(Click here for a larger view of Janam's XG100)The XG100 is designed specifically for use in warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks, and the like, according to Janam. Like many devices of its ilk, it's designed to be used by the most butterfingered of employees, since it withstands multiple six foot drops to concrete or 2,000 "tumbles," and is sealed against water and dust intrusion to the IP64 standard, the company says.
Janam claims that the XG100 is the only such device to have its battery -- 2500mAh, and hot-swappable courtesy of an 80mAh backup -- incorporated in its pistol grip. This lowers the handheld's center of gravity, for easier handling and maneuverability, and allowed the upper portion of the device to be slimmer and sleeker, the company says.
Another innovation cited for the XG100 is its incorporation of an internal EAS (electronic article surveillance) tag compatible with store security systems sold by ADT's Sensormatic division. Thanks to this tag, if someone attempts to exit a Sensormatic-equipped store or warehouse while carrying the device, an alarm will be sounded, says Janam.
Intended for barcode scanning above all, the XG100 includes a trigger in its pistol grip to initiate scans, three LEDs for visual feedback, plus a vibratory alert -- the latter intended to confirm a successful scan in a noisy environment. The device is said to include
Adaptus imaging technology, apparently licensed from Honeywell, which allows the unit to read 1D barcodes, 2D symbologies, OCR codes, and a variety of postal codes.
The XG100 also includes 802.11b/g wireless networking, which is intended to let the handheld communicate with a variety of backend systems in real time. The handheld appears prepared to talk directly to mainframe and minicomputers, since it is available not only with a 42-key numeric keypad, but also with 52-key keypads that have VT, 3270, and 5250 layouts.
Other features of the XG100 include a 3.7-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (320 x 240) resolution, 256MB of RAM, 256MB of flash storage, and a 624MHz Marvell PXA320 processor. The device also offers a microSD expansion slot and Bluetooth 2.0, according to Janam.
Features and specifications provided by Janam for the XG100 include:
- Processor -- Marvell PXA320, clocked at 624MHz
- Memory -- 256MB RAM, 256GB flash
- Storage -- microSD slot
- Display -- 3.7-inch QVGA (240 x 320) TFT touchscreen display
- Keyboards:
- 43-key alphanumeric keyboard, or
- 52-key alphanumeric keyboard with VT, 3270, or 5250 layout
- Wireless interfaces:
- PAN -- Bluetooth
- WLAN -- 802.11b/g, with WPA2, EAP, CCXv4, WEP, LEAP, TKIP, MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA-PSK, and PEAP security
- Other I/O:
- Barcode scanner:
- Imager with high-vis laser aimer
- 1D symbologies -- China Post, Codabar, Codablock F, Code 11, Code 16K, Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF), Code 39, Code 49, Code 93 and 93i, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ISBT 128, Matrix 2 of 5, Korea Post, MSI, Plessey Code, PosiCode, Reduced Space Symbology (RSS-144, RSS Limited, RSS Expanded), Straight 2 of 5 IATA (two-bar start/stop), Straight 2 of 5 Industrial (three-bar start/stop), Telepen, Trioptic Code, UPC-A, UPC-A with Extended Coupon Code, UPC-E, UPC-E1
- 2D symbologies -- PDF417 (EAN-UCC Composite, MicroPDF417, PDF417, TCIF Linked Code 39, TLC39), 4-CB (4-State Customer Barcode), Australian Post, Aztec Code, Aztec Mesas, British Post, Canadian Post, Data Matrix, ID-tag (UPU 4-State), Japanese Post, KIX (Netherlands) Post, MaxiCode, OCR, Planet Code, Postnet, QR Code
- Internal speaker, microphone
- Battery type -- 2500mAh lithium-ion, with 80mAh backup allowing hot seaps
- Physical specs:
- Operating temperature -- -10 to 50 deg. C (14 to 122 deg. F)
- Relative humidity -- 95% humidity (non-condensing)
- Shock -- Survives multiple 6-foot (1.8m) drops to concrete and more than 2000 three-foot tumbles
- ESD -- Air: +/- 15K VDC, Direct: +/- 8K VDC
- Environmental -- IP64 rating for blown dust and water intrusion
- Dimensions -- 9.07 x 7.24 x 3.51 inches (230.4 x 183.8 x 89mm)
- Weight -- 23.6 ounces (669g) including battery
- Operating system -- Windows CE 6.0
Harry B. Lerner, CEO of Janam, stated, "We are excited about working with ADT to extend the benefits of item-level visibility from the goods that retailers carry on their shelves to the mission-critical tools that they use to scan and manage those goods. Now retailers can invest in the IT infrastructure they need to run their businesses ... with less reason to worry about prematurely losing the value of that investment when it walks out the door."
Further informationJanam says the XG100 is available now for prices starting at $1,695. More information can be found on the company's website,
here.
Related stories:
