Digital Highway Wireless & Long Distance Communications

PinPoint Ethernet Edge

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SETTING THE STANDARD
With over a decade of experience, AirLink products have continually set the benchmark by which other mobile data solutions are judged. Now, the PinPoint Ethernet EDGE has raised the bar once again for speed, rugged reliability, and ease of use. Powered by the AirLink Embedded Operating System (ALEOS), the PinPoint-E EDGE is a powerful and diverse mobile communications platform. Now equipped with Ethernet, it can fully take advantage of the new higher data rates offered by EDGE technology, and it’s even easier to configure and install.

POWER AND PRODUCTIVITY
By blending an always-on wireless data connection with a high-precision integrated GPS receiver, the PinPoint provides scaleable mobile data solutions for the enterprise. As a standalone in-vehicle device, it enables AVL, fleet management and real-time dispatch applications. Its Ethernet, serial, and digital interfaces enable a host of applications to communicate over public EDGE networks with data speeds nearly three times faster than GPRS and typical dial-up connections. AirLink's EDGE products are interoperable with existing and broadly deployed GSM/GPRS networks and will automatically and seamlessly fall back to GPRS if EDGE is not available. Example market applications include public safety, AVL, fleet management, field force automation, and advanced telematics.

ALEOS TECHNOLOGY
As with all PinPoint Products, the PinPoint-E is powered by AirLink’s venerable ALEOS technology – the longstanding industry benchmark for reliable and feature-rich embedded intelligence. With extensive capabilities like remote monitoring and configuration, packet-level diagnostics and over the-air firmware updates, ALEOS simplifies installation, operation, and maintenance of any solution. ALEOS provides the “always-on” and “always-aware” connection management required for today’s mission-critical applications.

Gateway Features
• Rugged, intelligent device for mobile data applications
• Always-on, reliable connectivity
• Integrated and optimized TCP/IP stack
• DHCP server for plug-and-play installation
• PPPoE secures network connection from unauthorized use
• Firewall to protect unauthorized access

Remote Access
• Easy to remotely manage and support using AirLink’s suite of best-in-class software applications including Wireless Ace and AceNet
• Support for dynamic and static address services
• Dynamic DNS support allows for device management by user-provided domain name
• Over-the-air upgrade capabilities simplify maintenance and reduces operational costs
• Open application interface and technical support for 3rd party application developers

GPS/Location Based Services
• GPS data is transmitted over the wireless network directly to AVL, dispatch, public safety, or other tracking/enterprise applications
• Store-and-Forward prevents loss of GPS data when out of wireless coverage
• Distinctive embedded Device ID in GPS messages reduces need for static addressing
• Voltage sensing technology and low-power shutdown prevent battery drain
• Delivers enhanced information such as speed, odometer, network status, and other vehicle telemetry
• Position reports transmitted based on time, distance, digital input, or combinations of events
• Support for grouped, polled, and dynamic report intervals reduces data overhead
• Easily integrates with 3rd party CAD/Tracking applications using standard protocols, LBS services, and developer toolkit

FEATURES:
• High-speed data transfer rate
• 70-135kbps typical download throughput
• Peak transfer speeds up to 236 kbps
• Automatic GPRS fallback
• Integrated TCP/IP stack
• Rugged enclosure
• Compact size for easy installation
• Optional mounting brackets
• Configuration Wizard
• Zero configuration Ethernet port
• LED network status indicators
• Digital inputs
• Low-power sleep mode
• Tools and utilities for remote administration
• Integrated application for location based services
• GPS on time, distance, or input

GPS INTERFACES:
• NMEA
• TAIP
• AirLink’s integrated LBS Application

APPLICATION INTERFACES:
Standard interfaces include:
• AT command set
• Ethernet
• Serial (DB-9)
• PPPoE