Intermec Intros CV30 Fixed-mount Computer

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Intermec has introduced the CV30 fixed-mount computer. With a choice of Microsoft Windows CE.NET 5.0 or Windows Mobile 5.0 operating systems, multiple mounting options, Cisco Compatible WiFi, Bluetooth and RFID support, the CV30 can be deployed just about anywhere. And we mean anywhere. The CV30 is built rugged to excel in dirty and dusty environments, freezing conditions and water wash-down procedures. The CV30 provides a versatile data collection control center that maximizes productivity while freeing workers from the hassle of managing cables. It is equally at home on a forklift, in a cab or as a stationary terminal.

The CV30 is more than 50 percent smaller than most vehicle-mounted devices, providing workers a safer, unobstructed field of vision. It complies with new OSHA standards to provide maximum unobstructed visibility for forklift operators without compromising durability, yet features a sharp, 6.4 inch/16.5cm full-screen color display and easy-to-use keyboard that support virtually any application. The touch-sensitive display is heated, making it suitable for cold warehouse operations.

The CV30 is the first fixed-mount computer to let customers choose between Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows CE .NET 5.0 operating systems, allowing it to fit easily into an enterprise's current work processes. It also includes Intermec's factory-loaded TE2000 terminal emulation, enabling immediate integration into any enterprise without modifying key legacy applications or retraining users.

At the heart of this rugged computer is wireless connectivity, for unparalleled location and application flexibility. The CV30's integrated 802.11b/g WLAN radio is Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) certified for simplified application development and seamless interoperability in Cisco infrastructures. The integrated Bluetooth radio supports wireless bar code scanning while eliminating annoying and potentially dangerous cables. Paired with a Bluetooth wireless headset, it enables support for wireless speech recognition for voice-command picking operations and VoIP, two applications for warehouse operations that improve employee productivity and efficiency.

The CV30 is the core of Intermec's RFID-enabled Forklift of the Future concept, which turns forklifts into powerful, real-time communications hubs capable of dramatically increasing warehouse efficiency and productivity. It has two styles of vehicle mounting, as well as a desktop mount for work-in-progress and other stationary applications and a wall-mount option for time and attendance applications.

The CV30 supports Intermec's SmartSystems, a comprehensive system for complete device management. With SmartSystems, installation, routine maintenance or application software updates, security adjustments and device settings can be performed automatically and managed remotely, dramatically reducing field downtime and increasing efficiency.

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