Digi Connect EZ WS
Modern, secure serial server for device connectivity in patient care environments
- Enhanced connectivity: 4-port serial-to-network connectivity enables robust M2M data communication across multiple devices efficiently
- Compliance: IEC 60601 3rd edition* compliant
- PoE: can be powered through an Ethernet cable from a compliant switch or power injector, allowing for flexible placement near connected equipment without additional power sources
- Functionality: flexible and secure Digi RealPort® technology provides local serial port functionality
- Security: RealPort with encryption available for additional security
- Safety: complies with safety requirements of 60601 3rd Edition regarding use for device connectivity in proximity to patients
- Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL): ensures a consistent, secure and easy-to-deploy solution that facilitates longevity and manageability across various applications
- Easy setup and mass configuration with Digi Navigator™ and Digi Remote Manager® or Digi On-Prem Manager
| SPECIFICATIONS | Digi Connect EZ | Digi Connect EZ 4 WS |
|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| REMOTE MANAGEMENT | Digi Remote Manager® or Digi On-Prem Manager; SNMP v3 (user installed, managed) | ✓ |
| LOCAL MANAGEMENT | Digi On-Prem Manager and Digi Navigator™ discovery and configuration tool, Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS), CLI (Telnet, SSH) | ✓ |
| MANAGEMENT / TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS | Digi Navigator discovery and configuration tool, FTP client, SCP, protocol analyzer with PCAP for Wireshark, event logging with syslog and SMTP client, NTP/SNTP, Nagios, Intelliflow, iPerf, Dynamic DNS, ping, traceroute | ✓ |
| MEMORY | 256 MB RAM, 4 GB Flash | |
| SECURITY | ||
| AUTHENTICATION | TACACS+, LDAP, Enterprise RADIUS | ✓ |
| ETHERNET | ||
| PORTS | RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto-sensing) | 2-port |
| SERIAL SIGNAL CAPABILITIES | ||
| PORTS | RS-232 DTE/RS-422/RS-485 capable, software selectable | (4) RJ45-10 |
| RS-232 / EIA-232 SERIAL MODES | Signal support TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI flow control options: XON/OFF, CTS/RTS, RTS-toggle | ✓ |
| CONSOLE | ||
| PORTS | USB (Type C) | 1-port |
| WI-FI | ||
| MODULE | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 1 x 1 SISO dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), internal antenna | ✓ |
| MODES | Client mode and access point mode simultaneously | ✓ |
| CLIENTS | Maximum 10 clients (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) | ✓ |
| ACCESS POINTS | Maximum 2 access points (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) | ✓ |
| SECURITY | WPA-3/WPA-2 personal, WPA/WPA-2 enterprise | ✓ |
| PHYSICAL | ||
| DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) | 20.9 x 15.75 x 3.91 cm (8.23 x 6.2 x 1.54 in) | |
| PACKAGE DIMENSIONS | 25.1 x 23.6 x 5.8 cm (9.9 x 9.3 x 2.3 in) | |
| PACKAGE WEIGHT | 1.3 kg (2.87 lb) | |
| STATUS LEDs | System: power, Wi-Fi, Find Me LED; Per port: Ethernet, serial | |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | ||
| POWER INPUT | 100 - 240 VAC (c8 connector) | ✓ |
| POWER OVER ETHERNET | 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 0 (endpoint) | ✓ |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 0.25 A RMS Max, 14 W typical | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | ||
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | Standard operating temperature of Connect EZ WS | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| STORAGE TEMPERATURE | Standard storage temperature of Connect EZ WS | 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) |
| RELATIVE HUMIDITY | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | ✓ |
| APPROVALS** | ||
| SAFETY | IEC/EN/UL 62368, CSA 22.2, RCM Additionally, Digi Connect EZ WS has been evaluated to IEC 60601-1* | ✓ |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | RoHS3 | ✓ |
| EMISSIONS / IMMUNITY | CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, IC, AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 55035, EN 55032 | ✓ |
Digi Connect® EZ WS enables seamless serial-over-Ethernet connectivity, facilitating the integration of patient device data into hospital EMRs and other downstream systems.
Designed for use in patient care environments, it complies with IEC 60601 3rd Edition* standards (see specifications for details) and features four RS-232 serial ports. Additionally, the Digi Connect EZ WS provides reliable Ethernet connectivity for serial devices, ensuring secure data transmission to central management systems.
Digi’s proven RealPort® technology enables seamless and secure communication between a host computer and networked serial devices by creating a local COM or TTY port. This allows for reliable data transmission while providing system administrators with advanced control over incoming, outgoing, and Telnet sessions on each port.
Digi simplifies key security requirements for critical infrastructure and distributed systems with enhanced access control, management and configuration capabilities. Digi Connect EZ WS and built-in Digi TrustFence® give your security and operations teams peace of mind against evolving threats with encrypted connections, centralized authentication, VPN support and scalable security updates.
A built-in Python environment enables application development and customization at the device level with event-based programmability, data conversion and full control of device connections.
