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Instant wireless connectivity for existing equipment with GSM/GPRS modems from Alpha Micro

20th May 2009

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According to Alpha Micro Components, instant wireless connectivity can now be built seamlessly into existing applications using the iTegno range of GSM/GPRS modems. Ideal for customers which already have an existing solution in place but want to expand its functionality, the iTegno range of the 3832, 3845 serial and 3800 USB GSM/GPRS modems are particularly well suited to smart metering, POS, text marketing, security and remote monitoring applications. A highly cost-effective portfolio, the new range enables customers to wirelessly access the Internet, make voice calls and send and receive text alerts, faxes and emails, even where there is no Internet or Broadband connection.

Christos Papakyriacou, managing director, Alpha Micro Components, said: “This solution is very much a stepping stone for customers who already have an existing system in place but want to add a simple and reliable layer of wireless comms to increase the functionality, without extra hassle or expense of implementing a redesign of their product. Demand for this product is high in both the UK and US in the current economic climate, as companies look for cost-effective wireless connectivity options for existing solutions.”

Complementing Alpha Micro’s range of wireless connectivity products, the iTegno 3832 and 3845 serial GSM/GPRS modems feature an external antenna, allowing customers to position the antenna to optimise signal quality for any given application. Measuring just 93mm x 64mm x 12mm, the 3832 and 3845 iTegno modems weigh in at just 58g and feature a RS-232 interface, which combines both the serial link and power supply through PIN 1 of the RJ45. The iTegno 3800 USB GSM/GPRS modem features an embedded internal antenna and has a USB 1.1 interface. GPRS class 10, coding scheme CS1 to CS4 offers a maximum packet switch data transmission speed of 85.6 kbps, max circuit switched (GSM CSD) data transmission of 14.4 kbps and automatic fax group (Class 1 and 2). Additionally, quad band GSM EGSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 specifications come as standard across the full range of modems.

The iTegno 3832 and 3845 serial GSM/GPRS modems are compatible with all laptops, PCs, and industrial computers which have a serial port. The full range of modems are installed with WIN 98SE, 2000, ME or XP. Drivers for Linux and Mac OS are available for development purposes.