Bluetree adds wireless modems for telemetry applications

Montreal, Feb. 16, 2005 -- (MobileVillage) -- BlueTree Wireless Data today released two new industrial-grade modems within the 4000 IP Series, the BlueTree 4200 CDMA for use over cellular CDMA/1xRTT (800/1900Mhz) networks, and the BlueTree 4400 GPRS for use over GSM/GPRS (850/1900Mhz) data networks.

The two modems support telemetry applications such as wireless Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) oil, gas and water utility management, Point of Sale (POS), Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and cash machine transactions.

Program code is embedded inside the microprocessor of the BlueTree 4000 IP Series products to support 'serial-over-IP' applications. The programming allows them to initiate their own wireless data connection to the cellular network and complete the transfer of information. This feature provides for non-intelligent serial devices to be attached to the BlueTree 4200 and BlueTree 4400, such as utility meters, and eliminates the need for operator intervention or an attached computer, according to BlueTree.

BlueTree's BlueVue Management software combines graphical client software with the modem's firmware. This allows the BlueTree 4000 IP Series modems to be configured, monitored and managed using a local cable connection or a remote wireless data connection.

BlueTree says the modems have been tested to ensure that military and automotive standards for reliability and durability are met, these rugged modems withstand the demands of vibration, temperature, shock and humidity in harsh environments.

For more information, see the BlueTreeWireless web site.

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