The SP5800 Series MAXIMUS is a rugged CE.NET mobile computer incorporating multifrequency RFID, a high-resolution imager and an integrated fingerprint reader for stateof- the-art flexibility and security for multiple supply-chain solutions. The MR600 Series IMPULSE is an affordable, multi-protocol, Gen 2 EPCglobal-certified, fixed-RFID solution for applications requiring only one set of antennas.

Both systems will be distributed commercially throughout North America during the second half of 2006.

“MAXIMUS is the first RFID-mobile computer to contain such advanced, flexible features at a competitive price,” said Andrew D’Amelio, senior director of industrial products and systems for Metrologic. “The power of the unit combined with its security features opens up a whole new set of supply-chain applications.

“Our second product line, the IMPULSE, has advanced digital filtering technology and separate, configurable antennas to make it the ideal reader for fixed RFID applications such as truck-mounted reading, certain conveyor applications and targeted work station interrogation zones. The streamlined and cost-effective IMPULSE provides a great alternative to mobile units for compliance with RFID mandates and regulations without adding additional complexity.”

The MAXIMUS RFID reader supports all common UHF (915 MHz) RFID applications and has the flexibility to handle emerging HF (13.56 MHz) RFID applications, including item-level tagging or smart-card reading. Its two-megapixel digital imager employs Omniplanar’s SwiftDecoder to decipher all 1D, 2D and Postal bar codes. The imager also captures, stores and transmits high-resolution images for data collection, identification and verification. The integrated fingerprint reader’s login security increases both supply-chain protection and productivity. The mobile computer’s wireless connectivity (Bluetooth & 802.11b) allows unfettered short and long range communication with nearby peripherals and the host system. IMPULSE’s multi-protocol RFID reader supports EPC and ISO compliant UHF RFID tags. Metrologic also makes IMPULSE available in an evaluation kit complete with all the essential materials needed to set up and test a full RFID system.

Source: Metrologic