Data General debuts handheld computer for use in hazardous environments at ID Expo '97.PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1997--ID Expo `97-- DataGenie Business Unit Introduces DataGenie III/is (Intrinsically Safe Intrinsically safe is an attribute applied to electrical equipment that is designated for use in explosion-prone areas. In normal uses, electrical equipment often creates internal tiny sparks in switches, motor brushes, connectors, and in other places. ) Unit Data General today announced the newest addition to its family of handheld computers, the DataGenie III/is (Intrinsically Safe). Developed specifically for use in indoor hazardous locations, the DataGenie III/is carries the Intrinsically Safe Approval Standard rating by Factory Mutual Research. "The DataGenie III/is unit provides both productivity and peace of mind in the workplace for people who work around potentially explosive materials such as hydrogen, ethylene, propane and methane gases," said Rick Cumberland, Vice President and General Manager, DataGenie Business Unit, Data General. "The price/performance of the DataGenie III/is fills a large void in the intrinsically safe mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings market. Few companies offer an IS data collection terminal that delivers on performance and safety the way the DataGenie III/is can." The DataGenie III/is has been certified as intrinsically safe for indoor use in Class I/Division 1/Applicable Groups ABCD See CompTIA. environments in the U.S. and Canada. It was developed to meet the needs of customers who are faced with stringent hazardous-material industry requirements. One such customer is Kenonic Controls, a major vendor-neutral systems integrator in the oil and gas industries headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (for more information on Kenonic Controls visit their Web-site at http://www.kenonic.com). Kenonic Controls selected Data General because of its commitment to safety and price/performance. "Our client's employees are working around highly combustible com·bus·ti·ble adj. Capable of igniting and burning. n. A substance that ignites and burns readily. materials and we needed to maximize their safety in such environments," said Dave Nakaska, Vice President of Information Systems at Kenonic Controls. "With industry certification, a rugged design, long battery life and Data General's extensive industry knowledge, the DataGenie III/is was the best choice for our client's data collection needs in hazardous locations." The DataGenie III/is has been certified for use with Duracell P/N (Part/Number) Common shorthand for part number. MN/PC 1500 batteries that also have earned the same Intrinsically Safe Approval Standard rating by Factory Mutual Research for use in indoor hazardous locations. The DataGenie III/is is equipped with a high performance 32-bit RISC processor RISC processor [Reduced Instruction Set Computer], computer arithmetic-logic unit that uses a minimal instruction set, emphasizing the instructions used most often and optimizing them for the fastest possible execution. , 2Mb flash memory (expandable) and a backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. display for use in dim lighting. DataGenie Handheld Computers are designed for data-intensive environments like warehousing and distribution, insurance, utilities, healthcare and retail. Products range from the DataGenie II (for simple batch data collection), to the DataGenie III/L (with integrated visible laser scanner), to the DataGenie III/LR (with integrated visible laser scanner and spread spectrum radio). DataGenie handheld computers are often used for portable data collection tasks such as inspection, inventory control, asset management/tracking, shipping, receiving and material transfer. In addition to the handheld computers, Data General provides many of the handheld accessories and peripherals required for data-collection activities. The DataGenie III/is is available now, call 1-800-DATAGEN (328-2436) for information. Visit our Web-site at http://www.dg.com/datagenie for additional information on all of DataGenie products. About Factory Mutual Research Factory Mutual provides third-party testing, evaluation and certification of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic (E/E/PE) safety products and systems. The products are tested for compliance with IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission 1508, the international standard for evaluating and certifying the reliability of safety-related products and systems, as well as the U.S. standard, ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. S84.01. For more information, contact the Reliability Certification Group at (617) 255-4851. About Data General Data General (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :DGN DGN Design (file) DGN Dirección General de Normas (Standards Organization in Mexico) DGN MicroStation Design File (file format/extension) ) specializes in providing servers, storage systems and services that are sold via a direct sales force and an extensive network of channel partners to customers worldwide. The company, with headquarters in Westboro, Massachusetts, reported revenues of $1.3 billion during fiscal 1996. Additional information on Data General, its products and services, is available on the Internet at http://www.dg.com -0- DataGenie is a trademark of Data General Corporation. All other brand names and product names referenced in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Jim Dunlap Denise Sutton Data General Brodeur Porter Novelli Porter Novelli International is a leading, global PR and lobbying firm. It is part of the Omnicom Group of advertising and marketing companies, the world's largest advertising conglomerate. The following article on Porter Novelli was obtained from "Sourcewatch. 508/898-6546 617/587-2851 jim_dunlap@dg.com dsutton@brodeur.com |
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