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Formula 8500/8500RF Formula 8500/8500RF
Laser hand-held PC

Features
Applications
General Description
User Interface
Cradles and Communication
Spread Spectrum Wireless Communication
Formula 975 Multicharger
Models and Accessories
Specifications

FEATURES

Formula One wireless technology at 2.4 GHz
IBM 5250, 3270, and VT-100 terminal emulation
"Touch-screen" option
Powerful: based on a 32-bit, 486 processor
Open system architecture: DOS, slot for PCMCIA card and IrDA port
Extremely compact and sturdy
Lightweight


APPLICATIONS

Goods shipping/receiving
Inventories
Materials pick-up
Warehouse management
Shelf price-checking
Goods re-assortment in the point of sale


GENERAL DESCRIPTION

With its captivating and functional design, the Formula 8500 has been conceived and realized to successfully deal with extensive use in the more difficult sectors such as logistics, distribution and services, where comfort, practicality, resistance to bumps and possibly unfavorable environmental conditions are all essential requirements that the Formula 8500 meets in full.
It is on this solid ground that Datalogic based its performance product, which can be expanded and easily integrated into the most widely-used information systems.
Based on a 32 bit 486 processor, the Formula 8500 offers high processing capacity, ample memory and, thanks to its DOS Operating System, unparalleled programming simplicity.
Developers who are already familiar with the PC environment can easily adapt the terminal's operations to their requirements by using the Development System 8500, which is based on a standard C compiler available with special libraries.
The integrated laser scanner guarantees speed and precision in reading the most widely-used symbologies. The user can dialogue with the Formula 8500 in an extremely productive way thanks to the alphanumeric keyboard and the large LCD display, which provide a rational and effective terminal-operator interface. Serial mode communication occurs when placing the terminal in the Formula 985 Transceiver/Charger, which has serial ports, while the PCMCIA slot contributes to making the Formula 8500 a multi-talented and highly productive work instrument.
The Formula 8500/RF wireless version, which bases its operation on the fast and reliable Formula One radio frequency communication system working at 2.4 GHz, offers maximum freedom of movement and the possibility of transmitting and receiving information in real time. Suitably integrated by the TN Client software, it allows IBM 5250, 3270 and VT-100 terminal emulation.



USER INTERFACE

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The 41-key alphanumeric keyboard allows data and descriptions to be rapidly keyed in manually, thus providing access to various valuable functions - both operative ones and those which control and manage the Formula 8500.
If intended for operation in terminal emulation, the Formula 8500/RF is supplied with the practical graphic integration on which the additional functions associated to the respective keys are displayed. The large, back-lit LCD display (160 x 240 pixel resolution) clearly displays all operations, even in poor lighting conditions.
Furthermore, It is possible to enable the "Touch-screen" function, which is useful in applications that require signatures to be captured. Special developers' libraries, the software driver and the stylus are in fact available as optional accessories.


CRADLES AND COMMUNICATION


The Formula 8500 Laser Hand-held PC is equipped with an IrDA port to support an infrared dialogue with the Formula 985 Transceiver/Charger, which, through the incorporated RS232 and RS485 ports, allows for classic serial communication towards the PC or local network. The IrDA port also permits the Formula 8500 to communicate across short distances in wireless mode with portable printers or other equipment with a dedicated driver (optional).
Formula 985, which houses the terminal during data transfer and battery recharging, is equipped with additional housing, which can be used for recharging a second battery pack.
The cradle for the Formula 8500 is also available in a vehicle mount option, such as the F985/V.
The practical, type-II on-board PCMCIA slot in the Formula 8500 allows for the installation of modems, Ethernet or Token Ring adapters and memory expansion cards, thanks to the standard PC Card technology.
Thus, the Laser Hand-Held PC Formula 8500 can communicate in different modes. Transmission speeds can reach 115 Kbps through a modem with PCMCIA certified adapters or through LAN with PCMCIA certified Ethernet or Token Ring adapters.


SPREAD SPECTRUM WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

The Formula One wireless communication system in 2.4 GHz radio frequency has been developed by Datalogic specifically for high-performance Formula terminals.
Formula One, which is compatible with the OpenAir 2.4 international standard, offers high speed data transmission as well as excellent immunity against interference, thanks to Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping (SSFH) technology.
The system is based on the ACCESS POINT that provides the bridging between the wired and the wireless devices.
The Access Point can be configured and managed through the wired or wireless network, by serial connection or modem, with the use of Telnet Access software, web browser or SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
Performance of the Formula One system can be increased with the assistance of TN Client, a complete software package for terminal emulation based on a standard Telnet-TCP/IP protocol.
TN Client brings together the VT-100, VT-220, HP700/92, IBM 5250 and 3270 emulation, allowing for real time interaction between the Mobile unit and Unix, HP, IBM AS/400 and IBM Mainframe systems.

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FORMULA 975 MULTICHARGER


The Formula 975 Multicharger is the ideal answer for battery recharging requirements in applications where intense use of the terminal and therefore extremely reduced rest time is necessary.
The Formula 975 permits 4 or 8 battery packs to be placed in the cradle and recharge simultaneously, allowing more operators to continue working by simply changing the run down device.
In this manner, all the pauses necessary for recharging when the terminal is placed in the classic Transceiver/Charger are avoided.
The Multicharger also optimises battery lifetime thanks to its recycling option, which eliminates the possibility of "memory effect."
The F975 is suitable for F7400 and F8500 portable terminals.



MODELS AND ACCESSORIES

MODELS
F8500 2+2 MB
F8500 Laser Hand-Held PC 2MB+2MB with NiMH battery
F8500 2+4 MB
F8500 Laser Hand-Held PC 2MB+4MB with NiMH battery
F8500 4+8 MB
F8500 Laser Hand-Held PC 4MB+8MB with NiMH battery
F8500/RF-1
F8500 Laser Hand-Held PC 2MB+2MB RF with NiMH battery
F8500/RF-1 TN
F8500 Laser HPC 2MB+2MB RF with TN Client for terminal emulation with NiMH battery

ACCESSORIES

F985
IrDA Transceiver/Charger

F985/V
Vehicle IrDA Transceiver/Charger (without power supply)

TN CLIENT
Terminal emulation software package

FRBP 8500
Rechargeable NiMH battery pack for F8500

FABP8500
Battery pack for alkaline batteries (without batteries)

FCB 232 D 9 F
RS232 serial connection cable for PC/AT T 8 M - D 9 F 2m

FCB232 D 25 F
RS232 serial connection cable for PC/XT T 8 M - D 25 F 2m

FCB485 SYS
RS485 serial connection cable for SYSNET 2m

FPO485
Pen, software development libraries and software driver for Touch-screen option

DEVELOP. SYS. 8500+C Compiler
Libraries for software development and C compiler



SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATIVE SYSTEM
ROM DOS 6.22; Phoenix technologies BIOS

PROCESSOR
True 32 bit 486, 16 MHz

SYSTEM MEMORY
512KB ROM dedicated to DOS and BIOS; 2MB RAM, 2MB Flash; 2MB RAM, 4MB Flash, 4MB RAM, 8MB Flash
RAM: For system operation and virtual-disk data storage
FLASH: Non-volatile memory for virtual-disk storage of applications and data files

DISPLAY
High-contrast graphic LCD with 160 x 240 pixels resolution, 16 levels of gray, EL backlight feature, keyboard controlled contrast, touch screen option, integrated digitizer and ergonomic stilo option

SCREEN FORMAT
20 char. x 25 lines or 10 char. x 12 lines in CGA mode; 16 char. x 20 lines in proprietary Datalogic mode

KEYBOARD
Alphanumeric with 41 silicon rubber keys

SIGNAL TO OPERATOR
Bicolor LED; Piezoelectric buzzer software programmable frequency and duration

CLOCK/CALENDAR
Quartz controlled RTC; programmable date and time

LIGHT SOURCE
Visible laser diode

SCANNING RATE
36 scans/sec

MINIMUM RESOLUTION
0.15 mm

DEPTH OF FIELD
3 to 70 cm, depending on bar code thickness

READING ANGLES
±65° skew; ±55° pitch

BAR CODES
EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC/A-E, MSI, Code 3/9 Standard-Extended, Code 2/5 Interleaved-Matrix-Industrial, Codabar, Code 128, UCC/EAN128

SERIAL COMMUNICATION
Integrated IrDA port; RS232 or RS485 via F985 Transceiver/Charger Transmission Speed Up to 115 Kbps

POWER SOURCE
1500mAh removable and rechargeable NiMH battery pack; Removable battery pack for AA-size alkaline batteries;
RTC and configuration data back-up with lithium battery

AUTONOMY
16 h, with reading every 45" (NiMH batteries)
20 h, with reading every 45" (with 3 alkaline batteries)

BATTERY CHARGING
Via F985 IrDA Transceiver/Charger or separated battery pack recharge via additional recharging slot

DIMENSIONS
212 x 74 x 50/34.5 mm

WEIGHT
300 g (F8500); 440 g (F8500/RF) with NiMH battery pack

DROP RESISTANCE
Resists drops from 1.2 m onto a concrete surface

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
IP51