Winmate’s of 10.4" vehicle computer mounts, designed to fit seamlessly into forklifts and other warehouse vehicles, will help minimize errors, streamline ordering and inventory management, and improve operational efficiencies. The FM08 and FM10 share the same system and docking modules, only differing in screen size and keypad display. The FM08 allows flexible navigation via the GFG resistive touch screen, readily accessible programmable function keys, and separate QWERTY and numeric keypads Windows Vehicle Mounted Computers are extremely rugged and designed for forklifts, industrial vehicles, and other extreme usage in hazardous zones. Offered in a range of sizes from a compact 7" version for easy hand-holding to a huge 21" display industrial computer. There is a form factor to fit every requirement. Mobile computers’ solutions help to fill orders faster, without any loss of accuracy and are designed to withstand extreme temperature, shock, and vibration. And yet they will continue to perform in warehouse management, cold storage, harsh outdoor, manufacturing shop floors, as well as in-truck. Equipped with multiple connectivity options such as Bluetooth, WLAN, and wired ethernet, they will read any barcode thanks to inbuilt imaging technology and when used with a connected handheld scanner. Vehicle mount computers are designed to increase operational capabilities by directly linking to warehouse management and other enterprise systems. Their solid build quality ensures they are protected from dust and water (IP65/67) and 4-foot vertical drops onto concrete. Advanced Gorilla® Glass touch screen technology (4x better than consumer-grade) even lets you use them whilst wearing gloves. When your organization is looking for the most advanced vehicle mount computers on Windows® 10 IoT and Android™ operating systems Datalogic has you covered by providing fixed vehicle mount computers or mountable rugged tablets. The multi-touch technology and ease of transition between handheld and vehicle mount devices let your workers carry out flawless fulfillment. With options such as a hot-swappable battery and standard or auto-range 2D imager, there is something to meet all your application needs. Forklift terminals are being used for inventory, picking, shipping/receiving, put-away, and cross-docking. You simply navigate the order and choose from the interactive picklist on-screen, communicating with your ERP system throughout the process. Adding a handheld barcode scanner such as Datalogic’s PowerScan™ or Matrix™ allows for quick data entry and location confirmations. Scheduling and work order management, including in cold storage and harsh outdoor environments. A sealed design tested to IP65/IP67 ensures operation in the toughest environments. A dedicated freezer-rated model with an integrated display heater allows use in and out of cold storage (to -30 ºC /-22 ºF). The capacitive touch models feature 3 mm anti-glare armored glass, while still allowing the use of gloves. With direct access to your factory Manufacturing Execution System, Datalogic vehicle mount computers allow you to assess product quality, process control, capture photos of good/bad results, and provide real-time feedback for fast traceability. In-vehicle applications can be switched off via screen blanking where it is mandated by law to have no in-cabin distractions. Your drivers can focus on safely maneuvering the forklifts. The units do also provide the option to be used as a display when connected via USB. Some models with the optional handgrip allow for usage with one hand only. The unit is well balanced for ergonomic use and incorporates a standard or auto-range 2D imager. It’s just like using a tablet, and when required it can be docked on a forklift – again, with just one hand. More than 30% of forklift mobile computers are rugged tablets. The comprehensive range of vehicle mount computers from Datalogic are engineered to fit seamlessly into forklifts and other warehouse vehicles, with options for permanently mounted units or one that can be easily removed and used as a handheld device. German engineering and manufactured to the highest quality, bringing precision, passion, and quality into your hands. Choose from a 7, 10,12, 15, and 21-inch screen size, depending on your unique requirements. Whether you need something that can be handheld, vehicle mounted, or fixed mounted, we have the right model for you. Our vehicle mounts computers offer a choice of Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7), Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating systems, as well as Android 7.1 Nougat. Included are various Datalogic Utilities and on the WEC7 models, Wavelink® Avalanche™ and Terminal Emulation are pre-loaded and pre-licensed, allowing the units to maximize return-on-investment (ROI) through easy deployment, device, and maintenance management. Datalogic provides integration of the ignition signal line with the power cable. Auto power on/off is activated, ensuring the device powers up and shuts down correctly and prevents any data loss. An optional UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is available for the ultimate protection against data loss. Datalogic vehicle mount computers will fit practically every mounting and space constraint. Mounting options include various brackets and RAM mounts for the vehicle computer along with ABCD or QWERTY external keyboards. A dedicated software keyboard includes a multitude of layouts and languages for the ultimate incommunicability. Depending on the model there are options for WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS for up to the second updating of records, ensuring that vehicles routes and tracks are optimized. 10.4" Windows Vehicle Mounted Computers are extremely rugged and designed for forklifts, industrial vehicles, and other extreme usages in hazardous zones. Offered in a range of sizes from a compact 7" version for easy hand holding to a huge 21" display industrial computer. There is a form factor to fit every requirement. Mobile computers’ solutions help to fill orders faster, without any loss of accuracy and are designed to withstand extreme temperature, shock, and vibration. And yet they will continue to perform in warehouse management, cold storage, harsh outdoor, manufacturing shop floors, as well as in-truck. Equipped with multiple connectivity options such as Bluetooth, WLAN, and wired ethernet, they will read any barcode thanks to inbuilt imaging technology and when used with a connected handheld scanner. Vehicle mount computers are designed to increase operational capabilities by directly linking to warehouse management and other enterprise systems. Their solid build quality ensures they are protected from dust and water (IP65/67) and 4-foot vertical drops onto concrete. Advanced Gorilla® Glass touch screen technology (4x better than consumer-grade) even lets you use them whilst wearing gloves. More than 30% of forklift mobile computers are rugged tablets. The comprehensive range of vehicle mount computers from Datalogic are engineered to fit seamlessly into forklifts and other warehouse vehicles, with options for permanently mounted units or one that can be easily removed and used as a handheld device. German engineering and manufactured to the highest quality, bringing precision, passion, and quality into your hands. Choose from a 7, 10,12, 15, and 21-inch screen size, depending on your unique requirements. Whether you need something that can be handheld, vehicle mounted, or fixed mounted, we have the right model for you. Our vehicle mounts computers offer a choice of Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7), Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating systems, as well as Android 7.1 Nougat. Included are various Datalogic Utilities and on the WEC7 models, Wavelink® Avalanche™ and Terminal Emulation are pre-loaded and pre-licensed, allowing the units to maximize return-on-investment (ROI) through easy deployment, device, and maintenance management. Datalogic provides integration of the ignition signal line with the power cable. Auto power on/off is activated, ensuring the device powers up and shuts down correctly and prevents any data loss. An optional UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) is available for the ultimate protection against data loss. Datalogic vehicle mount computers will fit practically every mounting and space constraint. Mounting options include various brackets and RAM mounts for the vehicle computer along with ABCD or QWERTY external keyboards. A dedicated software keyboard includes a multitude of layouts and languages for the ultimate incommunicability. Depending on the model there are options for WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS for up to the second updating of records, ensuring that vehicles routes and tracks are optimized. Ultra-rugged vehicle-mounted computers equip your workforce in challenging warehouse, manufacturing, public safety, and distribution center environments. Designed and built for forklifts, police, fire, and EMS as well as heavy equipment, Winmate rugged computers withstand extremes of temperature, shock, moisture, and vibration to maintain operation in mission-critical applications. Winmate manufactures and resells rugged fixed-mounted vehicle computers and mobile rugged tablet computers specifically designed to perform in challenging industrial environments. Vehicles can include forklifts, tow motors, pallet jacks, hostlers, cranes, backhoes, police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances to just name a few applications. Winmate’s expertise in rugged vehicle-mounted computers and tablets spans an array of customers and industries. The ever-present demand to increase profits creates competitive business strategies where every bit of efficiency is vital. The speed at which data is captured and transmitted plays an important role in a business's operations, and using purpose-built computers and tablets is an easy way to gain that edge. The ability to get a local or wide area networked device into the hands of personnel in the field makes workers more efficient and more accurate. Entering freight data onboard a forklift in an LTL operation can include door locations, weighing, and OS&D information. In this way, customer freight information is always up to date and available; reweighs are entered into the system to ensure proper charges, and damaged goods are noted in a timely manner. Rugged laptops and tablet computers for public safety, commonly referred to as MDTs (Mobile Data Terminals), allow for quick and accurate entering of license and personal data into the crime database, rapid return of pertinent history and outstanding warrants, and ultimately, better officer safety. Industrial tablet computers also keep officers in the field by using a mobile devices to record scenes, take photos, and write reports without having to return to the station. Winmate FM series is a rugged vehicle-mount computer designed to operate in harsh real-world conditions where it is often wet and dirty and extremes of temperature, shock and vibration are standard environmental challenges. In these environments, no desktop nor consumer device will survive for long. The Winmate VMC is a 5th-generation design based on 20+ years of vehicle computing knowledge and experiences onboard forklifts, pallet trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, cranes, and more. It comes in two models: Winmate FM series has a virtually unbreakable PCAP display Winmate FM series is purpose-built for cold temps and gloved use The Winmate FM series has an internal 12-48 VDC power converter allowing it to connect directly to any vehicle power system without the need for an external inverter. The Winmate VMC is tested to conquer extreme environments by being designed and tested specifically for them. Environmental testing, a projected capacitive touchscreen interface, sunlight-readable display, ample wireless options including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a host of rugged accessories will meet your extreme-condition data collection needs. Ask a technical salesperson for a demo or to walk you through the process of finding the best product for your application. What Is the IK Rating on Vehicle Mount Terminal? The rugged computing sector, particularly vehicle mount terminals, is distinct from the traditional computer industry. Rugged computer markets are concerned with addressing particular needs and specifications. Waterproofing, severe temperatures, drops, a dirty and unsteady work environment, and so on are all factors to consider. Our last article explored ruggedness criteria and IP rating protection in depth. This article will look into another toughness criterion, the impact resistance standard or IK ratings. What Is the Difference Between IP and IK Standards? IP standards describe how well objects are protected from solid objects and liquids. The first number denotes protection against solid objects, while the second number is for protection against liquids. As for IK standards, they are used to specify how items are protected against mechanical impacts. What Is IK Protection Rating? IK ratings, which are expressed as IK and a number ranging from 00 to 10, show the degree of protection provided by the electrical enclosures against external mechanical impacts. IK Ratings (or impact protection ratings) are now the international standard for an enclosure surrounding electrical equipment. They were first defined in 1995 by the European standard BS EN 50102 and then revised in 1997 by IEC 60068-2-75. This was followed up in 2002 with the European standard EN62262, equivalent to the international standard IEC 62262(2002). Before the standardization of IK ratings, a third numeral was occasionally added to the ingress protection rating (IP rating), such as IP66(9). This nonstandard use was one of the key issues that prompted the development of a standard. This standard went into effect in 1995, and any measures that conflicted with it had to be withdrawn by 1997. The size, style, dimensions, material, and types of the hammer (object) designed to produce the energy levels required are all depicted in an IK Rating. As well as atmospheric conditions, several impacts are to be made (based on enclosure size), and the computer enclosures should be mounted for the tests. Where Is IK Rated Vehicle Mount Terminal Used? High IK Rated computers are used in areas where devices are likely exposed to damage or high impact. Such as vehicle mount terminals and rugged computers commonly used in industrial, manufacturing factories, warehouses, public access areas, etc. Why Is IK Rated Vehicle Mount Terminal Important? IK Rated vehicle mount terminal is vital since it may be installed on a forklift, heavy-duty truck, etc., and travel through uneven roads, speed bumps, and strong machinery vibration. If a device fails, it may cease to function or possibly total device failure. The damage leads to additional repair or replacement costs and a potential work interruption due to unavailable data access on the field. Winmate vehicle mount terminals, such as the FM12E Windows forklift computer and the FM10Q Android-based vehicle computer, are built to withstand harsh weather and vibration. They offer improved protection, including an IP certification against dust and water, compliance with the US military's MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration standard, and the IK07 rating against impact. warehouses, public access areas, etc. Impact Protection IK Ratings specifies the capacity of an enclosure to protect its contents from external impacts: IK00 - No Protection. IK01 - Protected against 0.14 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.25kg mass dropped from 56mm above the impacted surface). IK02 - Protected against 0.2 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.25kg mass dropped from 80mm above the impacted surface). IK03 - Protected against 0.35 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.2kg mass dropped from 140mm above the impacted surface). IK04 - Protected against 0.5 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.25kg mass dropped from 200mm above the impacted surface). IK05 - Protected against 0.7 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.25kg mass dropped from 280mm above the impacted surface). IK06 - Protected against 1 joule of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.25kg mass dropped from 400mm above the impacted surface). IK07 - Protected against 2 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 0.5kg mass dropped from 400mm above the impacted surface). IK08 - Protected against 5 joules of impact equivalent to the impact of a 1.7kg mass dropped from 300mm above the impacted surface). IK09 - Protected against 10 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 5kg mass dropped from 200mm above the impacted surface). IK10 - Protected against 20 joules of impact (the equivalent to the impact of a 5kg mass dropped from 400mm above the impacted surface). Learn more about how vehicle mount terminal benefits your industry at www.winmate.com How industrial computers offer reliable computing under extreme operating temperatures Just like how oxygen is essential to life, computers are vital for offices and industries. However, the environment of an office and a factory poses different challenges for these computer manufacturers. Not all tasks in manufacturing and industries happen in a temperature-controlled environment and with optimum humidity. They occur in severe heat, cold, humidity, or extreme dust contamination. But the need for computers is growing, especially for industrial automation and mobility devices across all industries. As a result, industrial solutions providers like Winmate specifically design tablets and all-in-one PCs to deal with these unique industrial challenges. Hot Environment Ideally, most computers are certified to operate up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, or 60 degrees Celsius, but these are internal temperatures and not room temperatures. Also, extended usage at these temperatures will cause damage over time. When operating in a hot climate or manufacturing line, the computers can easily exceed the internal temperature limits leading to component failure. Heat also decreases the effectiveness of the battery, a problem for mobile handheld devices. Even mild overheating will slow down the processor forcing the computer to shut down frequently to protect itself. Heat is the key reason why most consumer-grade computers used in industrial capacities do not last long. That’s where an industrial-grade computer or a rugged tablet has an enormous advantage over consumer-grade PCs. Industrial computers are often designed Fanless and built from highly durable components that handle heat effectively and dissipate it. Low-power components of industrial computers prevent overheating and are less likely to achieve high temperatures in the first place. Cold Environment In general, cold is beneficial for a computer as they help prevent the overheating issues we mentioned earlier. But a computer operating in very cold temperatures can also cause problems. Cold temperatures create more condensation inside the computer, resulting in short-circuiting and corrosion over time. Condensation on the screen and the scanners makes them unusable. Cold circuits also expand and deform as a result of sudden heat and electricity when energized. Physical hard disk runs slower under cold resulting in poor read and write performance for data storage. Batteries of mobile devices can’t release their energies when temperatures drop below certain levels making them less reliable. An industrial computer can now run at much lower temperatures thanks to durable materials that do not deform due to sudden temperature variations. A sealed enclosure and integrated heaters inside prevent condensation - preventing corrosion. Industrial computers often come with SSD hard drives with non-mechanical parts providing immunity against the adverse effects on data storage. Low impedance lithium-ion batteries used in Industrial mobile devices release energy even in low temperatures. Conclusion Regardless of extreme weather and factory temperatures, consumer-grade computers do not last very long for industrial applications. Computers exposed to heat and computers used in cold climates have their unique challenges. It is essential to pick a product that meets your temperature conditions. Also, it is wise to choose a manufacturer such as Winmate, experienced in making appliances for both extremes. However, extreme temperatures should not be the reason a plant needs to shut down. The Winmate FM10 is designed for applications that primarily use touch input on a large display, but also benefit from a number of readily readily accessible programmable function keys. The FM08 and FM10 actually share the system and docking modules, which means that the choice comes down to keypads and smaller 8-inch screen or larger 10.4-inch screen with just function keys. The Winmate FM Series — modular flexibility The picture to the right shows the modular approach Winmate took with their FM models. The actual panel computer consists of a front half with the display, a back half with the system board and related circuitry, and then a vehicle dock with extensive and very customizable I/O. The two halves of the panel from a whole and are screwed together. The resulting Panel PC can then be inserted and removed from the dock at any time. In fact, the panel PC can even be used as a panel because it has a fairly powerful internal battery. The picture below shows the FM10 from the front and all four sides. There's an ample bezel around the panel's 10.4-inch display that not only allows for significant structural strength, but also five hardware push buttons that make for the equivalent of 10 programmable function keys. The 10.8 x 8.4 inch footprint is compact enough to allow mounting almost anywhere, and despite its very solid construction, the FM10 is just 1.37 inches thick. The sides of the FM10 are almost completely unadorned. The indents on the top and bottom are for secure parking in the dock, plastic covers on the left and right rear contain internal radio antennae (which are, however, outside of the panel's magnesium alloy housing, there's no fan because none is needed, and the only I/O in the panel itself — a USB 3.0 port, a SIM slot and an microSD card slot) is located beneath a removable protective cover on the right side. What markets is Winmate trying to reach with their FM Series, and what differentiates the product line? In essence, FM models are for customers who need vehicle-mount computers that are tougher than tablets, offer more I/O than most tablets, can easily be integrated into vehicle power and systems, and also provide superior wireless communication and navigation reception via pass-throughs to vehicle-mount antennae. Add to that the choice of either a large touch screen with function buttons (the FM10) or a smaller touch screen with full integrated physical keyboard (the FM08), with both having the same exact system module that fits into the same exact vehicle dock. Meticulous design and construction From the front, the Winmate FM10 looks almost like a consumer tablet, so when you pick it up you're surprised how solid and heavy it is. Its comparative heft, however, is a feature and not a flaw. While consumer tablets cannot be thin and light enough these days, in an industrial-grade vehicle-mount computer it's toughness and reliability that matter, and the ability to hold up for endless miles of potholes and vibration. As stated earlier, the Winmate FM Series uses a modular system approach. Even though the panel itself looks like a thick tablet computer, it really consists of a self-contained front part and a self-contained back part. There are no wires between the two and each half has its separate inside plastic cover that protects the guts of its side. All communication between the two halves is via a single fixed-mount edge connector. Getting the two halves apart and all opened up isn't difficult but you may get a sore wrist doing so. There are no fewer than 40 small Philips head screws to be undone to get the sides apart and the two protective covers off. Winmate claims IP65 sealing for the FM10, which is far more than perfunctory protection against an occasional spilled drink. As a result, the FM10 sports a very well designed tongue and groove design with a replaceable rubber pressure seal inside the groove. As for materials, the two halves are magnesium alloy, the two interior covers PC+ABD polymer plastics. The front half of the system is what makes the FM10 different from the FM08; the rear of this modular design is identical. The front is as neat and clean as the rear, and taken up mostly of the unit's display, encased in a plastic/metal enclosure that provides stability, protection and shielding. Below you can see the inside of the Winmate FM10: The motherboard measures about 8-1/4 x 4-1/8 inches and is completely accessible once the protective PC+ABS cover is off. Next to the motherboard is the FM10's internal battery. It's a 7.6 Volt, 3,800mAH hour (28.9 watt-hour) Li-Ion pack that's replaceable, but not externally accessible. Since most FM10s will be using vehicle power, Winmate calls this battery a UPS whose job it is to guard against vehicular power fluctuations or loss. 29 watt-hour, however, mean that this is more than just an emergency bridge battery; the panel ought to run a good while on a fully charged UPS battery. Visible and easily replaceable are the panel's M.2 Transcend TS128GMTS400 solid state disk with a speedy SATA III 6Gb/s interface. Had anyone told me 20 years ago that there'd someday be quite affordable 128GB drives barely larger than a postage stamp, I definitely wouldn't have believed it. Next to it sits an M.2 2230 Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7265 WiFi module that combines fast 802.11ac with dual-mode Bluetooth 4.0 WiFi module. On the other side of the Transcend SSD is an empty full-size mini-PCIe slot that looks comparatively large combined to the other two. Miniaturization never stops in electronics. On the other end of the motherboard is the unit's sole RAM slot, populated in our tester by a Transcend 8GB DDR3L 1600 RAM module. As long as we're talking size, it's interesting that memory modules haven't shrunken further in the last few years. One thing that's interesting (to tech geeks anyway) is that while virtually every electronic circuit board I've ever seen is laid in a strict orthogonal grid like a city plan, the FM10's board has a colony of tiny components that are oriented at a 45-degree angle, as if it were an old town the city planners then built around. Another interesting aspect of the board is the dearth of edge-mount I/O — just a single USB 3.0 port and the SIM and microSD card slots — because almost all I/O is via the system's elaborate dock. Antenna ports, however, are present in abundance. No fewer than 12 little ports allow connection between radio modules and internal and external antennae. Also of note is Winmate's dedication to making sure no connectors are vibrating loose on the job — small dollops of white silicon glue see to that. Finally, above, some details. From left to right, the interesting board layout with its 45-degree angles, the tongue-and-groove sealing design, and the single connector that communicates between the front and back halves of the FM10. Performance: one size fits most With general purpose PCs you can never have enough performance, and certainly never too much. It's not the same for industrial PCs that generally run a small number of well-defined applications, and often just one. If that's the case, then it makes absolutely no sense to incur the expense of a high-performance processor and the extra complexity such a processor generally mandates (like fans, heat pipes, heat spreaders, etc). One could argue, of course, that while the workload of an industrial system is more predictable, different customers may still have very different performance requirements. That's why some of Winmate's competition in vehicle-mount computers offers multiple processor choices, sometimes with a substantial performance range. Winmate chose a different approach, betting on a one (processor) size fits all. As a result, the current Winmate FM line is based on one of Intel's most popular workhorse "Bay Trail" CPUs, the quad-core Atom E3845. This is the top-of-the-line of the E3800 product family that Intel described as "the first system-on-chip (SoC) designed for intelligent systems, delivering outstanding compute, graphical, and media performance while operating in an extended range of thermal conditions." The quad-core E3845 has proven an attractive choice in many industrial and vertical market devices because it offers great value for the money. The graphics cores integrated into Bay Trail systems are of the same HD 4000 architecture and variety as those used in Intel's 3rd generation Core processors, yet the E3845 costs less than 1/5th of a typical low-voltage 6th generation dual-core Core i5 processor used in mobile systems. To provide an idea where the Winmate FM10 stands in terms of overall computing performance, we ran our two standard performance benchmark suites on our evaluation unit. Passmark Software's PerformanceTest 6.1 runs about 30 tests covering CPU, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, memory, and disk and then computes scores for each category and an overall PassMark score. As a cross check, we also always use the CrystalMark benchmark suite that tests various subsystems and then provides an overall score. For comparison's sake, we included the benchmark data from Winmate's own high-end ultra-rugged M133W tablet equipped with a fast Core processor, one of Advantech's industrial PCs often used in vehicular deployments and equipped with a low-end E3800 Series chip, the performance version of JLT Mobile's VERSO+ 10 panel (which also comes in a version with a low-end Atom chip), and RuggON's VM521 vehicle-mount that uses the same E3845 as the FM10.