Sierra Wireless Releases Latest Intelligent M2M Communications Device
(Product News, 5 Dec 2007)
Sierra Wireless's AirLink Raven XT, the newest addition to the company's AirLink line of Mobile and M2M devices, is the latest installment of the X Platform line of rugged and intelligent wireless data communications platforms, joining the Raven X and PinPoint X. Commercial shipments for North American CDMA and GSM networks are expected to begin in January 2008.
Built on the new X Platform architecture and processing environment, the Raven XT is smaller than previous models and offers a future-proof design enabling room for expansion. With a serial port interface and Class 1 Div 2 certification for use in hazardous environments, the Raven XT is ideally suited for a long list of industrial communication solutions, including energy production and distribution, electric utilities, automation and various infrastructure control and monitoring applications.
To simplify installation, troubleshooting and module level diagnostics, the Raven XT has been equipped with a Mini-USB interface, which will also increase the flexibility of the device by expanding its functionality and integration options.