CipherLab Introduces Industrial Mobile Computers Running Windows Mobile
CipherLab announced the immediate availability of its first-ever product embedded with Windows Mobile—the CipherLab CP40 Industrial Mobile Computers. With a built-in scanner, camera and phone, and Internet access, the handhelds accelerate productivity and boost efficiency wherever needed—supporting workforces at the warehouse or in the field, in a rugged and sleek form factor.
The CP40 Series includes both the CP40 and CP45, and is initially available exclusively in the United States. The addition of Windows Mobile is part of a decision by the company to expand an already robust choice of operating systems on its handhelds that includes Windows CE and CipherLab's proprietary operating system.
The CipherLab CP40 and CP45 features:
- It has a lightweight, thin and ergonomic form factor. All the units are less than an inch thick.
- Each handheld comes bundled with a communication/charging cradle, spare battery, USB cable, power supply, headphones and extra stylus.
- Three-year manufacturer warranty
The mobile computers also offer a number of industry-specific features:
Healthcare: The CP40 Series offer a healthcare version that can be wiped down to reduce the spread of dangerous germs without enclosure damage and include the 2D barcode scanning necessary in a healthcare environment.
Retail: WWAN (wireless wide area network) technology enables a user to easily transmit data on the go, or even make a phone call to other stores right from the handheld. A pistol grip option makes for faster scanning, while a touch screen enables signature capture and a receipt can easily be generated through WPAN (wireless personal area network) connection to a portable printer.
Manufacturing/Warehouse: The CP40 Series offers RFID (radio frequency identification) to provide the asset tracking critical for managing a warehouse or manufacturing process, and built-in cameras to capture quality defects or to validate builds. Where real-time data sharing is essential, WLAN (wireless local area network) can be used for wireless access to enterprise resource planning software.
Logistics (package/mail and direct store delivery): The CP40 Series provides the GPS route navigation and WWAN data communication necessary for smooth deliveries in the field. A touch screen can be used for signature capture and WPAN for mobile printing of invoices for faster payment.
Field service: To keep a mobile workforce connected and in touch on the go, WWAN can be used to make phone calls, transmit data and access the Web. A built-in 1D or 2D scanner and RFID technology helps utilities and other field crews track assets and inventory. GPS ensures a worker never gets lost and helps mark the location of an asset.
SOURCE: CipherLab