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■ Logistics IT
Rugged character
IMHX 2007 saw the UK launch of Psion Teklogix’s rugged
8580 and 8590 vehicle-mounted computers.
Psion Teklogix launched the 8580 and 8590 range of peripherals such as bar code, RFID
vehicle-mounted computers – two rugged scanners or printers by using cost efficient
wireless computers suitable for customers standard connectors.
who demand optimum performance in Both the 8580 and 8590 Vehicle-Mount
harsh environments – at IMHX 2007. computers run on Windows XP Professional
Based on the industrial XTX processor or XP Embedded offering full PC
board standard, the 8580 and 8590 vehicle- functionality and dependable operation. They
mount computers easily integrate with Psion both can be operated via the touch screen,
Teklogix wireless backbone and rugged keyboard, or mouse. Psion Teklogix (UK) Ltd. “By providing
mobile devices, as well as other wireless LAN Windows XP Embedded allows a system rugged solutions such as the 8580 and the
solutions, to provide workers with real-time setup without a spinning drive, increasing the 8590, Psion Teklogix is showing its
access to warehouse management tools and resistance against the violent shock and commitment to invest in products that address
ensure rapid data capture. vibration transferred from vehicles working in the ever-changing need of our customers in
Built for use in rugged environments such rugged indoor and outdoor applications. the supply chain and logistics industries.”
as warehouses, ports, manufacturing Further customization to address harsh A key feature of the 8590 is its high
operations and yards, the 8580 and 8590 are industrial needs include automatic shutdown, resolution 12.1-inch XGA (1024 by 768)
perfect for managing forklift truck operations. and integrated heating for the very low screen that lets leading warehouse
With the 8580 and 8590 mobile workers can temperature range. management applications run without the
accurately receive, put-away, replenish, pick, “The 8580 and 8590 vehicle-mount need to adapt the user interface. The 8580
ship and track inventory in their cold storage computers set a new standard for vehicle- offers a large 10.4 inch SVGA display that is
facilities and harsh outdoor environments. mounted solutions offering our customers readable in all lighting conditions, including
Two serial RS232, Ethernet and two USB multiple options and complete versatility,” direct sunlight.
host ports allow easy connection to a large said Duncan Smillie, managing director of www.psionteklogix.com
Screen star
Hardware specialist DLoG UK launched its
X10 truck-mounted terminal to acclaim at
IMHX 2007.
Shopfloor networking and hardware successful and reliable XP-based MPC
specialist DLoG UK chose IMHX to 6, the X10/X12 utilises Windows CE
promote its X series range of vehicle mount 5.0 and is equipped with an Intel
and mobile terminals, including the new PXA270 processor with a clock rate of
X10/X12. up to 520MHz. With protection class
The X10 terminal was mounted on a Linde IP54/IP65 and excellent
electric counterbalance truck to demonstrate vibration/shock resilience, the TFT
its versatility within the logistics sector. By touchscreen terminal is suitable for all
helping to deploy warehouse management kinds of industrial and logistics operations.
systems, it provides up to the minute Ruggedly built to withstand extremes of logistics
information to forklift truck drivers on items temperature (from -30°C up to +50°C), the operations,” says DLoG UK director John
to be picked. X10/X12 operates as safely and reliably in a Davis. “Visitors to stand 20A90 will be able
The X10/X12 harnesses the technology of deep freeze environment as it will outside on to check out the range of options available
DLoG’s X7 CE device with a 7-inch a hot day. with the MPC and X series terminals that are
QWVGA screen and extends the range to “Our vehicle mount and mobile industrial key to the efficient day-to-day running of their
offer a 10- or 12-inch screen. terminals offer users significant performance- business.”
Based on the design of the highly related benefits within warehouse and
www.dlog.co.uk
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