The iCE3 FX has been designed and constructed as a compact, intelligent unit to provide IP connectivity to a wide range of equipment fitted with an RS232 port. It can manage on-demand or scheduled connections on both public/dynamic or private/static IP networks.
The iCE3 FX differs from a standard type wireless modem as it offers additional intelligent features. It has the ability to autonomously manage the tasks to give IP communications capability to almost any RS232 equipped device that is not equipped with its own IP functionality.
For dynamic IP scenarios, the iCE3 FX initiates a TCP or UDP socket connection and sends an identification call-in to a suitably equipped base station such as HydroTel™ or the iQuest Global Data Network. The base system captures the iCE3 FX's dynamic IP address, switches to the native protocol for the target device and the iCE3 FX becomes transparent allowing native communication through the TCP socket or via UDP.
The iCE3 FX can also perform standalone datalogging. It features a digital and an analog input (0-5V range) for small stand-alone applications. When in this mode it can be configured to deliver the data to up to two separate FTP hosts in a simple CSV file format.