Machine-to-Machine
(M2M) Application Kit
Device control via GSM/GPRS wireless network
M2M (machine-to-machine/mobile) brings together machine control applications with wireless communications. With 50 billion "machines" in the world, M2M allows a machine to be monitored or controlled from anywhere, anytime, using current wireless data technologies such as GSM/GPRS, and SMS (text messaging).
Rabbit Semiconductor control products are the ideal solution for the embedded control of Machine-to-Machine applications. As a pioneer in the embedded controls industry, Rabbit Semiconductor has been providing high-performance, reliable embedded control solutions since 1983. We offer a complete line of low-cost control solutions, including single-board computers, core modules, and operator interfaces for embedded control and Ethernet connectivity. The M2M Application Kit adds a wireless implementation to a Rabbit-based embedded solution.
Rabbit Semiconductor 's M2M Application Kit provides all the tools necessary to sample and design communications between a Rabbit-based device to a GSM/GPRS-enabled device (e.g. GSM/GPRS modem/phone, PDA phone, etc.). The libraries and sample programs allow for a GSM modem/phone to send SMS (text) messages to a RCM3200 RabbitCore module (RCM) (from $55, qty. 1000) that can interpret messages as commands and in turn can execute control functions. The RCM can also wirelessly send/receive email to/from any PC, device or cell phone. A menu system allows for easy interface on the keypad display unit, as well as reading text messages and email.
The M2M Application Kit includes Rabbit's Dynamic C integrated development software with royalty-free TCP/IP stack and PPP module.
Machine2ME™:
Machine-to-Machine with Ethernet
RabbitCore modules with Ethernet onboard add a powerful cost effective layer of connectivity to wireless M2M applications. One Ethernet equipped RabbitCore connected to a GSM/GPRS wireless modem can act as a gateway to other Ethernet-equipped RabbitCores. This node RabbitCore can poll/monitor or send commands to the other wired Ethernet devices within its LAN. So instead of having one wireless modem for each machine, one wireless "node" machine can serve/control multiple LAN devices!
M2M Applications Kit Highlights
* Hardware/Software for wireless RCM communication and control via GSM/GPRS.
* Dual Band wireless modem and antenna.
* GUI and Keypad configuration menuing system.
* Royalty-free TCP/IP stack in source code.
* Samples/Libraries for generic modem, Machine2ME node operation.
* Fully integrated development software: compiler, editor, debugger for machine control.
Applications
* Wireless Automation and Control
* Alarm & Notification Systems
* Remote Monitoring
* Data and Event Logging
* Machine Communication
* FTP (File Transfer) Uploading
* Telnet, email, text messaging communications
M2M Development Partners
A key challenge of M2M wireless systems designers is the need to integrate various divisions and systems of an organization into a complete wireless implementation. We are building partnerships with key product suppliers, application/middleware developers, systems integrators, network carriers, and other leaders in the wireless field that is complementary to our offering to provide you a more synergistic and successful wireless application.
AIRDESK (www.airdesk.net) is a leading provider of wireless data solutions and services focusing on machine-to-machine (M2M) and telemetry market segments. AIRDESK carries the top brands in wireless devices to deliver the best solution for a customer's needs, as well as to facilitate provisioning and account activation through the nation's leading wireless service providers - T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. AIRDESK is a key resource in integration, testing and certification of a Rabbit-based embedded M2M solution. A special Integration package is available for Rabbit M2M Application Kit customers. Refer to AIRDESK Integration Package Info Sheet.
Customers wishing to gain access to documentation of the complete AT command set, for the Wavecom Fastrack modem, must first complete Airdesk's NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). The Multi-Tech modem AT command set can be found in www.multitech.com.
SensorLogic (www.sensorlogic.com) provides a Web-based data management and communications platform that makes it easy to build complete, end-to-end wireless telemetry solutions. The SensorLogic platform provides basic telemetry functions data presentation, alarming and notification, control -- and handles all communications with the remote equipment, regardless of the wireless network being employed. SensorLogic operates as an Application Service Provider, allowing telemetry solution developers to pay for the services they use, as they use them, and minimizing their upfront investment and system maintenance costs.
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