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EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity
Digi Connect® EZ WS is the next-generation serial-to-Ethernet gateway built for patient care environments, delivering instant, secure connectivity between serial-based medical devices and hospital networks.
Fully compliant with IEC 60601 3rd Edition standards, it safely operates in clinical settings and features four RS-232 serial ports for connecting multiple devices simultaneously. With robust Ethernet connectivity, it ensures fast, reliable, and secure data transfer to hospital EMRs, integration platforms, and other downstream systems.
Powered by Digi RealPort® technology, the EZ WS creates virtual COM or TTY ports on your networked systems, enabling seamless device communication without changing existing applications. Administrators gain full control over every connection—monitoring and managing incoming, outgoing, and Telnet sessions for each port.
Built-in Digi TrustFence® security framework delivers encrypted communications, centralised authentication, VPN support, and scalable security updates, meeting the demanding cybersecurity needs of modern healthcare infrastructure.
With Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) and an embedded Python environment, the EZ WS goes beyond connectivity—allowing event-driven automation, data conversion, and advanced device control right at the network edge.
EZ04-WS00 Features
- Safe for bedside use – IEC 60601 3rd Edition-compliant
- Multi-device support – 4 × RS-232 serial ports with RealPort® virtualisation
- Rapid deployment – boots in seconds, configures in minutes
- Hardened security – TrustFence® with encryption, VPN, and central auth
- Edge intelligence – Python scripting for on-device automation and data handling
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Product Type
Format
Interface
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Software and management
Remote management: Digi Remote Manager® or Digi On-Prem Manager, SNMP (user installed, managed) Local management: Digi On-Prem Manager and 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: (2) RJ-45; 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto-sensing)
Serial
Ports: (4) RJ45-10; RS-232 DTE/RS-422/RS-485 capable, software selectable 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
Console
Ports: (1) USB (Type C)
Wi-Fi
Module: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 1 x 1 SISO dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), internal antenna Modes: Client mode and access point mode simultaneously Clients: Maximum 10 clients (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) Access points: Maximum 2 access points (access point mode: regardless of combination of clients and access points) Security: WPA-3/WPA-2 personal, WPA/WPA-2 enterprise
Physical
Dimensions (L x W x H): 20.9 x 15.75 x 3.91 cm (8.23 x 6.2 x 1.54 in) Package dimensions: 25.1 x 23.6 x 5.8 cm (9.9 x 9.3 x 2.3 in) Package weight: 1.3 kg (2.87 lb) Status LEDs: System: power, Wi-Fi, Find Me LED; Per port: Ethernet, serial
Power requirements
Power input: 100 - 240 VAC (c8 connector) Power over Ethernet: 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 0 (endpoint) Power consumption: 0.25 A RMS Max, 14 W typical
Environmental
Operating temperature: Standard operating temperature of Connect EZ device: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Storage temperature: Standard storage temperature of Connect EZ device: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Approvals
Safety: IEC/EN/UL 62368, CSA 22.2, RCM Additionally, Digi Connect EZ WS has been evaluated to IEC 60601-1 Environmental: ROH53 Emissions / Immunity: CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, IC, AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 55035, EN 55032 *Digi Connect EZ WS has been evaluated and found to comply with the requirements of IEC 60601-1, ensuring ease of integration into systems designed to meet IEC 60601-1 standards. Due to the nature of the Connect EZ WS, it is considered out of scope for IEC 60601-1 certification, however an information test report can be provided to show compliance to the standard upon request.
Technical support
1-year LifeCycle Assurance with 24x7 Expert Support included
Accessories
not included; power supply— 12 V, 3 A (24000136) available separately
What's in the box
Digi Connect EZ 4 WS — serial server, 4-port, PoE, with Wi-Fi, no accessories
The EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the EZ04-WS00 is commonly used:
Medical and Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
These examples highlight the versatility of the EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Rugged Serial Server, Serial Server fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity comes with a 5-year for base Connect EZ device against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the EZ04-WS00 Digi Connect EZ WS Secure IEC 60601 Medical Device Connectivity or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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