Comtech release 2 M2M Intelligent wireless TCP/IP modems supporting application features including E-mail, FTP and automated I/O & GPS location reporting.
November 26, 2004 (Press Release) --
Comtech Holdings Ltd (www.comtechM2M.com), the leading Machine to Machine ( M2M ) Solution Provider, today announced the release of two products as an extension to the µWEB Lite family of intelligent wireless M2M modems. These new products mark the release of Comtech's first rugged box M2M communication products to complement a family of OEM Machine to Machine modules. The two products are known as: -
1. µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS
2. µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS GPS
These products are directly compatible with Comtech's µWEB Lite GSM/GPRS OEM embedded modules and additionally provide integrated I/O signal conditioning, 8-40 volt power supply and optional GPS housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure. The µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS products not only include a GSM/GPRS modem and TCP/IP stack for ease of communication over the Internet, but also support higher application level modes suited to M2M applications. The automated mode enables the unit to wake-up upon an I/O change, on-board Real Time Clock (RTC) schedule or network prompt and automomously report I/O or GPS status via SMS, GSM or TCP/IP socket connection over GPRS and the Internet. This is ideal for standalone applications where there is no local intelligence. µWEBox Lite supports 3 analogue inputs, 2 digital inputs and 2 digital outputs. They can log data from the attached equipment over the RS232 host serial port into an on-board E2prom memory. The E-mail mode enables the E2prom data log to be sent as an E-mail attachment. Likewise the FTP mode supports data transfer between the on-board data log and central FTP server. A key feature of the FTP mode is the support for streaming data directly to the host serial port for large data files. Available NOW.
Application Examples.
* Transportation - identify location & status of chilled and perishable products during transportation.
* Industrial Automation - monitor status & alarms of remote equipment from a central location
* Vending - identify brand usage & fault status to manage maintenance and inventory management.
* HVAC - monitor the status and alarms of remote equipment from a centrally managed location
* Ticket Machines - identify ticket status and adjust ticket prices to reduce maintenance overhead.
* Security Systems - centrally monitor alarm status and report user or intruder access
* Automated Electronic Displays - deliver advertising and customer information content.
* Traffic Systems - Monitor vehicle location and provide passenger information to automated signs
"M2M communication changes the way companies do business through the ability to offer ongoing services beyond traditional product sales. µWEBox Lite enables companies to rapidly adopt M2M technology, prove new business models and show a Return on Investment through these products abilities to adapt existing equipment without undertaking lengthy developments..."
said Steve Whitehead, Technical Director, Comtech Holdings Ltd.
"Having proven the technology and the business case, Comtech can offer a roadmap to higher integration and lower cost through OEM module and design licence options".
1. µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS
2. µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS GPS
These products are directly compatible with Comtech's µWEB Lite GSM/GPRS OEM embedded modules and additionally provide integrated I/O signal conditioning, 8-40 volt power supply and optional GPS housed in a rugged aluminium enclosure. The µWEBox Lite GSM/GPRS products not only include a GSM/GPRS modem and TCP/IP stack for ease of communication over the Internet, but also support higher application level modes suited to M2M applications. The automated mode enables the unit to wake-up upon an I/O change, on-board Real Time Clock (RTC) schedule or network prompt and automomously report I/O or GPS status via SMS, GSM or TCP/IP socket connection over GPRS and the Internet. This is ideal for standalone applications where there is no local intelligence. µWEBox Lite supports 3 analogue inputs, 2 digital inputs and 2 digital outputs. They can log data from the attached equipment over the RS232 host serial port into an on-board E2prom memory. The E-mail mode enables the E2prom data log to be sent as an E-mail attachment. Likewise the FTP mode supports data transfer between the on-board data log and central FTP server. A key feature of the FTP mode is the support for streaming data directly to the host serial port for large data files. Available NOW.
Application Examples.
* Transportation - identify location & status of chilled and perishable products during transportation.
* Industrial Automation - monitor status & alarms of remote equipment from a central location
* Vending - identify brand usage & fault status to manage maintenance and inventory management.
* HVAC - monitor the status and alarms of remote equipment from a centrally managed location
* Ticket Machines - identify ticket status and adjust ticket prices to reduce maintenance overhead.
* Security Systems - centrally monitor alarm status and report user or intruder access
* Automated Electronic Displays - deliver advertising and customer information content.
* Traffic Systems - Monitor vehicle location and provide passenger information to automated signs
"M2M communication changes the way companies do business through the ability to offer ongoing services beyond traditional product sales. µWEBox Lite enables companies to rapidly adopt M2M technology, prove new business models and show a Return on Investment through these products abilities to adapt existing equipment without undertaking lengthy developments..."
said Steve Whitehead, Technical Director, Comtech Holdings Ltd.
"Having proven the technology and the business case, Comtech can offer a roadmap to higher integration and lower cost through OEM module and design licence options".
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