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Device Profile: Nordic ID PL3000
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Finland-based Nordic ID's PL3000 handheld computer is a rugged, Windows CE-based device that targets indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial data capture applications. The device can be equipped with a variety of wireless communications options and data capture peripherals.



Nordic PL3000
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Despite its relatively large size, at 9 x 3.5 x 1.8 inches (230 x 90 x 45 mm), Nordic contends that the PL3000 can be easily operated with one hand. The 3.5-inch QVGA touchscreen display features an adjustable backlight for use both indoors and out. The 29-key keypad also offers adjustable backlighting, plus individual key lighting for guided operation.

Auto-ID options include laser scanner, linear and 2D imagers for barcodes, and RFID. Wireless options include WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPRS/EDGE cellular communications.

Technical specifications for the PL3000 include:
  • Processor -- Sharp 200 MHz ARM
  • Memory -- 64 or 128 MB SDRAM, 32 MB flash
  • Operating system -- Windows CE: 5.0 standard, 6.0 available
  • Display -- 3.5-inch QVGA TFT with touchscreen and adjustable backlight
  • Keypad -- 29 keys with adjustable backlight and individual key lighting
  • I/O ports:
    • motion detector
    • loudspeaker
    • headset connector
  • Expansion slots:
    • SD/MMC
    • internal PCMCIA Type II
  • Auto-ID options:
    • laser
    • linear and 2D imagers support most common 1D and 2D symbologies
    • RFID -- 13.56 MHz multistandard or UHF
  • Wireless options:
    • 802.11b/g WLAN
    • Bluetooth
    • GPRS, EDGE, 3G
  • Environmental:
    • certified to IP54
    • survives 1.5 m drops to hard concrete
  • Dimensions -- 9 x 3.5 x 1.8 inches (230 x 90 x 45 mm)
  • Weight -- 450 gm (includes battery but no options)
Surprisingly, the PL3000 does not appear to provide either Ethernet or USB expansion.

Nordic offers a software development kit (SDK) for the PL3000 that works with Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and .NET Compact Framework.



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