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Rugged
Systems Overview
Designing new computer technology for ruggedized applications is
entirely different and more complex than designing computers  for
the office environment. Computers of this type operate in hostile
environments, are subjected to abusive handling, and are expected
to work all day, every day on battery power. Designing high-use
ruggedized computers is what TransCOR's suppliers
do. All have invented and pioneered rugged computer technologies
that have been field proven.
Yet, one computer doesn't fit all applications. Because of the wide
variety of field computing applications, we believe that different
systems best satisfy our customers' varied requirements.
Key are two factors: configurability –the different
options that can be built within a system, and connectivity
- the ability to attach various external devices, as needed. |
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offers the Panasonic line of rugged
computers, and handheld rugged computers from
TwoTechnologies. Click on a model number below to read more.
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Model # |
Description |
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Toughbook-19 |
Fully Rugged, Wireless Notebook
PC Convertible to Tablet PC |
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Toughbook-30 |
Wireless-ready Notebook PC,
Fully Rugged MIL-STD-810F-Tested |
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Toughbook-Wireless
Display |
Versatile, Rugged and Ultra-Portable
with Daylight-Readable Touchscreen Display |
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Toughbook-PDRC |
Permanent Display Removable
Computer (PDRC) |
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Toughbook-Arbitrator |
Mobile Digital Video System
Includes: Camera, Wide Angle Lens, Camera Mount, P2 Recorder, Cable |
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JETT.eye |
Rugged & Durable Handheld |
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JETT.xl |
Rugged & Durable Handheld |
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OTHER
FACTORS IN EVALUATING RUGGED FIELD COMPUTERS INCLUDE:
In-and-Out-of-Vehicle-Mobility:
Can the computer stay in a vehicle or will it be brought onto the
work site?
Environmental Ruggedness: Tolerance to moisture,
vibration, drops and temperature ranges is paramount for field use.
Pen, Touch Screen, Keyboard, Speech Recognition and Data
Acquisition Inputs: What are today's requirements and what
technologies does the system support?
Screen and Display Visibility:
Can the display be seen in direct sunlight and at nighttime?
Processor Power and Speed:
Does the equipment have sufficient power for today's applications
and for future planned/ unplanned system use? Will processor-intensive
applications such as mapping, GIS or GPS be used in the future?
System Flexibility:
Is the architecture open and upgradeable?
Storage/Data Capacity:
Is the capacity of the ruggedized hard drive or flash memory sufficient
for today's and tomorrow's applications? Will maps, drawings, schematics
and manuals be put on line?
Power Management: For any computer going into the
field and not staying in a service vehicle, are there tools and
options to extend the processing time in the field? Are there configurable
standby and power suspension modes? Can the batteries be hot-swapped
while the computer continues to operate? |
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