The new R Series from Datalogic Mobile

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Datalogic Mobile has launched the R Series, a product line of rugged Vehicle Mounted Computers particularly tailored for Warehouse Management, confirming Datalogic Mobiles commitment to providing complete solutions for Warehousing applications.

Suitable for use in warehouse/distribution centre environments or manufacturing shop floor/work-in process applications, the R Series increases productivity through reduced errors during receiving, put-away, picking and shipping activities.

Designed to deliver maximum productivity and reliability in the toughest environments, the R Series Vehicle Mounted Computers set the rugged industry standard. Featuring an aluminium outer case with fan less design, to withstand the vibration and shocks experienced on board rigid suspension vehicles, as well as the exclusive 2-tail touch screen technology and mounting which endures direct display abuse. Being IP sealed to the maximum extent the R Series resists dust, rain and harsh cleaners, while a heater option protects the Vehicle Mounted Computer even in freezing temperatures, offering a wide operating range (-30C to 50C).

Extremely versatile, the R Series is available in three different sizes, to fit different mounting and space constraints. These new Vehicle Mounted Computers provide up to 25 external keys to allow direct input and functionality. The mounting options include support for the vehicle mounted computer, hand-held readers and external keyboards. For increased application flexibility the R Series come with a dedicated software keyboard with over 25 layouts (including 8 different languages).

Complying with all the most widely used standard technologies, the R Series maximizes the return on investment through easy deployment, device management and maintenance. The existing investments in mobile computing applications are leveraged thanks to the R Series Windows CE operating system and X Scale processor; moreover the new Vehicle Mounted Computers are included in the Datalogic Utilities and Wavelink Powered program, with Wavelink Avalanche and Terminal Emulation pre-installed and pre-licensed at no additional cost.

On the whole, the R Series Vehicle Mounted Computers respond to the specific needs of customers, starting from the proper shape and dimension, up to guaranteeing the most suited and complete answer to maximize productivity and reliability even in the harshest environments.
 

Datalogic Mobile, part of the Datalogic Group, is a global player in the Rugged Mobile Computers market, offering a full range of products, dedicated to the main target application fields: warehousing solutions, field-force automation and retail in-store.

Enterprise Business Solutions, Datalogic Mobile Business Units, is a leader in the development of complete Self-Shopping solutions and Consumer Relationship Technologies for the retail world with the Shopevolution offer.

With our strong presence in EMEA, Americas and Asia/Pacific and the powerful network of partners all-over-the world, Datalogic Mobile has been able to show an impressive track record of growth, permitting it to be one of the fastest growing companies in the industry and to be positioned among the worldwide market leaders.

Datalogic Group is a world-class producer of bar code readers, data collection mobile computers and RFID systems. We offer innovative solutions for many industrial sectors, from manufacturing to transportation & logistics and retail.

The Group has been listed on the STAR segment of the Italian stock exchange since 2001 as DAL.MI, with headquarters located in Lippo di Calderara di Reno (Bologna). Datalogic has about 1900 employees worldwide, in over 40 countries in Europe, Asia, the United States and the Pacific Rim.

In 2007, the Datalogic Group achieved revenues of 404 million, an increase of 6% over the previous year.