The Workabout MX is a rugged, lightweight and powerful entry-level hand-held computer designed to be the ideal choice for mobile workers in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. The Workabout MX is an ergonomic and cost-effective solution for a multitude of barcode reading applications where long-battery life is critical.
Lighten your workload
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Dust and spray resistant
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Can withstand 3.3ft/1M drop to concrete
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Easy to program: Uses Psion 's RAD programming language for quick and easy customized programming
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Optional IrDA communication ports for cable-free file transfer and printing
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Workabout mx Scanner option recognizes all common barcodes; features adjustable scanner head; visual and audible scan indicator
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Other options include enlarged numeric keyboard and Workabout mx Wand
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FEATURES
• Well-designed, cost-effective terminal with an easy-to-read
display
• Fast processing and communication
• Powerful 16-bit multi-tasking GUI
• Ergonomic, lightweight and rugged: dust and spray proof;
withstands 1 meter (3.3 foot) drop onto concrete
• Easy to program: Uses Psion’s RAD programming language
for quick and easy customized programming
• Optional IrDA communication ports for cable-free file
transfer and printing
• Workabout mx Scanner option recognizes all common
barcodes; features adjustable scanner head; visual and
audible scan indicator
• Other options include enlarged numeric keyboard and
Workabout mx Wand
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The core product in the Workabout range of hand-held computers, the Workabout
mx is rugged, lightweight and powerful, making it the ideal choice for mobile
workers in a wide range of commercial and industrial application. With its fast
processing speed, excellent communication capabilities and large memory, the
Workabout mx easily handles the most complex processing and application tasks
simultaneously. The Workabout mx Scanner option combines the power and
ruggedness of the Workabout mx with the latest in laser scanning technology. The
Workabout mx Wand is an ergonomic and cost-effective solution for a multitude
of barcode reading applications with a long battery life. |
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Physical and Environmental
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Specifications
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•Size: 189 x 92 x 35mm/7.4 x 9.2 x 1.4”
Scanner Option: 223 x 92 x 35mm/8.8 x 3.6 x 1.4”
• Weight: 325g/.7lb (including batteries)
Scanner Option: 436g/1.0lb (including batteries)
• Temperature range
Operation: -20 to 60°C/-4 to 140ºF
Storage: -25 to 70°C/-13 to 158ºF
Scanner Option:
Operation: -15 to 55°C/5 to 55ºF
Storage: -20 to 60°C/-4 to 140ºF
• Operating humidity: 0% to 95% maximum non-condensing
• Weather proofing: IP54 as standard; dust proof and spray proof in all
directions
• Drop resistance: Designed to withstand 1m/3.3’ drop onto concrete
on any face
• Safety Standard: Europe: EN60950
• Emissions
Europe: EN55022 Class B
USA: FCC Part 15 Class B
• Static: Complies to IEC801-2 (8KV)
• RF immunity: Complies to IEC801-3
• EFT immunity: Complies to IEC801-4 |
Hardware
• Processor: 16-bit NEC V30MX running at 27.684MHz (80C86
compatible)
• Internal RAM: 2MB
• Internal ROM: 2MB masked ROM containing operating system, OVAL
runtime and other built-in software
• Solid State Disks: 2 internal drives accept Flash or RAM SSDs, providing
up to 16MB additional application and data storage capacity
• Display: 240x100 pixels, greyscale, graphics LCD, up to 39 characters by
12 lines, switchable backlight as standard
• Keyboard: 57-key alphanumeric layout as standard; 35-key numeric and
function key layout option available
• Sound: Piezo Buzzer
• ID: Application-readable unique identification number
• Power
Internal: 2 x AA alkaline cells, NiCd, or NiMH pack
Backup: lithium cell, CR1620
External: a range of peripherals for charging are available
• External Expansion: Built-in low insertion force port (LIF-PFS) connects
to a docking station and vehicle interface peripherals provide external
RS232 communications and charging. |
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Range of Options |
• Operating System: SIBO operating system featuring pre-emptive
multi-tasking, graphics support, graphical user interface and DOS-like
command line processor
• Filing system: MS-DOS-compatible formats and directory structure
• Communications: Built-in comms features include TCP/IP, IrDA and
script language as standard
• Programming: Windows PC-based Integrated Development
Environments for OVAL and OPL plus C SDK
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• The Workabout mx range includes a number of alternative models to
suit different applications.
• Options include models with:
RS232, TTL, barcode and IrDA ports
Numeric keyboard option that has enlarged numeric keys
for easier data collection
Workabout mx Wand with an integrated barcode wand
Workabout mx Scanner with an integrated laser scanner
• The Workabout mx is also supported by a range of peripherals
for simplifying the task of transferring data, for printing data and for
intelligent battery management.
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