• Kontron Technology India Private Limited

Industrial Platform for Smart M2M Applications

Kontron has announced the availability of its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) deployable system, the Kontron KM2M806XT. Adding to the company’s existing portfolio of M2M smart services embedded-connected devices, Kontron’s new ready-to-deploy hardware platform matches the requirements of M2M applications that must operate in extended temperatures and industrial environments. The Kontron KM2M806XT comes complete with application-ready middleware and supports M2M digital device connectivity right out of the box. An optimal platform specifically for factory and smart building automation applications, Kontron’s new M2M system is industrial temp rated (-40 to +85 °C) and includes a cast aluminium case with thermal management capabilities needed for operation under extended temperature conditions. The new industrial temperature Kontron M2M system KM2M806XT is based on the Intel® Atom™ processor architecture. The device is designed with a modular approach, which includes a carrier board, audio/video board, a Kontron COM Express® mini Computer-on-Module (Kontron COMe-mTT10), an optional expansion board along with a M2M software development kit from Wind River. The modular approach enables a simple and cost efficient tailoring to specific application needs. So even specific interface demands or processor requirements can easily be integrated, which reduces time-to-market and TCO. Kontron’s established relationships with market-leading ecosystem partners and long-term experience working with communications service providers ensures that its latest M2M portfolio addition delivers the elements required of smart embedded connected device including security and manageability. The company also offers Ethernet Rackmount Switch, Computer-On-Module, ETX®, Configuration Management Software, Chassis Monitoring Board, AMC Packet Processor Module, etc.