Digi Connect EZ
Serial Data Connectivity
Modern Serial Connectivity Gateways
Click-to-connect. Modern, secure serial connectivity that boots in seconds, configures in minutes, and runs for years
Most companies are not replacing their equipment — they are updating the way they talk to it. Digi Connect® EZ modernizes operational infrastructure with expanded network connectivity and functionality for today’s applications. It is designed to meet the demands of a wide range of critical serial applications including connecting to automation, robotics control, centralized device management, data acquisition, and point-of-sale equipment.
Digi Connect EZ is a click-to-connect solution with 1, 2, or 4 serial ports, software-selectable for 232/422/485 communication, as well as optional LTE, Wi-Fi, and industrial specifications (C1D2). It takes only a few minutes to configure with intelligent, use-case-based options so that you can quickly install without having to modify your equipment or applications.
Digi simplifies key security requirements for critical infrastructure and distributed systems with enhanced access control, management and configuration capabilities. Digi Connect EZ and built-in Digi TrustFence® give your security and operations teams peace of mind against evolving security threats with encrypted connections, centralized authentication, VPN support, and scalable security updates.
Digi Connect EZ supports the widest range of industry-standard and device-specific protocols using serial tunneling, TCP/UDP connections, or Digi’s patented RealPort® COM port redirector for remote native COM port access. A built-in Python environment enables application development and customization at the device level, including event-based programmability, data conversion, and full control of device connections.
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Key Features
- 1, 2, or 4 software-selectable RS-232/422/485 serial ports to connect a wide variety of serial equipment over IP networks
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet (dual Ethernet on 2- and 4-port), with optional Wi-Fi, industrial temp, C1D2 rating, and LTE
- Ideal for applications requiring COM ports, serial tunneling, or TCP/UDP sockets
- Optimizes performance for the widest range of industry-standard and device-specific protocols
- Built-in Digi TrustFence® for device security, secure encrypted connections, ongoing monitoring and support
- Easy setup and mass configuration with Digi Navigator™ and Digi Remote Manager®
How it Works
Digi Connect EZ Applications
- Automation
- Robotics control
- Centralized device monitoring and management\
- Data acquisition
- Point-of-sale applications
Product Specifications
| SPECIFICATIONS | Digi Connect EZ | EZ Mini | EZ 2 | EZ 4 | EZ 4i |
| SOFTWARE AND MANAGEMENT | |||||
| REMOTE MANAGEMENT | Digi Remote Manager®; SNMP v3 (user-installed/managed) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOCAL MANAGEMENT | 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) | 1-port | 2-port | 2-port | 2-port |
| SERIAL SIGNAL CAPABILITIES | |||||
| PORTS | RS-232 DTE/RS-422/RS-485 capable, software selectable | (1) DB9 | (2)RJ45-10 | (4) RJ45-10 | (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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RS-422 / EIA-422 SERIAL MODES | TX+/-, RX+/-, software termination, pre-delay/post-delay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RS-485 / EIA-485 SERIAL MODES | Data+/Data-, software termination, pre-delay/post-delay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CELLULAR | |||||
| CERTIFICATIONS | Visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications for the latest certifications | - | When used with Digi CORE plug-in LTE modem | ||
| LTE (G4) WITH DIGI CORE PLUG-IN LTE MODEM 1002-CMG4 | LTE Cat 4: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B38, B40, B41; 3G: B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19; | ||||
| 2G EDGE / GPRS: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | |||||
| CONNECTORS | (1) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: female) | ||||
| SIM SLOTS | (2) Mini-SIM (2FF) | ||||
| SIM SECURITY | Secured in cellular module | ||||
| WI-FI | |||||
| MODULE | 1 x 1 SISO dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| MODES | Client mode and access point mode simultaneously | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLIENTS | Maximum 10 clients (access point mode: regardless of the combination of clients and access points) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| ACCESS POINTS | Maximum 2 access points (access point mode: regardless of the combination of clients and access points) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| SECURITY | WPA-3/WPA-2 personal, WPA/WPA-2 enterprise | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| CONNECTORS | (1) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: male) | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| PHYSICAL | |||||
| DIMENSIONS (L x W x H) | 13.7 x 9.5 x 3 cm (5.39 x 3.74 x 1.18 in) | 19.2 x 13.4 x 3.5 cm (7.56 x 5.28 x 1.38 in) | |||
| PACKAGE DIMENSIONS | 21.4 x 18.4 x 6.5 cm (8.43 x 7.24 x 2.56 in) | 35.5 x 20.4 x 6.7 cm (13.98 x 8.03 x 2.64 in) | |||
| PACKAGE WEIGHT | 0.6 kg (1.32 lb) | 1.3 kg (2.87 lb) | |||
| STATUS LEDs | Each Ethernet and Serial port has two status LEDs | Power, Serial | Power, Signal, LTE, Ethernet, Serial | Power, Signal, LTE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Serial | |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | |||||
| POWER INPUT | Locking barrel: 9 - 30 VDC, locking 2.1 mm center barrel connector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Phoenix connector: 9 - 30 VDC, Connector: 2-position rewireable plug with securing screws included | - | - | - | ✓ | |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 9 V @ 1 A max, typical 1.7 W | 9 V @ 1.5 A max, 5 W typical with Digi CORE modem, 4.5 W typical without Digi CORE modem | |||
| ENVIRONMENTAL | |||||
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | Standard operating temperature of Connect EZ device | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) | -35° C to 74° C (-31° F to 165° F) |
| With Digi CORE plug-in LTE modem | - | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) | -35° C to 70° C (-31° F to 158° F) | |
| RELATIVE HUMIDITY | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| APPROVALS | |||||
| CELLULAR | Visit www.digi.com/resources/certifications for latest certifications | ||||
| SAFETY | IEC62368-1, IEC60950-1, CB, EN62311, UL62368-1, UL60950-1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATION | Class 1, Division 2 | - | - | - | ✓ |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | RoHS3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EMISSIONS / IMMUNITY | CE; RED; FCC Part 15, Subpart B; ICES-003; AU/NZS CISPR32 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WARRANTY | |||||
| PRODUCT WARRANTY | 5-year for base Connect EZ device, 3-year for Digi CORE plug-in LTE modem | ||||
| ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE | DESCRIPTION |
| NETWORK PROTOCOL SUPPORT | HTTPS, FTP client, SSL, TLS v1.2, SCP (client and server), SFTP, SMTP client for use by scripts and the command line, SNMP (v2/v3), SSH, remote management via Digi Remote Manager®; Protocol analyzer, ability to capture PCAP for use with Wireshark; DynDNS, Dynamic DNS client compatible with BIND9/No-IP/DynDNS; Captive portal, Intelliflow; Nagios, DNS server, NTP server, Multicast, mDNS, IPerf |
| SERIAL AND DATA PROTOCOL SUPPORT | RealPort, Socket and Autoconnect Socket Connectivity for TCP and Encrypted TCP, SSH, Telnet, UDP, Modbus, Pyserial support via built-in Python interpreter |
| SECURITY | IP filtering, stateful firewall, custom firewall rules (iptables), address and port translation; TLS 1.2 and above, FIPS 197, open VPN client and server; VPN tunnels; Authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+; certificates; MAC address filtering; VLAN support |
| VPN | IPsec with IKEv1, IKEv2, NAT Traversal; OpenVPN client and server; GRE VPN tunnels; Cryptology: SHA-1/256/384/512, MDS, RSA; Encryption: 3DES and AES up to 256-bit (CBC mode for IPsec); Diffie Hellman: DH groups 1-32 (CURVE448) |
| ROUTING / FAILOVER | IP pass-through; NAT, NAPT with IP port forwarding; Ethernet bridging; GRE; Multicast routing; Routing protocols: RIP (v1, v2) OSPF, BGP, IP failover: VRRP; automatic failover; Digi SureLink® |
| OTHER PROTOCOLS | DHCP; dynamic DNS client compatible with No-IP/DynDNS |
DATASHEETS
Data Sheet: Digi Connect EZ
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