Digi IX30 is a cellular router for Industry 4.0, public safety, harsh environments

Digi IX30 is a 4G LTE cellular router for industry 4.0 designed for distribution and automation, remote machines and sensor monitoring in industries such as oil and gas production, water utilities, smart cities, and outdoor signage.

The Digi IX30 is a rugged device able to operate in harsh environments, and the US model supports FirstNet nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety in the event of an emergency (e.g. terrorist attack). The network is designed for first responders, city services, and infrastructure, as well as drilling and gas wells, Internet-connected irrigation systems, waste disposal, and septic tank services among others. A future version will also support the Anterix Band 8 (900 MHz) for critical infrastructure/mission-critical private LTE networks.

Digi IX30 specifications:

SoC, memory, storage – No information, except the processor is running Linux.
Connectivity
- Ethernet – 2x 10/100M Fast Ethernet ports
- Cellular options
  - FirstNet capable LTE Advanced Cat 7 modem
    - LTE FDD: B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14
    - LTE TDD: B41, B42, B43, B48
    - FirstNet:, B25, B26, B66, B71
    - WCDMA: B2, B4, B5
  - LTE Cat 4 global
    - LTE FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28
    - LTE TDD: B38, B39, B40, B41
    - WCDMA: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
    - GSM: B2, B3, B5, B8
  - LTE Cat 4 AU/NZ
    - LTE FDD: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B21, B28
    - LTE TDD: B38, B39, B40, B41
    - 3G: B1, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19
  - 2x mini-SIM (2FF) slots with screw-down cover
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Antenna connectors – 3x 50Ω SMA connectors (2x cellular, 1x GNSS); center pin: female
USB – 1x USB 2.0 Type-A port
Serial – 1x DB-9 serial port (RS-232/422/485)
Expansion – 12-pin screw-down terminal block with
- 4x digital I/Os – 0-30 VDC, 200 mA max.; software-selectable; pulse counter input
- 4x analog I/Os – 4-20 mA or 0-10 V, software-selectable; 12-bit resolution
Misc – 5x signal stregth LEDs for LTE, Power LED
Power Supply – 9 to 30V DC (18W minimum) via screw-down removable terminal block
Power Consumption – Idle: 4W; typ.: 12W (peak Rx/Tx)
Dimensions – 12.8 x 10 x 5.2 cm (Aluminum enclosure)
Weight – 500 grams
Temperature Range – Operating: -34°C to 74°C (reduced cellular performance may occur above 60°C); storage: -40° C to 85° C
Relative Humidity – 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Ingress protection rating – IP30
Approvals
- Cellular – IX30-00P7: PTCRB, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, FirstNet Capable; IX30-00G4: CE, RED, UKCA;
- Safety
  - Hazardous locations: ANSI/ISA-12.12.01-2015, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.213-15;
  - Ordinary locations: UL 62368-1, 2nd Edition, 2014-10-14; UL 62368: 2014, 2nd Edition;
  - ATEX standards: Protection method II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc;
  - EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013, EN 60079-15:2010, DEMKO 15 ATEX 1574X Rev. 1
- IECEX standards – US/UL/ExTR17.0077/00
- Emissions/immunity – CE, RED, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003, AS/NZS CISPR 32
- Environmental – RoHS3

The Digi IX30 runs the Digi Accelerated Linux operating system (DAL OS) with local management through a webUI or client (Telnet, SSH, serial) or remote management using the cloud-based Digi Remote Manager (aka Digi RM) or SNMP v1/v2c/v3. The system also comes with a Python API to control legacy serial devices/protocols.

The Digi IX30 industrial cellular router for industry 4.0 is said to be available “immediately through global distributors”, but the product page requires interested parties to get a quote if they want to purchase the equipment.

Thanks to TLS for the tip.

Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.