Data collection solution in an industrial environment requires industrial computers. Information is most accurate when collected at the point of origin. So when information is gathered on a manufacturing floor, out in the field or in any other harsh environment, its data collection system must contain industrial touch PC, scanners, barcodes, tag reader that are [...]
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Wireless Vehicle Computer
A summary on using a wireless vehicle computer with barcoding. Data collection is performed in many environments. Some of these environments require that information be collected while in a mobile location such as car, forklift, truck or just a cart. Of course some or most of these locations are not so PC friendly and would [...]
Wireless Data Collection
Wireless data collection is performed using various enabling technologies. The components would consist of: a capturing and storing device such as a mobile data terminal, or vehicle computer(VMT), or a handheld computer such as a portable data terminal (PDT) Data scanning ability such as a barcode scanner Optionally, a RFID reader that would collect from [...]
Just one Mobile Data Terminal product Now!
After the inaugural release of the Percon Phoenix104 (like rising from the ashes) mobile data terminal, we plan on subsequent release of two new industrial computers with 12.1” and 6.4” displays. Although it appears that screen sizes are just the changes, we are addressing our ability to manufacture according to requested configuration(s). The Percon goal [...]
Which Industries do Percon Products Fit?
Which industries does Percon plan to concentrate in? Where does our vehicle computer product(s) fit? Our initial target and plan is ‘stick” with what we know best; supply chain logistics in manufacturing and wholesale trade. We are also planning on penetrating transportation, oil production, and public safety. In reality, the need of our partners and [...]
Why build another Vehicle Mounted Computer?
Why build another VMT? Motorola, LXE, Psion, AML are already a big player. You’ll have too much competition! That’s a good question that most of our prospects and investors are asking us. The answer is two-fold: Today’s big players do provide VMTs but they are a “step-child” to their product line. The mobile data terminal [...]
Computer training to include exposure to industrial vehicle computer
With computer training so widely available in the US and Canada, it’s sometimes hard to decide among all the it training companies and the courses they offer. Here are some tips for choosing the right it training solutions. Tip #1 – Look for a Field Trained Faculty The best IT training contains a balance of [...]
Advantages of Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Let’s talk a little about the advantages of Windows CE 6.0 R3. It is the latest release from Microsoft. But there are important advantages to the newest version and we will try to shed a little light in this area. Microsoft lists 6 reasons why WinCE 6.0 is superior to 5.0 Process address space is [...]
IBM and Its Industrial Computer
Shameless Plug from IBM: The Contributor of this Post An industrial PC is always preferable for a variety of industrial applications, based on the search for an X86 computer. An X86 is actually one of the most successful architectures in personal computing and started by the processor than Intel’s 8086th. In order to develop it into [...]
Understanding the Nema and IP Rating Systems
Contribution by Ujiro Electricity and water do not go together well, as I am sure that most people are aware. But dust is just as bad for electrical components as is water. Dust hangs in the size of tiny dust particles to larger particles that fall and nothing to hold. Dust can also consist of [...]