VRC8900
Series Vehicle Radio Computer
New Breed of Mobile Device for the Harshest
Warehouse and Factory Environments
The new VRC8900 mobile data terminal
from Symbol Technologies is an industry
first—a rugged device for use in the toughest
environments with the industry-standard
Windows CE operating system and a full-screen
color display. Sealed for protection against
dust and water (to IP65 standards), and
shock-tested to 24G, the VRC8900 is reliable
in the most extreme temperature and environmental
conditions, and easily tolerates sub-zero
freezers as well as the vibration and
repetitive pounding of forklift applications.
Designed for distribution centers, factory
floors, and warehouses, the VRC8900 supports
real-time receiving, tracking, put-away,
picking and shipping, and 1-D and 2-D
scanning applications—and delivers a new
level of benefits wherever implemented.
Full Suite of Features
The VRC8900 combines best-in-class features
to deliver the highest levels of performance,
usability, and flexibility including:
Performance
- The fastest processor available today
for Windows CE
- Industry-standard operating system
provides instant user familiarity and
strong application-development support
- The memory you need to support your
applications
Usability
- Works with all forklifts—propane,
gasoline and electric
- Large, bright, high-resolution touchscreen
enables easy reading and data management
in any conditions
- Programmable function keys bring one-touch
simplicity to common tasks
- Touchscreen and optional keyboard
designed for use by gloved operators
- Internal power supply prevents data
loss when main power is removed
Flexibility
- Easily integrate legacy applications
as well as new applications as the business
evolves
- Automatically update device with the
most current software and system applications
- Supports wide array of Symbol scanners
and Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
The Bottom Line
The rugged design and innovative features
of the VRC8900 enable immediate data capture
and exchange in virtually any factory
or warehouse environment. The result is
a faster, better decision-making process,
increased productivity, and a positive
impact on profitability. The VRC8900 is
backed by Symbol's worldwide service repair
and support network. Application development
expertise is available through Symbol's
strong network of Business Partners.
Symbol systems are critical to the success
of businesses everywhere by enabling the
capture, access and management of information
in data-intensive, time-sensitive environments
at the point of activity. To find out
how your company's workforce can benefit
from the rugged state-of-the art VRC8900
vehicle-mount data terminal, contact any
of the convenient locations.
| Features |
Benefits |
| 12.1" SVGA
touchscreen with 800 x 600 color
display |
Large, bright
display allows easy viewing in any
lighting—from bright to dark |
| IP65 and 24G
shock tested |
Reliable in
extreme temperature and environmental
conditions, including the repetitive
pounding of forklift applications |
| Embedded Microsoft®
Windows CE OS |
Familiar interface;
eliminates learning curve; enables
use of common and custom applications |
| Microsoft®
Internet Explorer Web browser |
Familiar interface
reduces training time and costs |
| Optional 62-key
flexible illuminated keyboard with
24 function keys |
Easily accommodates
gloved hands; provides data entry;
increases productivity via function
keys |
| Intel StrongArm®
1110™ power Processor |
Dependable
high performance, reliability, and
efficiency |
| 32 MB RAM/ROM32
MB non-volatile Flash |
Provides ample
data storage and enhanced performance;
enables flexibility to design server-
or client-side programs |
| Easily accessible
touch- enabled membrane switch with
3 programmable keys, 2 LEDs, and
Hi/Lo display |
Perform common
tasks with a single press of a button;
easily diagnose communication/power
problems and adjust screen brightness |
| Wavelink client-side
emulator support infrastructure |
Integrate
legacy and new applications as business
evolves; leverage investment in
existing |
| AirBEAM® Smart-enabled |
Reduces total
cost of ownership: automatically
update device with most current
applications and system software;
eliminate time and overhead associated
with pre-staging and manual configuration |
| Heater option |
Reliable operation
in freezer/cold store/outdoor environments
as low as -22º F/-30º C |
| Ergonomic
handles |
Easy adjustment
of terminal and keyboard |
VRC8900 Series Specification Highlights
| Physical Characteristics |
| Dimensions: |
12.2 in. H
x 10.3 in. W x 3.4 in. D
30.9 cm L x 26.2 cm W x 8.6 cm D |
| Weight: |
9.25 lbs.
/ 4.2 kg (excluding mounting bracket
and keyboard assembly) |
| Power
Supply: |
Internal wide
range power supply (11-60 VDC)
Transient spike and overcurrent/voltage
protected
Reverse polarity protected
Connects directly to vehicle battery
Optional AC power supply |
| Backup
Battery: |
NiMH battery |
| Display: |
12.1 in. SVGA
high contrast/brightness display;
Standard resistive touchscreen |
| Keyboard: |
62-key alphanumeric
color-coded and sealed elastomer
keyboard with tactile feedback;
constant illumination; function
keys F1-F24; universal QWERTY layout
to include VT100/220, 3270 and 5250
functions; audible key beep; optional
heated keyboard |
| Interface
Ports: |
Two RS-232
serial ports; keyboard port; USB
port (host or slave), power input |
| Performance
Characteristics |
| Operating
System: |
Embedded Windows
CE 3.0 |
| Microprocessor: |
StrongARM®
SA 1110™ @ 206MHz |
| Architecture: |
32 bit |
| System
Memory: |
32 MB of Non-Volatile
Flash; 32 MB of DRAM |
| Data
Communication: |
RS-232 Serial
Ports (2), USB, keyboard |
| Terminal
Emulation: |
3270, 5250,
VT100, VT220: supports Citrix, Windows
Terminal Services |
| Programming
Tools: |
AirBEAM®,
Microsoft Embedded Tools version
3.0, VRC8900 SDK |
| User Environment |
| Environmental
Sealing: |
Meets IP65
standards for protection against
dust and water |
| Vibration: |
24G shock
load |
Operating
Temperature
Without heater:
With heater: |
32º to 122º F / 0º to 50º C;
-22º to 122º F / -30º to 50º C |
| Storage
Temperature: |
-4º to 158º
F / -20º to 70º C |
| Humidity: |
5% to 95%
noncondensing |
| ESD: |
20kv air,
8kv contact |
| Wireless Communications |
| Network: |
Spectrum24®
IEEE 802.11 and 802.11b compliant |
| Output
Power: |
500 mW US,
100mW worldwide |
| Data
Rate: |
2 Mbps or
11 Mbps |
| Spreading
Technique: |
Frequency
Hopping (2 Mbps) / Direct Sequence
(11 Mbps) |
| Frequency
Range: |
Country dependent,
typically 2.4 to 2.5 GHz |
| Radio
Module: |
Internal PCMCIA |
| Security
Protocol: |
Kerberos (11
Mbps only) |
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