A new generation of BARTEC Mobile Computers for the Ex area 

The powerful hand-held Mobile Computer MC9090ex is based on the success of the  MC9060ex series and provides mobile employees all over the supply chain of chemistry and chemical/petrochemical engineering with a flexible and uninterrupted data connection. The MC9090ex series is equipped with the new Intel® XScaleTM PXA270 processor with  624 MHz as well as with a robust and persistent memory and several advanced data acquisition options. The version with integrated WLAN allows for a real-time data exchange with the host system.

Windows Mobile 2005 is one of the most stable Microsoft operating systems. Due to its numerous functions and the familiar environment of Windows Mobile 2005, the  MC9090ex is really user-friendly.

Picture acquisition and barcode scanning can be done in different business divisions with only one device, from distances ranging from 10 cm to 12 m. Because of the optimised energy management, the battery working life is sufficient for a complete working shift. The modular key panels and the ¼ VGA colour display with an aesthetic touch-screen technology which can easily be read indoors and outdoors, guarantee an easy and comfortable application.  

The MC9090ex enables mobile employees to record and access important company data in real time. The robust design is even suitable for rough applications under  extreme and various ambient and working conditions. As it is equipped with the ignition protection type “sand filling” and “intrinsic safety”, it can be directly applied in the Ex area of zone 1. The seamless integration into wireless LAN networks all over the world serves as a consistent global platform for applications in the supply chain. The MC9090ex series supports the radio standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g. Like its predecessor, the MC 9090ex is available in two different approval versions for the explosion-hazard area: 

ATEX zone 1: 
- MC 9090ex – G with pistol grip and 1D Long Range Scan Engine,
- MC 9090ex – K without pistol grip and with 1D Standard Range
- Scan Engine or 2D Imager.  

UL Class I Div 1:
- MC 9090ex – G with pistol grip and 1D Long Range Scan Engine
- or 2D Imager,
- MC 9090ex – K without pistol grip and with 1D Standard Range
- Scan Engine or 2D Imager.  

The user has the possibility of wireless printing and synchronising via Bluetooth. The conveniently placed scan trigger allows for an operation with one hand. The ergonomic scan pistol grip of the gun device allows for a comfortable operation even for longer periods of application, e.g. for inventory management. Due to its properties, the  MC9090ex allows for optimised business courses, a lower error rate as well as an improved productivity and profitability.

For more information contact Joachim Kraus
Product manager Automation technology,
BARTEC GmbH, Bad Mergentheim, Germany
Joachim.Kraus@bartec.de

Posted May 21, 2007