February 28, 2010 – QSI's wireless handheld QTERM-G58 has been selected by ATA Defense Industries to remotely control target systems for military training.The QTERM-G58 is used to remotely control up to 1000 targets simultaneously at distances up to 4 miles away. Other functions include programming multiple scenarios for live-fire training, remotely detonating battle effects simulators, activating motion detection devices and displaying scores from the target systems. The backlit keypad and bright color display also allow for use in night operations or in low-visibility scenarios.
“All of our equipment has to be ruggedized, able to withstand every climate, and must perform flawlessly in order to support the training efforts of our military,” said Labe Ezell, Director of Training and Sales at ATA Defense. “The QTERM-G58 holds up to the abuse our systems take. It definitely has been well-received by all of our end-users that were previously stuck with our old controllers.”QSI’s QTERM-G58 is a wireless, battery-powered handheld graphic HMI with a transflective sunlight readable LCD display measuring 89 mm (3.5") diagonal.
Features include Windows Embedded CE 6.0, a 200 MHz processor, resistive touch screen and a 24- or 40-key keypad. The QTERM-G58 has been designed to survive in all environments and withstand high levels of shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, ESD and is NEMA-4 rated and CE Certified. “We are excited that the QTERM-G58 proved to be an excellent solution for ATA Defense Industries,” said Glen Johnson, Director of Industrial Sales at QSI Corporation.
“With its proven ruggedness and wireless capabilities, the QTERM-G58 complements ATA Defense Industries’ durable targeting equipment.” “We are extremely pleased with the support and technology that QSI has continued to provide us with,” continues Ezell. “We look forward to another successful year of incorporating the QTERM-G58 into our efforts of supporting the realistic training environment that we create for our troops.”
About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals (TREQ) for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI's human machine interface and mobile data terminal products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE Certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708/1939, USB, Ethernet and Power-over- Ethernet.
QSI excels at building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity and other environmental parameters.All QSI Corporation products are designed and manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
About ATA Defense Industries
Since 1959, ATA Defense Industries has provided automated target systems to all branches of the U.S. military and to many law enforcement and Homeland Security agencies throughout the United States and overseas.
Located in Camden, Tennessee, ATA Defense Industries’ targeting mechanisms are used widely throughout the 50 states found mainly on military installations as well as foreign U.S. bases such as Kuwait, Qatar, and Korea. Several installations are also found in other ally countries such as Canada and England.