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Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro - 2nd Generation
- Expansion Modules like scanners, imagers, RFID modules, Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless WAN (WWAN) radios, and more can be added yourself, in the field, as your requirements evolve – lowering your total cost of ownership and mitigating obsolescence risk
- IP65 rating protects the WORKABOUT PRO from dust and water sprayed from all directions
- Rated to 26 drops from 5 feet to polished concrete, the WORKABOUT PRO is built to take it
- Full VGA resolution display allows your field workers to see finer details in maps or schematics, and provides easier readability of text in most lighting conditions, including direct sunlight
- Support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE data and voice communications further enhances the productivity of your workers
- Hardware Developer’s Kit (HDK) empowers you to custom tailor the device to meet your specific needs
- Numeric and Full Alpha Numeric keyboard choices to suit your application
- All this flexibility without limiting your choice of Microsoft Embedded CE 5.0, Windows Mobile 6 Classic, and Windows Mobile 6 Professional operating systems
The WORKABOUT PRO represents the most flexible yet rugged handheld computer. Its "do-it-yourself" upgradeability makes it an ideal choice for customers with ever changing requirements. Because of its superior flexibility and durability, the WORKABOUT PRO has proven successful in a variety of market applications including Field Service, Courier / Delivery, Asset Tracking, Meter Reading, Ticketing, Retail, Livestock Tracking, Warehousing, and Manufacturing; and the list continues to grow.
The second generation WORKABOUT PRO, more rugged and more feature-rich than its predecessor, enables you to significantly change the wireless handheld device in the field, as your work requirements evolve over time.
Psion Teklogix is leveraging existing expansion modules from the first generation WORKABOUT PRO, which are fully compatible with the second generation, providing our customers and partners additional investment protection. The new WORKABOUT PRO supports a variety of field installable expansion modules including scanners, imagers, RFID modules, Wireless LAN (WLAN) Wireless WAN (WWAN) radios, and more.
Psion Teklogix takes flexibility to the next level by offering a Hardware Developer’s Kit (HDK) that allows you to develop your own custom expansion modules to address your unique business needs. Some recent developments include expansion modules that take fingerprints, read cattle ear tags, and scan passports.
The WORKABOUT PRO can function as your data capture device and your cellular phone, allowing your mobile workers to call customers, upload route maps, and send data back to office headquarters – all with only one mobile device.
A choice of Microsoft Embedded CE 5.0 or Windows Mobile 6 offers the ultimate in flexibility to meet the specific needs of your software solution. The WORKABOUT PRO withstands 26 drops from five feet to polished concrete, shock and vibration consistent with mounting in a truck or a forklift. It includes an IP65 rating, protecting it against dust and water sprayed from all directions. Its full VGA colour display provides improved graphics capability, allowing your field workers to see finer details in maps or schematics in most lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.
The WORKABOUT PRO is built on the concept of providing an industrial tool that doesn’t need to be replaced or thrown away the minute new requirements emerge. Our customers operate in tough environments, with ever changing requirements and new technology always around the corner. The WORKABOUT PRO adapts quickly and easily to your evolving business needs.
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Specification Psion Teklogix Workabout Pro - 2nd Generation
Specifications
- Platform
- PXA270 520 MHz, 32 bit RISC CPU
- 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM
- Operating System
- Microsoft® Windows® CE5.0
- Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.0 Classic
- Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.0 Professional
- Wireless Communications
- Optional expansion modules for:
- 802.11b/g (via Compact Flash) operating in the 2.4GHz band
- Supports IEEE 802.11 b data rates of 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps using Direct Sequence Spectrum (DSSS)
- Supports IEEE 802.11 b data rates of 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps, using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) baseband modulation
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE (via expansion interface) Quad Band - 850/900/1800/1900 voice and data
- UMTS/HSDPA (via expansion interface): Triple band, 850/1900/2100MHz Voice and data
- Integrated Bluetooth class II, version 1.2
- Note: 802.11 b/g, GSM/UMTS and Bluetooth are available simultaneously
- Barcode Applications
- Optional 1D imager expansion module
- Optional 2D imager expansion module
- Optional 1D SE955 laser scanner expansion module
- Optional 1D SE1223 High Performance laser scanner expansion module
- Optional bolt-on pistol grip
- Note: All are user upgradeable
- RFID Module Options
- HF Module Frequency: 13.56 MHz Tags supported: ISO 15693, Philips ICode™; TI TagiIt™;Tagsys (C210, C220, C240, C270) Read/write range up to: 80 mm (3.15 in.)
- MIFARE module Frequency: 13.56 MHz Tags supported: ISO 14443 A&B, Mifare Read/write range up to: 50 mm (1.97 in.)
- LF module Frequency: 125 KHz, 134.2 KHz Tags supported: EM 4x0x, EM 4x50; Hitag 1 & 2; ISO HDXA & FDXB Read/write range up to: 70 mm (2.756 in.)
- UHF module Frequency: 868 MHz or 915 MHz Read range: up to 150 cm (4.92 ft.) [915 MHz] and up to 80 cm (2.62 ft.) [868 MHz] Tag supported: EPC Class 1 Gen 2, other protocols depending on regions
- User Interface
- Colour Touch Screen Display 9.144 cm (3.6 in.) diagonal
- Full VGA 480x640 resolution Transflective, portrait mode TFT with Adjustable Backlight
- Sunlight readable (for outdoor use)
- High reliability LED backlight
- Easily replaceable and customizable bezel
- Keyboards
- Full Alpha-Numeric (C model)
- Numeric (S model)
- Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous one-hand operation
- Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys
- Indicators & Controls
- LED indicates battery charge status
- Audio
- 90 db mono speaker, Mono microphone, 86 db beeper
- Programming Environment
- HTML, XML
- Psion Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK
- Hardware Development Kit (HDK)
- .NET and C++ programming using Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005
- Java programming supporting JDK 1.2.2 or higher
- Standard Protocol APIs, Windows sockets (CE.net)
- Application Software
- Internet Explorer 6.0 incl. with Windows CE 5.0
- Internet Explorer® Mobile incl. with Windows® Mobile® 6
- Windows Mobile Device Center
- Phone dialer and Personal Information Manager (PIM) incl. with Windows Mobile 6 Professional
- Unique Psion Teklogix Voice Dialer and Contacts Manager incl.Windows CE 5.0
- PTX Connect VoIP
- Optional OpenTekTerm terminal emulation software, supports IBM 5250, IBM 3270, HP2392, ANSI and TESS
- Mobile Control Center (MCC) device management
- Expansion Slots
- One SD/MMC memory card slot – user accessible
- End-cap USB Interface supports GPS expansion module
- 100-PIN expansion interface: supports PCMCIA (type II), GSM/GPRS EDGE and other third-party expansion modules developed using PsionTeklogixWORKABOUT PRO Hardware Developer’s Kit.
- Flex cable interface with robust connector: supports scanner (serial) and imager (USB) modules
- One Type II CF Card Slot
- External Connectors
- One Tether connection with full RS232 and USB On-The-Go (USB 1.1) functionality
- One Low-Insertion Force (LIF) docking connector
- DC Power Jack
- Power Management
- Optional 3.7V, 3000 mAh High Capacity Battery Pack
- Optional 3.7V, 4000 mAh Super High Capacity Battery Pack
- Advanced Smart Battery with gas gauge
- 3 power source options: Runs off battery, AC power, or automotive power supplies
- Built in charger
- Rechargeable, user replaceable backup battery pack
- Environmental
- Withstands 26 drops at 1.5 meters (5 ft.) to polished concrete while powered on and configured with accessories such as CF radio, scanner/imager, and pistol grip.
- Rain/Dust: IP65, IEC 60529
- Operating Temperature: -20C to +50C
- 5%-95% RH non-condensing
- Storage Temperature: -40C to +60C
- Physical Dimensions and Weight
- WORKABOUT PRO C: 223 mm x 75/100 mm x 31/42 mm (8.775” x 2.95”/3.94” x 1.22”/1.65”)
- WORKABOUT PRO S: 200 mm x 75/100 mm x 31/42 mm (7.87” x 2.95”/3.94” x 1.22”/1.65”)
- Weight (w/o battery pack): WORKABOUT PRO C: 455 g (1 lbs) WORKABOUT PRO S: 390g (.859 lbs)
- Power Accessories
- AC power supply (charge & operate handheld)
- Automotive power supply (charge & operate hand-held)
- Single and Quad slot battery pack chargers
- Powered cradle for vehicle mount applications
- Communication Accessories
- Quad Dock (4-site) with 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and charge functions
- Desktop Docking Station (charges hand-held & spare battery) provides USB1.1 host and device ports and supports optional plug-on expansion modules supporting 10/100 Base T Ethernet or RS232 connections.
- USB On-The-Go cable supports Active Sync without requiring a docking station
- Optional End Caps supporting RS232,TTL, and IrDA
- Carrying Accessories
- Hand-strap, pistol grip w trigger, holster, various protective carrying cases and pouches
- Approvals
- Safety: CSA/UL60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN60950-1
- EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN301 489
- Laser: IEC 60825-1, Class 2, FDA 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 Class II
- Bluetooth: 1.2
- RF: Bluetooth and 802.11b/g: EN300 328, Part 15.247 GSM/GPRS: EN301 511; EN50360/361, NAPRD03; 3GPP51.010; FCC Parts 22 & 24; Industry Canada; RSS-132 & 133
- In Vehicle Cradle: e Mark
- Carrying Accessories
- Hand-strap, pistol grip w trigger, holster, various protective carrying cases and pouches
