www.instrument.com - Sunday, October 12, 2008
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Your choice of one or more AutoID readers |
Fast walk-through with horizontal badge reader |
Real-Time clock for timestamping |
Optional adjustable-volume external beeper |
Digital I/O - Eight inputs and eight outputs are available. Popular uses for inputs include counting (turnstyle) or pushbutton, while the outputs are often used for alarms or access control |
Optional Digital I/O termination panel for ease of field installations and maintenance |
Battery back-up option for continued operation during temporary power outages |
Built-in battery charger for battery back-up option |
Optional PCMCIA slot and Compact Flash slot for additional local storage, RF Ethernet card, modem options |
Serial I/O - Three serial ports for inputs from devices such as barcode scanners, scales and calipers, as well as output to printers. |
External PS/2 keyboard connector for AutoID devices |
Open architecture to take advantage of current and future technology |
Intel® XScale™PXA255 ARM processor |
Sealed 2 line x 40 character backlit LCD display* |
Ethernet connectivity - 10/100BaseT and optional IEEE802.11b/g wireless |
NEMA 12 (IP54) - rugged, compact case ideal for most environments |
Web-based remote management tools for easy deployment and management |
Windows CE.NET (Windows CE version 4.2) or Windows CE 5.0 OS - Easy to develop applications allowing third party add-ons, and easy deployment into existing and future IT infrastructures |
Time and Attendance application software partner network provide turn-key solutions |
Easy application development using Visual Studio.NET 2003 Professional or newer, or eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0. Or use your choice of terminal emulation software. |
SQL CE - SQL Server Client for Windows CE.NET 4.2 for local and remote real-time database access |
MSMQ - Microsoft Access Message Queue for Windows CE.NET 4.2 for reliable operation |
Optional terminal emulation software, VT/HP, IBM 5250, or IBM 3270 |
32MB of SDRAM and 32MB Flash customer expandable via optional Compact Flash and/or PCMCIA card |
The inevitable question that arises is "why have a text display on a Windows terminal?"
Reasons include:
Data collection tasks, especially time and attendance badging, generally require a prompt followed by an operator response. Text displays are very economical and are designed for this activity. There is now no reason to pay extra for a graphical display when it's not needed |
It keeps the data collection user focused. No longer is there extra, possibly confusing information presented. No longer is there the possibility to engage in unauthorized uses such as Web surfing and other questionable activities. The data collection activity is completely under application control |
Smaller screens are less likely to be damaged by inadvertent or intentional rough handling - sometimes important in time and attendance clocking transactions |
Smaller screens allow for a smaller terminal for better use of valuable workspace, and more installation flexibility |
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