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Device Integration Application (DIA)
The Device Cloud Device Integration Application (DIA) is software that simplifies connecting devices (sensors, PLCs,
etc.) to communication gateways. DIA includes a comprehensive library of plug-ins that work out-of-the-box with
common device types and you can extend it to include new devices. Its unique architecture allows the user to add
most devices in under a day.
The DIA architecture provides the core functions of remote device data acquisition, control and presentation
between devices and information platforms. It collects data from any device that can communicate with a Digi
gateway, and is supported over any gateway physical interface. DIA presents this data to upstream applications in
fully customizable formats, significantly reducing a customer's time to market.
Written in the Python® programming language for use on Digi devices, DIA may also be executed on a computer for
prototyping purposes when a suitable Python interpreter is installed.
DIA is targeted for applications that need to gather samples of data from a set of devices (ZigBee
industrial equipment, GPS devices, etc.). It is an integral component of the Device Cloud platform, which customers
can deploy with DIA software to build flexible, robust solutions with unprecedented speed.
Device Cloud and the Device Management service
Device Management allows for device management and access to device data within Device Cloud Designed as an on-
demand solution, Device Management customers pay only for services consumed, conserving capital and requiring
no infrastructure. Device Management includes:
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Device connector software that simplifies remote device connectivity and integration
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Management application (configure, upgrade, monitor, alarm, analyze) for Digi connectivity products including
ZigBee nodes
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Application messaging engine with broadcast and receipt notification for application-to device interaction
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Cache and permanent storage options for generation-based storage and ad hoc access to historical device
samples
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Application-focused bundles with ready-to-use illustrative applications
You can monitor and manage Digi devices from Device Management; for example.
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Displaying detailed state information and statistics about a device, such as device up time, amount of used and
free memory, network settings, XBee network overview and detailed information on network nodes.
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Displaying and modifying mobile settings
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Monitoring the state of the device's connection and see a connection report and connection history statistics.
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Redirecting devices to a to a different destination
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Disconnecting devices
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Removing devices from the network.
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Alarms and Notifications feature that fires an alarm and sends an email notification should a specified event occur
To learn more about the Device Management and the services it provides, see the Device Cloud User Guide or go to
www.digi.com/cloud/digi-device-cloud.
Python configuration pages
Selecting Applications > Python from the main menu for a Python-enabled Digi device displays the Python
Configuration pages. These pages manage Python program files including uploading them to Digi devices and
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