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Published on 5 September 2011 · 2 min read
CASIO DT-X8 terminal for RFID and NFC
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 5 September 2011 · 2 min read
CASIO is introducing an RFID version of the DT-X8, its ultra-rugged industrial handheld terminal. In addition to the laser scanner or CMOS imager, the read/write device with integrated antenna communicates with RFID tags and NFC systems at high frequency (13,56 MHz).
The new CASIO DT-X8 terminal with RFID technology looks very similar to the basic version successfully launched in early 2011, which can read all common 1D and 2D codes using the laser scanner or CMOS imager.
Adding only 5 g to the device, the RFID module and its read/write device with integrated antenna nevertheless represent a strong selling point. At 285 g, the DT-X8/RFID is one of the lightest handheld terminals in its class worldwide, and certainly the most durable thanks to its IP67 protection rating and its exceptional drop resistance of up to 3 m.
?What is worth noting is that we were able to retain the high functionality and extreme ruggedness of the base model without having to add a housing part for RFID,? explains Thomas Uppenkamp, Director of the Mobile Industrial Solutions division at Casio Europe GmbH in Norderstedt.
?Our Japanese engineers have developed and integrated an extremely compact RFID module that consumes little power and gives a handheld terminal with RFID-R/W and a laser scanner a battery life of 25 hours, or 20 hours for a terminal equipped with RFID-R/W and a CMOS imager.?
The Casio DT-X8 with RFID reads and writes tags in compliance with the ISO15693 I-CODE SLI®, Tag-it® and my-d® standards. In the field of contactless cards and NFC (Near Field Communication), it supports protocols compliant with the ISO14443 A/B, FeliCa® and Mifare® standards.
Specially designed for everyday work in warehouses, this highly manageable device follows the principle of human-centered design thanks to its well-balanced housing with an S-shaped curve. Three convenient trigger keys allow both right-handed and left-handed users to operate it in many working positions, thus keeping the necessary finger movements to a minimum.
On both versions, the scanning/RFID reading head is angled downward, which enables extremely fast and intuitive use, as the screen can be viewed during the operation. And for even greater efficiency, a successful read is confirmed by a vibration function.
The CASIO DT-X8 is equipped with a PXA320 processor with a frequency of 624 MHz, 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB of FROM memory, running Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 R3. Its high-contrast color display allows user-friendly data entry on the touch screen. Soft keys can thus be used and, for example, signatures can be captured directly on the screen.
Highly transflective, the BlanView® LCD screen reduces power consumption while providing better visibility both indoors and outdoors. The CASIO DT-X8 is delivered ?ready to use? with a 2 860 mAh battery, a USB cable, a wrist strap and a power adapter.
The new CASIO DT-X8 handheld terminal with RFID/NFC technology will be available from September 2011, with a choice of an integrated laser scanner for barcodes or a CMOS imager for all common 2D codes. Its extreme ruggedness, exceptional ergonomics and intrinsic qualities make it a first-choice tool for the varied tasks of warehouse logistics, services, industry and retail.
The new CASIO DT-X8 terminal with RFID technology looks very similar to the basic version successfully launched in early 2011, which can read all common 1D and 2D codes using the laser scanner or CMOS imager.
Adding only 5 g to the device, the RFID module and its read/write device with integrated antenna nevertheless represent a strong selling point. At 285 g, the DT-X8/RFID is one of the lightest handheld terminals in its class worldwide, and certainly the most durable thanks to its IP67 protection rating and its exceptional drop resistance of up to 3 m.
?What is worth noting is that we were able to retain the high functionality and extreme ruggedness of the base model without having to add a housing part for RFID,? explains Thomas Uppenkamp, Director of the Mobile Industrial Solutions division at Casio Europe GmbH in Norderstedt.
?Our Japanese engineers have developed and integrated an extremely compact RFID module that consumes little power and gives a handheld terminal with RFID-R/W and a laser scanner a battery life of 25 hours, or 20 hours for a terminal equipped with RFID-R/W and a CMOS imager.?
The Casio DT-X8 with RFID reads and writes tags in compliance with the ISO15693 I-CODE SLI®, Tag-it® and my-d® standards. In the field of contactless cards and NFC (Near Field Communication), it supports protocols compliant with the ISO14443 A/B, FeliCa® and Mifare® standards.
Specially designed for everyday work in warehouses, this highly manageable device follows the principle of human-centered design thanks to its well-balanced housing with an S-shaped curve. Three convenient trigger keys allow both right-handed and left-handed users to operate it in many working positions, thus keeping the necessary finger movements to a minimum.
On both versions, the scanning/RFID reading head is angled downward, which enables extremely fast and intuitive use, as the screen can be viewed during the operation. And for even greater efficiency, a successful read is confirmed by a vibration function.
The CASIO DT-X8 is equipped with a PXA320 processor with a frequency of 624 MHz, 128 MB of RAM and 256 MB of FROM memory, running Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 R3. Its high-contrast color display allows user-friendly data entry on the touch screen. Soft keys can thus be used and, for example, signatures can be captured directly on the screen.
Highly transflective, the BlanView® LCD screen reduces power consumption while providing better visibility both indoors and outdoors. The CASIO DT-X8 is delivered ?ready to use? with a 2 860 mAh battery, a USB cable, a wrist strap and a power adapter.
The new CASIO DT-X8 handheld terminal with RFID/NFC technology will be available from September 2011, with a choice of an integrated laser scanner for barcodes or a CMOS imager for all common 2D codes. Its extreme ruggedness, exceptional ergonomics and intrinsic qualities make it a first-choice tool for the varied tasks of warehouse logistics, services, industry and retail.
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