Cellular router

Digi International has introduced the Connect WAN 3G IA, a third-generation (3G) wireless WAN router for secure primary and backup connectivity to remote devices in severe environments.

It supports industrial protocols and features high-speed 3G connectivity enabling high-bandwidth applications like remote video surveillance in harsh environments. It is suitable for utility, pipeline, traffic, industrial automation and other industrial applications.

The device supports both HSDPA (GSM) and EVDO (CDMA) connections and features class 1 division 2 industrial certification. It also includes Modbus TCP support for connectivity to programmable logic controllers, remote terminal units, and other industrial devices.

Additionally, it includes both ethernet and serial ports, a terminal block for 9-30 VDC power, a DIN rail kit for mounting in industrial environments and an industrial temperature rating of -25 to 75 °C for GSM models and -30 to 75 °C for CDMA models.

The router has built-in VPN with IPSec for creating secure connections over public networks. It also features SureLink for persistent connections over wireless networks and Connectware Manager for set-up, configuration and maintenance of large installations.

It also supports Python, an object-based, free, open-source programming language for developing customised controlling applications.