Digi International announced the Digi XBee® 3 Global LTE Cat 4 cellular Modem. This addition to the award-winning Digi XBee family of embedded wireless modules delivers reliable, cost-effective connectivity for higher bandwidth IoT applications such as digital signage, energy/utilities, fleet management, industrial IoT, and smart agriculture. Global carrier and regulatory pre-certifications remove significant development burdens that device manufacturers typically face when integrating cellular connectivity.
The standard XBee form factor and APIs enable device manufacturers to create a single, adaptable product by selecting the XBee cellular module needed, from high-speed LTE Cat 4 to low-power LTE-M/NB-IoT -- without the need for costly redesigns. Built for reliable operation in harsh environments, the module offers global LTE Cat 4 connectivity with automatic 2G/3G fallback for reliability, an integrated GNSS receiver for location-aware applications (geofencing, asset tracking), Bluetooth®? Low Energy (LE) for wireless sensor connectivity with configuration via the Digi XBee Mobile app, and host integration flexibility via SPI, UART, or USB.
Edge Intelligence Transformation: The integrated Micro Python environment enables custom application logic on the module, allowing intelligent processing and decision-making at the edge with cloud integration with AWS IoT and Microsoft Azure IoT. Access to Bluetooth LE communication and local I/O enables local control and sensor integration, while helping to reduce design complexity and cost by eliminating separate microcontrollers. Device Management at Scale: Digi Remote Manager®?
enables scalable remote management for Digi XBee 3 Cellular -- allowing customers to monitor, diagnose, and manage mission-critical devices from its central command center. The proven cloud-based platform supports OTA firmware updates, fleet health monitoring, automated tasks, and geolocation management. Digi XBee Studio is a tool that allows to manage local Digi XBee 3 Cellular devices as well as remote Digi XBee devices registered in Digi Remote Manager.
Key Benefits: Standard Digi XBee form factor and APIs for rapid and future-proof integration; Global carrier and end-device certifications remove effort, cost, and risk burden; Integrated GNSS receiver for location- Delaware applications and management; Bluetooth Low Energy for sensor connectivity and local configuration; Micro Python environment delivers edge intelligence and simplifies designs; Built-in I/O capabilities (ADC, digital I/O, I2C) for sensor integration and local control; Device management at scale with Digi Remote Manager®? and Digi XBee Studio; Built-in Digi TrustFence®? device security helps protect against cyber threats.
Digi XBee 3 Global LTE Cat 4 modules are available now through Digi's authorized distribution network. The module includes a SIM that is ready for immediate activation, and customers can sign up for a Digi Remote Manager trial account at no cost online. For more information, visit the Digi Remote Manager trial account.
