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ARCHER FIELD PC CERTIFIED FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS AREAS.


In environments where a stray spark can cause havoc, Juniper Systems' ultra-rugged Archer Field PC(TM) offers a margin of safety. This durable handheld computer A computing device that can be easily held in one hand while the other hand is used to operate it. The Palm devices are a popular example. See Palm, smartphone and palmtop.  is now FM Approved as non-incendive for use in Class I Div 2 areas. The non-incendive Archer can be used safely in hazardous environments where explosive gases or liquids may be present -- refineries, chemical plants, gas or oil pipelines, compressor and pump stations, oil field production facilities and other sites.

The Archer's non-incendive rating complements the other tough standards it meets. It is rated IP67, the highest possible dust- and waterproof rating, and it meets military standard MIL-STD-810F for standing up to shock, drops, vibration, altitude, extreme temperatures, water, humidity, sand and dust. Safe operation in difficult and dangerous conditions positions the Archer as a capable field computer for assessment, workforce management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. , inspection, data collection and mobile GIS applications.

The Archer case is made of a sturdy, lightweight magnesium alloy and features an easy-to-grip over-molding in high-visibility orange or gray. Outdoors, it's a natural -- vibrant color display, transflective screen and large, backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper.  keys make for comfortable viewing.

The Archer's high capacity Li-Ion battery delivers more than 20 hours of operating life on a single charge and recharges in five hours or less. The Archer Power Dock is an optional desktop cradle that charges the Archer battery and provides a USB USB
 in full Universal Serial Bus

Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer.
 connection for synchronizing with the desktop PC.

Integrated Bluetooth(R) wireless technology is available as an option. Peripheral SD and CF cards with an extended cap enhance Archer's versatility. Extended caps accommodate a GPS receiver, bar code scanner A device specialized for reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. Pen scanners, also known as wand scanners, were the first type of bar code scanner developed in the 1970s. , RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna.  scanner, cellular modem A wireless adapter that connects a laptop computer to a cellular telephone system for data transfer. Cellular modems, which contain their own antennas, plug into a PC Card slot or into the USB port of the computer and are available for a variety of wireless data services such as GPRS, , WiFi, or data storage card. Simply plug the cards in, and attach the appropriate extended cap for a fully sealed package.

A suite of Microsoft Windows See Windows.

(operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then.
 Mobile(R) applications is incorporated, including mobile versions of Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint and Activesync. The Archer is configurable in 16 languages, providing rugged dependability to users worldwide.

About Juniper Systems

Juniper Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells ultra-rugged, handheld computers for industrial, land survey, mobile GIS, natural resources, agricultural research and other rugged markets.

For more information, visit http://www.junipersys.com or call 435/753-1881.
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