Multi-Tech Now Shipping M2M Cellular IP Modem for Remote Monitoring and Reporting

Multi-Tech Systems,  a provider of data communications and telecommunications solutions, recently announced that it was shipping its MultiModem iCell wireless modem which unites the features and capabilities of the Universal Internet Protocol (UIP) and a five-port General Purpose Input Output (GPIO), to manage remote signal monitoring for control applications.

The company said it has now started distributing the new modems designed mainly for mission critical M2M (Machine to Machine) remote monitoring and control applications.

The external modem’s UIP and GPIO offer remote signal monitoring for a wide variety of control systems. Through its applications programming interface (API) for the IP stack, designers will only have to program IP functionality once for numerous applications. Also, through the GPIO interface, the wireless modem will be able to detain and explore data from remote sensors like tank levels, cargo door access and temperature.

"The new MultiModem iCell is Multi-Tech's (News - Alert) next generation M2M cellular product. Based on input from our customers, we packaged into a single product the most important features and communications options needed to keep track of remote equipment. The new line of MultiModem iCell modems is available now in UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System)/HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) and EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution)/GSM (Global System for Mobile communications)/GPRS (General packet radio service) models with CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology available next quarter,” said Bill Chesney (News - Alert), vice president of Sales and Marketing for Multi-Tech Systems.

Multi-Tech's UIP comprises of a common set of TCP/IP (Internet Protocol Suite) networking protocols along with M2M applications which employ a standard AT (Assistive Technology) command interface. UIP permits the developers to write their host application all at one time, while also being able to pick from a large number of Multi-Tech communications options.

“By combining industry-standard cellular technologies, multiple interface options, a built-in IP stack along with comprehensive service and support, we believe Multi-Tech's next generation M2M modems will fill even the most demanding needs of emerging on-line applications."