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        Device Profile: Bitatek IQ-3000 and IT-6000 scanning handhelds

        Doug | Date: Jun 7, 2004 | Comments: 1



        Bitatek has introduced a pair of handhelds that combine PDA functions with bar code scanning and wireless communications. Both handhelds run Windows CE on Intel ARM-based embedded processors.




        The ruggedized IT-6000 is based on a 400 MHz Intel XScale processor running Windows CE .NET. It boasts dust and water-splash proofing with an IP54 Rating and can survive a 1.2 meter drop, according to Bitatek. The built-in laser/CCD scanner reads industry standard barcodes. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 802.11b and a wireless WAN module (GPRS, GSM, CDMA, etc.).

        The older IQ-3000 (photo at right) is based on an Intel StrongARM processor running Windows CE 3.0. In addition to built-in barcode scanning capabilities, the device includes IrDA and USB interfaces. Features and specifications of the IQ-3000 include:
        • Processor -- Intel ARM 720T running at 74 MHz
        • Memory -- 16MB SDRAM, 16/32 MB Flash, 128 KB boot
        • Display -- 240 x 320 pixel 16 grayscale mono LCD with EL backlight
        • Audio -- mono speaker and microphone, stereo headphone jack
        • Buttons:
          • One power/ EL on/ off button.
          • One Navigation button for Up, Down, Right, Left, and Action (for barcode start)
          • Two barcode start keys
          • Software Reset Button
          • Four application buttons and one recording button
        • Operating System -- Windows CE 3.0
        • Input/output interfaces:
          • IrDA 1.0
          • USB 1.0 compliant Device port
        • Bar code reader:
          • Light Source -- 650+10nm Visible Laser diode
          • Scan Rate -- 100 scan/sec
          • Contrast -- 0.45 minimum
          • Resolution -- 5 mil
          • Scan method -- Bi directional scanning
          • Reading Scan Angle -- 44 degree
          • Symbologies:
            • Code 39
            • Code 39 Extended
            • Interleaved 2 of 5
            • WPC code (EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 93, Coda bar, Chinese Postage Code, IATA, MSI/PLESSY, Code 32, STD 2 of 5, Code 11, EAN-128, Martix 2 of 5)
        • Dimensions -- 135 x 82 x 18 mm



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