Digi International Launches Rugged, Enterprise-Class Cellular Router for On-Board Train Connectivity
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today introduced the Digi TransPort®
WR44 RR, an enterprise-class cellular router designed specifically for
rugged on-board rail environments. The router provides connectivity to
equipment on the train and the wayside via a reliable primary,
high-speed cellular network connection, or can create a secure back-up
connection to the existing railroad data network. With locomotive
industry certifications, flexible communications and state-of-the-art
security, the Digi TransPort WR44 RR is ideal for on-board rail
applications such as locomotive communications and monitoring, passenger
Internet access and Positive Train Control (PTC), a system for
monitoring and controlling train movement to increase railway safety.
“Congress set a deadline of 2015 for the adoption of PTC technology and
reliable connectivity is critical,” said Larry Kraft, senior vice
president of marketing, Digi International. “The Digi TransPort WR44 RR
is a key enabler of PTC systems because it provides an on-board,
cellular network connection ensuring system dependability. And with tens
of thousands of railroad miles kept safe using Digi wireless routers,
we’ve got outstanding railway industry experience.”
The Digi TransPort WR44RR features an optional, integrated Wi-Fi access
point allowing rail lines to offer their customers Internet access and
improve passenger convenience, which can lead to increased ridership. It
also offers flexible communications with 3G/4G Qualcomm Gobi™
multi-carrier cellular connectivity, GPS, a serial port and a four-port
Ethernet switch.
The Digi TransPort WR44 RR features rail industry certifications
including AREMA C/H, AAR S-5702 and EN50155. The router also features
advanced dynamic routing, state-of-the-art security with firewall
features including stateful packet inspection and integrated IPSec VPN.
The Digi TransPort WR44 RR connects to the iDigi®
Device Cloud™ for easy setup, configuration and management of large
installations of remote Digi TransPort devices.
The Digi TransPort WR44 RR is available now. For more information, visit www.digi.com/industries/railroad.
About Digi International
Digi International is the M2M expert, combining products and services as
end-to-end solutions to drive business efficiencies. Digi provides the
industry’s broadest range of wireless products, a cloud computing
platform tailored for devices and development services to help customers
get to market fast with wireless devices and applications. Digi’s entire
solution set is tailored to allow any device to communicate with any
application, anywhere in the world. For more information, visit Digi's
website at www.digi.com,
or call 877-912-3444.
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