Digi Z45 Remote Management System Industrial Controller
Digi Z45 Remote Management System (RMS) Industrial Controller is a complete automation and communications solution in a single, rugged platform. The Digi Z45 RMS industrial controller delivers advanced, PLC‑class automation control alongside integrated communications, simplifying industrial system design and deployment. The industrial controller ships fully equipped with antennas, a robust power supply, and a durable enclosure engineered to perform reliably in harsh industrial environments. This all‑in‑one design ensures consistent operation even under challenging conditions.
Automation Control is provided through an intuitive software application with a streamlined development environment. Monitoring and control solutions can be deployed quickly using a no‑code, menu‑driven toolset, enabling faster time to market and lower total cost compared to traditional PLC approaches.
The Digi Z45 RMS industrial controller seamlessly interfaces with a wide range of sensors, quickly and efficiently bringing data into the system for processing. Standard support includes analog current and voltage inputs, wet and dry contacts, Modbus RTU and TCP, and additional vendor‑specific protocols.
The Z45 controller securely and efficiently transports data across the network. It is provisioned for use with domestic and international carriers and supports both cellular and Ethernet connectivity options. Whether operating as a communications gateway or a full application controller, the Z45 RMS integrates with Digi Axess to deliver a detailed visualization of network performance, platform health, and application activity. For specialized use cases that require custom development, the Z45 RMS supports a downloadable cross‑compile development environment, a tested source distribution, and a fully documented toolchain.
Features
- CTK-Z4550A2M industrial controller and NEMA enclosure
- Integrated interfaces for analog, digital, hex, and pulse information processing
- Modbus client and server configurations
- Built-in digital and analog input, digital output
- Network connectivity over USB, Ethernet, and serial interfaces
- Automatic carrier provisioning and dual-SIM failover support
- Onboard dashboard display with gauges, indicators, and charts
- Self-provisioning devices report to Digi Axess for complete visibility of the asset
- Mobile management with Digi Axess app (iOS / Android)
- LTE coverage on all bands for North American carriers with 3G HSPA fallback
Applications
- Industrial monitoring and control systems
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) deployments
- PLC replacement or edge automation control
- Remote monitoring
- Sensor data acquisition and processing
- Cloud-connected industrial equipment
- Alarm, event, and notification systems
- Autonomous edge control applications
- Rapid deployment industrial automation projects
Specifications
- Cellular technology
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B20, B25, B26, B29, B30, and B41 LTE bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, and B8 3G bands
- Multi-carrier, auto-configuration
- Dual-SIM (2FF)
- DL MIMO/Rx diversity support
- 1x 50Ω SMA (male center pin)
- Approvals
- FCC, IC, CE, and PTCRB
- Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
- Visit digi.com/resources/certifications for updated cellular certifications
- GPS and GLONASS position location
- Host interfaces
- 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
- 1x RS-232 terminal block
- 1x RS-485 terminal block
- 1x full-speed USB Type-A
- 1x high-speed micro-USB OTG
- Input/output
- 4x user configurable, digital/analog inputs (0V to 5V, 4mA to 20mA)
- 2x digital outputs
- Memory
- 128MB DDR2 RAM
- 256MB SLC NAND Flash
- 1x microSD slot (externally accessible)
- Platform
- Linux 4.xx operating system
- Atmel ARM9 processor
- Web Manager 2.0
- Digi Axess
- Automation application
- Power
- 9VDC to 24VDC input range
- 190mA typical power (Ethernet not connected, varies with signal level)
- Environmental
- -30°C to +70°C operating temperature range
- 90% humidity, non-condensing
- 5.48" x 4.72" x 1.45" CTK-Z4550A2M industrial controller dimensions
- 3-year standard warranty
- NEMA enclosure
- Waterproof and UV-stable, RF transparent for wireless devices, gasketed lid with dual latches, tamper-proof locking screw with key, and provision for a padlock
- Polycarbonate + ABS material
- Dimensions
- 276mm x 252mm x 106mm (10.9" x 9.2" x 4.2") outer size
- 191mm x 165mm x 83mm (7.5" x 6.5" x 3.3") inner size
- 0.6kg weight (1.5lbs)
- Meets NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4X, 12, 13 and IEC 529 IP65, IP66 ratings
- Included DIN mount power supply
- 15W, 24VDC, 0.6A output
- 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60Hz input
- 4x included M23 x 1.5 cable glands
- 2x included antennas mounted inside enclosure (multiband, 4G/3G/2G, GPS, flex/strip, SMA)
- Included DIN rail mount kit
Videos
Related Controllers
Digi Z45 Industrial Controllers
Complete automation control system in a single, compact, rugged device.