Barcoding Inc.

February 17th, 2010

Motorola WT4090 VOW Voice Only Wearable Terminal

Motorola 4T4090 VOWThe Motorola WT4090 VOW is a rugged wearable terminal for voice-directed task workers that enable high-performance hands-free applications. The key voice features of the WT4090 VOW include support for voice recognition, text-to-speech engines and Voice-over WLAN, giving workers up-to-date information at all times. The WT4090 VOW supports wireless 802.11a/b/g in addition to:

  • Hands-free design
  • High-performance platform
  • Wide temperature range: 122°F to -4°F
  • IP54 sealing; 4 ft drop specification
  • VoWLAN)

  • Compatibility with Motorola’s Wearable Scanners
  • Read the rest of this entry »

February 9th, 2010

MC17 Series Retail Mobile Computer

mc17Motorola’s MC17 Retail Mobile Computer allows customers to scan items while they shop, reducing time in the checkout line. Because of this, retailers are able to track inventory and pricing at the shelf level and run targeted promotions based on buying preferences.

The Motorola MC17 Retail Mobile Computer also features:

  • Windows CE 5.0 Professional
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • Motorola PocketBrowser compatibility
  • 320×240 QVGA color display
  • Six-key intuitive interface
  • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
  • Large capacity battery
  • Motorola Mobility Services Platform compatibility
  • In addition, the device is very ergonminc and sleek. In fact, the Motorola MC17 won three industrial design awards including International Design Excellence award, iF Product Design award and Good Design award.

    For more information on the MC17 Retail Mobile computer, download the feature sheet here.

    Watch the video below to see the MC17 in action!

February 8th, 2010

Intrinsically Safe Devices for Hazardous Environments

In potentially hazardous environments where flammable gas or other combustible/ignitable materials exist, it is necessary to invest in intrinsically safe (I-safe) equipment.

Intrinsically safe equipment has wiring that is not capable of releasing a sufficient amount of electrical and or thermal energy that would cause any sort of ignition. By limiting the amount of power available to the equipment in hazardous areas prevents the equipment from reaching a level that would be able to ignite gas, preventing the devices from creating sparks or a substantial amount of heat.

Industries that would benefit from intrinsically safe devices are those such as chemical, oil and gas, whom would need I-safe devices for inventory data collection, work-in-progress and shipping/receiving.

In order to officially be considered I-safe, devices must be labeled with the exact IS rating for the equipment, the name of a nationally recognized testing lab that performed the tests and a certification stating the types of hazards for which the device is safe.

For more information on which devices are Intrinsically safe, learn more here.

January 19th, 2010

LXE New Vehicle-Mount Computers

lxeThe VX8 Kärv and VX9 Förj, part of LXE’s Trux line of rugged vehicle-mount computers, were recently released and designed for enterprise businesses that need full computing power in a mobile environment. The VX8 Kärv and VX9 Förj are available with Intel Atom or Core 2 Duo Processors, high-bright, energy-eficient LED displays and mobile radio connectivity. Due to their rugged design, the Kärv and Förj are designed to withstand rugged environments while providing maximum performance both inside and outside of the warehouse.

The Kärv vehcile-mount computer comes equipped with:

  • Atom 1.6 GHz or Core 2Duo 1.5 GHz processors
  • Up to 2GB RAM
  • 10.4” LED touch screen display
  • 802.11 a/b/g + Bluetooth radio
  • WWAN connectivity available
  • IP65 rating

The Förj has the above options, but with a 12.1” touchscreen display and outdoor screen option. Because of their ruggedness the Kärv and Förj are ideal for both outdoor logistics and warehouses/distribution centers.

December 30th, 2009

LXE MX9 Ultra-rugged Computers

lxe mx9The LXE MX9 and MX9CS are ultra-rugged handheld computers designed for use in industrial and outdoor data collection environments. The MX9 boasts best-in-class performance with high reliability for a handheld computing solution. Some features of the MX9 include:

  • GPS receivers for positional location applications
  • Outdoor display
  • Multiple scanning and imaging options
  • Back-lit keypads
  • 802.11 a/b/g, WWAN and Bluetooth connectivity options

The LXE MX9 also has an IP67 rating and rugged packaging specifically engineered for harsh outdoor environments. For cold environments, the MX9CS includes low-temperature batteries and built-in heater control capabilities. LXE Toughtalk technology, which allows for voice recognition, is also provided with both devices.

If you’ve used the LXE MX9 or MX9CS, how do you think it compares to other rugged devices?