Percon Announces Falcon Long Range DOS Portable Data Terminal.EUGENE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1998--Percon Incorporated (Nasdaq:PRCN PRCN Powell River Community Network ), a leading manufacturer of portable data collection terminals for bar code-based data collection, today announced the availability of its Falcon(TM) Long Range Portable Data Terminal in both batch and RF models. The Falcon Long Range is equipped with a 650-nm laser diode A semiconductor-based laser used to generate analog signals or digital pulses for transmission through optical fibers. Both laser diodes and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are used for this purpose, but the laser diode generates a smaller beam that is easier to couple with the smaller core , providing a highly visible, bright scan-line required for long-range applications. Two aiming modes, spot beam A spot beam, in telecommunications parlance, is a satellite signal that is specially concentrated in power (i.e. send by a high-gain antenna) so that it will cover only a limited geographic area on earth. timeout and release scan, are available to aid the operator in capturing bar codes from a distance. Falcon Long Range reads regular labels at distances up to 7.5 feet (2.3 m), and reflective labels at distances up to 17.5 feet (5.3 m). Working range depends on label density and reflectance re·flec·tance n. The ratio of the total amount of radiation, as of light, reflected by a surface to the total amount of radiation incident on the surface. Noun 1. . "Falcon Long Range broadens the current Falcon product line, and provides a high performance model for warehouse applications requiring long range scanning," says Dave Latimer, Vice President Product Marketing. Falcon batch portable data terminals feature 32-bit, 386-based open architecture, a user-accessible PC card slot A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. , and DOS 6.22 in an ergonomic, lightweight, and compact design. Additionally, each unit features an 8 x 21 backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. graphics display, 41-key keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. , RS-232 serial port, 2MB RAM, and 2 MB flash memory. Falcon RF is a hand-held DOS terminal designed to support real-time portable data collection applications. In addition to the features found in the batch models, Falcon RF portable data terminals include a 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum, wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area adapter PC Card, and an integrated dipole, flexible antenna featuring 180-degree rotation. Two wireless PC Cards -- Symbol Technologies' Spectrum24(R) and Proxim's RangeLAN2(TM) -- are available with Falcon RF. Falcon batch units can be upgraded to RF, through the addition of a PC Card and antenna. The list price for Falcon Long Range begins at $2,095 for the 2MB batch model and at $3,195 for the Falcon RF model. Accessories available for the Falcon Long Range include access points, antennas, and mounting brackets. In addition, the Falcon Dock is available to recharge the batteries and/or to provide a connection for serial communications See serial transmission and serial. between the unit and the host computer or terminal. An optional battery charger is also available for faster battery recharging. Percon Incorporated is a recognized leader in providing affordable, high-performance portable data terminals to companies seeking to improve productivity and inventory management through the use of bar code-based data collection. Percon products are used in a variety of industries including retail, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and other point-of-service applications. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a complete line of data collection hardware and data management software products including, Falcon, Falcon RF, TopGun(TM), and PT2000 portable data terminals, IntelliTrack(R) inventory management software, PowerWedge(TM) fixed-station decoders, and SnapShot hand-held laser scanners. In addition to its complete product line, the company backs its products with outstanding service and support including extended warranties, programming services, and rapid product shipments. From its Eugene, Oregon The city of Eugene is the county seat of Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about 60 miles (100 km) east of the Oregon Coast. headquarters and its Paris-based European subsidiary, Percon sells its products through distributors, value-added resellers ("VARs"), original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and systems integrators in more than 70 countries worldwide. For more information contact Percon at 800/929-7899, 541/344-1189, or by fax at 541/344-1399. Information about the company's products and services is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.percon.com. CONTACT: Percon Incorporated Dave Latimer, 541/344-1189 Vice President Product Marketing dlatimer@percon.com or Jason Davis Jason Davis may refer to:
Chief Financial Officer jdavis@percon.com |
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