a dome enclosure that optimizes RF performance and dramatically simplifies and reduces the cost of cabling and installation.

The ConnectPort X5 family supports VANs with Digi’s industry-leading XBee 802.15.4/ZigBee or point-to-multi-point 2.4 GHz radio technology. This allows users to deploy low-power sensor networks within and around the vehicle to monitor tires, reefer units, door latches, temperature sensors, cargo sensors, RFID readers and other critical asset points. An integrated three-axis accelerometer is also included which detects movement and driver behavior in accident conditions. The product family also features advanced power management as well as Canbus, J1708 and J1939 support.

Additionally, ConnectPort X5 customers have access to the iDigi wireless M2M solutions bundle which includes the hosted software and services necessary to easily configure and manage device deployments. iDigi solutions allow customers to quickly and easily extract remote asset data and transform that information into real value via the iDigi Platform. The ConnectPort X5 family is programmable in iDigi’s application framework. Customized hardware and software development is also available through Digi’s Spectrum Design Services.

The ConnectPort X5 family includes the “brick style” ConnectPort X5 and dome/roof mounted ConnectPort X5 Fleet. Both products are encased in rugged IP67 enclosures and are SAE1455 certified. The ConnectPort X5, ConnectPort X5 Fleet and ConnectPort X5 Fleet with satellite are available now. For more information, visit http://www.digi.com/CPX5 .

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.