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OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this kit, you will be ableto: • Configure your gateway • Create an account on iDigi.com • Connect your gateway to iDigi.com • Set up and configure your Drop-in Sensor Network • • • Begin using iDigi Dia (Device Integration Application) View sensor data locally on your gateway View sensor data via iDigi.com

Drop-in networking As an integral part of the Drop-in Networking strategy, the Python development environment isincorporated by Digi into each gateway. Digi's integration of the open Python scripting language provides customers a truly open standard for complete control over connections to devices, manipulation of data, and event-based actions. For more information about the Digi Python custom development platform, visit our Python portal today at: http://www.digi.com/technology/drop-in-networking/pdr.jspiDigi Dia Also available is a device connection application called iDigi Dia (Device Integration Application). iDigi Dia software runs on the Digi family of gateway devices. Dia simplifies developing custom applications for remote monitoring and sensor networking. Dia is written in the Python programming language and can easily be extended to accommodate additional requirements. Dia can be executedon a PC for prototyping when a suitable Python interpreter is available.

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QUESTIONS?
For technical assistance with your Drop-in Network, call:

1-800-903-8430 (US Only)
Digi contact numbers outside US
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Contents

OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................3 Drop-in networking ...........................................................................3 iDigiDia............................................................................................3 QUESTIONS? .......................................................................................4 Digi contact numbers outside US.....................................................4 Starter Kit components, requirements, and resources ..........................7 Kit components ................................................................................7 PC requirement...