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Tidal Enhances Synergy? Environmental Test Chamber Controllers to Support Rapid Setup and Configuration with Barcode/OCR Reader Technology

Tidal Enhances Synergy™ Environmental Test Chamber Controllers to Support Rapid Setup and Configuration with Barcode/OCR Reader Technology

Randolph, NJ (PRWEB) September 7, 2006

Tidal Engineering, a leader in the design and development of embedded hardware and software for test and measurement and data acquisition applications, announced the addition of a barcode/OCR reading feature to their multi-channel, microprocessor-based Synergy™ Controller. Engineered to support virtually all hand-held OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and/or barcode readers for maximum utility, the environmental chamber controller’s new macro capability accepts the digital data from a part’s barcode/OCR label, then selects and implements the appropriate test profiles without further operator intervention.

This singularly unique feature was designed to address the requirements of OEMs and test labs to speed throughput while ensuring the accuracy of the temperature and humidity, as well as HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) testing processes. Easy to install, there is no need to change the controller’s settings to deploy the barcode/OCR scanning application. Users simply connect the scanner cable’s PS/2 connector to the keyboard input on the controller, and configure the scanner for the OCR/barcode font specified. The Synergy Controller, which utilizes the Microsoft® Windows® CE. NET embedded operating system, and boasts a front- or flush-mounted 320 x 240 (color STN) touch screen, retrofits the industry’s more popular controllers/programmers.    

The Synergy Controller is confidently used in a broad range of environmental testing applications where multi-channel, multi-loop temperature control is required for the precise control and measurement of temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration. Included among the most common market segments for which it is appropriate are electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical and pharmaceutical sectors, and in any application where controlled environments are essential for the testing, screening, and calibration of critical systems and components.

Tidal’s Synergy Controller notably assumes complete command of environmental chambers’ conditioning systems to facilitate the total programming of temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration versus time. Additionally, operators are able to program up to six custom outputs to accommodate unique applications and optional features. Two of the instrument’s control channels can function for temperature control in temperature shock applications, or one channel can control temperature while the second or third manage humidity, altitude and vibration. Temperature is measured using a 100-Ohm platinum RTD or a thermocouple whereas humidity is measured by an electronic sensor.

The controller’s varied and sophisticated communications capabilities include RS-232, RS-485, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, and GPIB, along with built-in remote control/monitoring. Its Web-Touch™ Remote (patent pending) built-in Web server enables total remote control/monitoring from any standard browser. A USB Flash disk, 32 MB on-board Flash and 32 MB SDRAM for data logging, alarm logging and storage, and USB storage are provided standard. Profiling, an unlimited number of set point, auto start, hold, jump loop, and steps, along with eight event/alarm outputs are further supported.

Pricing for the Synergy Controller starts at $ 2,750. each. Delivery is from stock to 4-6 weeks. A free, 30-day demo is available. To learn more about the Synergy controller, which now supports barcode/OCR readers, visit http://tidaleng.com/appnotes/SCAN04-ConfiguringBarcodeScannerRev_A.pdf, or contact Craig Borax at Tidal via either phone (973/328-1173) or e-mail.

About Tidal Engineering Corporation:

Headquartered in Randolph, NJ, Tidal Engineering Corporation has been designing and building award-winning embedded hardware and software for test and measurement and data acquisition applications since 1992. The company further provides product development services together with engineering support, and is recognized for technical expertise in such areas as environmental test control and data acquisition, Embedded IEEE 488, and turnkey SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. Tidal’s products are available exclusively through ADI American Distributors Inc., an ISO-9002 certified distributor of electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.

Tidal Engineering Corporation

2 Emery Avenue

Randolph, NJ 07869

973/328-1173; Fax: 973/328-2302

http://www.TidalEng.com


Contact: Craig Borax

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Information on a Laser Barcode Scanner

If you were to walk into practically any store that caters to selling any items, chances are that there is going to be at least one or more Laser Barcode Scanner. barcode machine in general have made the way sales operations operate easier, traditionally, everything had to be calculated and rang up by hand which meant more labor had to be done. However, the barcode scanning machine, especially the handheld ones, has emerged and made everything completely easier. Most stores use barcode machine as a secondary scanning device, with the primary scanning device being the larger. Many barcode machine manufacturers produce a number of different Barcode Scanner, but you can tell a barcode scanning machine out simply just by the “handheld” in its name. A barcode scanning machine is obviously going to be much smaller than its stationary barcode scanner counterpart since it has to fit in the average sized hand. Laser Barcode Scanners should be a staple in any store because it can make any transaction flow a bit more smoothly due to its flexible nature. If a customer were to purchase a large object that could not easily be ran across the stationary scanner or merely just could not fit anyways, then a Laser Barcode Scanners would be utilized. The large item could be left inside of the customer’s cart and the sales clerk could then use the barode machine – Magnetic Card Writer to maneuver around and scan the barcode; making the transaction that much easier for both parties involved. There is not just one type of scanner; there are actually a few different types of barcode machine. Corded scanners are one type of handheld scanner and these handheld scanners have a cord that attaches the scanner to a power source. The disadvantage to this type of Laser Barcode Scanner is that it can only be used within the vicinity of the cord. If you are looking for more flexibility, then you could pay a little more and get a nice, new wireless barcode scanning machine. A wireless handheld scanner is virtually the same thing as a corded barcode scanning machine with the exception that it does not have the power cord; this means that a wireless Laser Barcode Scanners can be used is a much larger area than a corded one. Some of these barcode machine can even help take inventory which helps make these nifty little scanners even more convenient. One thing is for certain, that barcode scanning machine can only make things more convenient. This type of scanner is especially more convenient when it comes to the transaction of large objects that would pose a hassle to run across a regular stationary scanner. Barcode machines are also diverse in price meaning that you can probably find one for even the smallest budget.

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Could Your Business Benefit From a Barcode Scanner?

With the coming of technology computers have become more and more important in our lives, both business and personal. Most cannot remember, or therefore imagine, what productivity levels would be like without them. Like computers the portable barcode scanner has recently become a vital product for many businesses ranging all the way from your local library to manufacturing businesses.

In all its different business uses the portable scanner makes it possible to track your inventory quickly and efficiently from the production floor, straight to the customer’s hands. While in some situations, such as a large storeroom where larger objects can be moved to the scanner, or where the objects are small and light weight thereby posing no danger from lifting; a portable scanner may not be necessary. Still, when dealing with large heavy items in smaller spaces, or spread over large distances like most warehouses, a hand-held scanner could only benefit your businesses productivity.

When bar code readers first hit the super markets sometime in the late 60′s, early 70′s, they were huge stationary objects. Their only economical use was to keep a record of items in inventory and their price. However barcode readers have advanced in leaps and bounds since those days and now have a wide variety of uses. From keeping track of shipped items, to checking your library books in and out, the world at large has accepted barcode technology with open arms. There are even less expensive models available to the everyday consumer to help with cataloging their CD and DVD collections

While the older version of barcode readers is still in use at retail stores across the globe, the hand held scanner has also become a must have for most businesses. In a world where time is money businesses find this an indispensible tool for ensuring speed and efficiency for their customers.

While the basic technology that goes into the creation of a portable scanner is essentially the same as what is in the traditional scanner, they have a distinct advantage over them as well. Portable scanners can send the information back to the main data center from extremely long distances. Most are capable of a few miles, these are the type you see used most often in retail and warehouses to update inventory. However there are also those, such as the package readers used by Fed-Ex and the local Post Office, which can transmit the data over several miles. Ensuring that their consumers know where their package is every step of the way.

There is a large variety of scanners on today’s market, and their prices vary depending on their intended use. There are inexpensive models that operate over short distances, and are built for low environmental exposure; and there are also higher end models that come with several bells and whistles that can only improve your businesses ability to function at a higher level. Most readers that are designed to be used on the same premises as their mainframe also offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth data upload options. Unlike the traditional point-of-sale reader hand held scanners operate on battery power and require periods of downtime in order to recharge.

Nevertheless barcode scanners have shown themselves to be beneficial to nearly every sector of the business world. Everyone from Contractors to Librarians have found their operations improved through the implementation of barcode technology. Never has the market been more competitive than it is today, and that is only bound to increase as technology grows over time. Because of its ability to improve data entry times, as well as track inventory from start to finish it is bound to be one of the key investments you will make this year for your business.

Gotive Selects Symagery’s SX3090 Imaging System For Its Rugged Handheld Communicator

Gotive Selects Symagery’s SX3090 Imaging System
For Its Rugged Handheld Communicator

OTTAWA (PRWEB) June 29, 2004

Symagery today announced that Gotive, a leading manufacturer of mobile communicators, has recently selected the Symagery SX3090 megapixel image engine and decode system for use in the new model of Gotive rugged hand-held communicator.

The SX3090 is an imaging system ideal for integration into hand-held or fixed-mount scanners or portable data collection terminals. Symagery’s solution includes a scan engine module and comprehensive software development tools to customize functionality for specific industry applications. The solid-state technology means no moving parts and virtually no maintenance for the final product.

The Gotive rugged hand-held communicators are designed for mobile workers in a variety of outdoor environments. They replace the need for independent devices by their combined functionality and, thanks to their modular hardware configuration system, the following options can be built into one unit creating a multifunctional device matching the customer’s specification:

•    Hand-held computer with large outdoor readable touch-screen HVGA (640 x 240 pixels)

•    Mobile phone (GSM/GPRS data/voice/sms communication)

•    Wireless LAN

•    Bar code reader

•    Smart Card reader

•    Global positioning system

According to Peter Csank, hardware development manager, Gotive, “We selected Symagery’s solutions because its OEM channel-only sales approach encourages a truly collaborative relationship that only a non-competing supplier can offer. In addition, Symagery also offers us the best fitting imaging technology for the automatic identification and data capture market.”

“We are very excited about working with Gotive,” said Ron Caines, president and CEO of Symagery. “Its approach to the traditional portable data collection market is revolutionary. The technical and marketing teams at both companies worked closely together to ensure that the Gotive products could take advantage of the latest image capture and barcode/2D symbology reading capabilities while maintaining the slim, attractive form factor of the Gotive hand-held communicators.”

About Gotive

Gotive develops, produces, and sells highly innovative rugged hand-held communicators for vertical markets. They are designed for use in any application in which mobile users need to collect, process and communicate information at the point of activity: remote logistics, transportation, field services, utilities, retail on the move, public safety, forestry, military, … in practically any mobile enterprise solution.

Gotive communicators are powerful devices that integrate various components needed for mobile enterprise solutions. The desired combination of hand-held computer, mobile phone, GPS, bar code scanner, smart card and magnetic card readers, printer, fingerprint identification unit, digital camera, etc. can be built into one mobile device. Added ergonomics and ruggedization complement the unique features of Gotive’s devices.

Gotive supplies its customers with excellent, ‘fit for purpose’ products by providing state-of-the-art design, product customisation, high-quality manufacturing, and fast logistics. From its operation in Central Europe (Bratislava and Vienna) Gotive provides many advantages for its European and Global customers – including geographic accessibility, price competitiveness, and a comprehensive understanding of the needs of market.

http://www.gotive.com

About Symagery

Symagery (http://www.symagery.com) is a global provider of advanced image reader systems for the automatic identification and data capture industry. Founded in Ottawa, Canada, in 1997, Symagery differentiates its offerings by selling exclusively to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Within an open, collaborative environment, Symagery’s customers can customize its solutions to meet their industry-specific needs.

Unlike other imaging providers, Symagery offers the industry’s highest resolution and largest field of view for maximum efficiency and productivity. And unlike linear laser offerings that can only read individual, 1D barcodes in one orientation, Symagery’s omni-directional solutions are multipurpose, read several types of bar codes per label in a single scan and are reliable in any environment. Symagery’s technology is embedded in scanners, portable data terminals, mobile computers, kiosks and machine vision applications. Its solutions are meeting the needs of the transportation and logistics, manufacturing, postal, gaming and lottery; healthcare and retail industries. Among its customers are Siemens Dematic, Unitech, Sammi and Psion Teklogix.

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For further information or to arrange for interviews, please contact:

Nancy Fontanne                

Symagery                    

Tel: (613) 592-2592 ext. 4551            

Email: nancyf@symagery.com            

Elyse Familant

George Cohen Communications

Tel: (978) 725-3637

Email: elysef@gccpr.com

Anna Rosivalova

Gotive

Tel: + 421 2 5263 2334

E-mail: annarosi@gotive.com

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www.sumlung.com info@sumlung.com +86-21-65339200 SUMLUNG SL-MS30 mobile barcode scanner uses newest design concept. It could scan 1D barcode data to mobile phone, used as handheld mobile computer when combined with a smart phone. MS 30 can expand GPRS/WIFI/3G/SMS/GPS by mobile phone or PDA, widely used in Logistics/Hospital/Multiple Shop/Sales Management/Goverment Management…,help customer increase efficiency, saving cost. Easy to be integrated with all kinds of software.

Miles Technologies, Inc. receives RFID Certification and Authorization from Intermec, Zebra Technologies, and Alien Technology.

Miles Technologies, Inc. receives RFID Certification and Authorization from Intermec, Zebra Technologies, and Alien Technology.

Lake Zurich, IL (PRWEB) April 15, 2004 -

– Miles Technologies, Inc. has concluded technical and sales training in RFID Technology from the leaders in RFID. Miles Technologies, Inc. has over 22 years experience in the barcode industry. They have provided custom solutions and integration to companies across North America. Miles is experienced in RFID or “smart tags” and “auto-id” with commercial clients and government contracts.

Tom O’Boyle, Corporate VP, stated that “RFID is an evolving technology. The DOD and Wal-mart compliance mandates are driving requirements, but the technology is still being defined.” RFID technology uses labels or tags that have a chip and antenna to read items even in cases and pallets. RFID readers may be hand-held devices, mounted for conveyer use or placed in door ways. Items are read as they pass the reader. This requires less human interaction resulting in fewer errors and lower labor costs. “Now is the time for businesses to have an awareness of the technology. New products are being designed to support these mandates. The RFID market is moving so quickly that we are actually beginning to see RFID tag prices dropping.”

Tom Beusch, President of Miles Technologies, Inc., states that while RFID is evolving it is a great time to determine how to best utilize barcoding in general. “Since not all businesses need RFID, they should review their warehouse management and inventory control strategies including implementing plans for wireless networking, mobile printing, or color label printing. We find that many of our customers have not fully integrated these technologies with their ERP systems. Many have benefited from implementing these systems. When the RFID technology becomes stable and lower priced, they will have a WMS structure that can support it. No reason to fall into the chasm, let’s wait for the bridge to be built first!”

Miles has demonstrated leadership in WMS integrating and has recently announced their new low cost INVision inventory control and locator software.

About Miles Technologies, Inc.: Headquartered in Lake Zurich IL., a leader in wireless inventory control solutions, certified in RFID technology, and offers wireless networks, barcode scanners, label printers and systems integration.

Miles Technologies, Inc. can be reached by phone at 800-783-2132 or at their website http://www.milestechinc.com.

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