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Excalibur Integrated Systems Services: Data
Collection
 Since the late
1980’s, Excalibur Integrated Systems has worked with hundreds of companies to
help improve operations by utilizing data collection. Whether you’re scanning
inventory as it comes in your dock doors with mobile computers, or using fixed
station scanners to help divert boxes on a conveyor system, Excalibur can help
streamline your WMS or Manufacturing processes.
Questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing
any data collection equipment:
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How rugged of an environment is the device going to
be in? Don’t overspend on an extremely rugged scanner or mobile computer if
you don’t need too. Likewise, ensure the device you purchase is well suited
for the job. Buying an inferior product for the job saves NO money in the
long run, and will make no one happy.
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I know I need a rugged computer, but how do I tell
which products are rugged and which are not? Not all rugged mobile
computers are created equally. Mobile computers have different
specifications regarding:
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Shock. Most manufactures will have a rating of 4-6 foot drops to concrete
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Water and dust. You will typically see a rating for IP (International
Protection rating). Most devices should be at least IP54. (Explanation
below.
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The first digit indicates the level of protection that the enclosure
provides against the ingress of solid objects (5 – dust protected, 6 – dust
tight)
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The second digit indicates the level of protection against the ingress of
water (4 – splashing water, 5 – water jets, 6 – powerful water jets, 7 –
immersion up to 1 m)
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Temperature Operating Range
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How long do I intend on using this device for this
application?
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Is this device going to make the job easier and
more enjoyable for the employee using the device? Get input from the
employees who are going to use the device. If they approve of the device,
they will use the device.
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Do I need an extended warranty? If so, is a
comprehensive (no fault) warranty available? What will I do about spares?
Should I purchase an advanced replacement warranty?
Let Excalibur I.S. help you with these decisions.
We’ve worked in most every environment and can make your decision easier.
Barcode Scanners – 1D &
2D barcode scanners, rugged or general purpose, corded or cordless
Rugged Mobile Computers
– RF or Batch, 1D or 2D, Windows Mobile or Windows CE OS, GPRS, Integrated GPS
Rugged Tablet PC’s –
Integrated or non integrated bar-code scanner & Magnetic Stripe Reader
Vehicle Mounted
Computer – Half Screen & Full Screen
Fixed Mount Scanners
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