Access Enterprise and Plant-wide Information in Harsh Environmentswith Ruggedized Handheld Computing Device
October 2003, Waterloo, Canada. Woodhead announces the release of its new MIG handheld computing device. (Part number MIG-300H) Connectivity, expandability and rugged construction give the MIG device virtually unlimited application flexibility. Equipped with Microsoft Windows CE.NET, it is well suited to fulfill a broad range of wireless information collection and management needs in real-time.
Its rugged design can withstand vibration, shock, and water splash. The MIG device is also dust resistant to IP54 providing superior reliability in the most challenging applications in harsh environments. Enclosed in a unique rubberized cage design, it has an added safety shock absorber. The turbo-charged MIG device doubles the speed and performance of its on-board RISC processor, but uses very little power. The rechargeable battery pack will run for a full five hours of continuous usage, or with periodic usage the MIG device is operational for a regular 8-hour work shift.
Full 6.4” TFT LCD VGA display and unusually high brightness of 400 NITS provides maximum visibility and clarity for both indoor and outdoor environments. The built-in external connectivity allows ease of customization of the MIG device with third-party hardware including mobile GPS, network diagnostics, video, digicam, barcode and biometrics. In addition to hardware customization, Woodhead has the expertise and capability to tailor and integrate customer application software with the MIG device.
This flexibility opens up unlimited uses in a variety of industries including factory automation, warehousing, medical and healthcare, security and military.Other solutions available from Woodhead Software & Electronics include PC/PLC interfaces, gateways, I/O simulation software, diagnostic tools, connectors, cable assemblies, and connection blocks.About WoodheadWoodhead Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: WDHD) develops, manufacturers and markets electronic and industrial communications products, primarily serving the global automation and control market with connectivity solutions and specialty electrical products. Woodhead provides the industrial automation industry with a single, worldwide source for industrial communication and connectivity solutions.
It’s connectivity product lines, comprised of five recognized industryleading brands: SST, Brad Harrison®, mPm, RJ Lnxx®, and applicom make Woodhead the premier supplier of application-specific connectivity solutions.For more information on SST products, go to www.mysst.com/ , email us at [email protected] or phone: 519-725-5136.
Links to information on other Woodhead products, can be found by going to www.woodheadconnectivity.com/ Product photos are available by contacting the above-mentioned Editor contact or by going to www.mySST.com/press/prphotos/content.asp
