Boston 8500 - Mobile Computer Rugged by Design

The new Boston 8500 Series is the latest generation in Belgravium technology. Compact, sleek and lightweight, this multimodal handheld computer facilitates superior data collection, from scanning to voice to RFID.

Capable of surviving repeated 1.5m drops to concrete, the inclusion of high impact pneumatic rubber bumpers ensure that the Boston is not only fit for purpose but the strongest mobile computer on the market.

Our confidence in its strength is no small claim, all Boston’s come complete with an inclusive 3 year warranty completely eliminating returning courier costs and significantly reducing the total cost of ownership.

Product Overview

Voice Activated
As a true multi-modal terminal, the Boston can be configured to operate as a voice recognition terminal. An operative can receive instruction and enter data purely via voice command. Alternatively the terminal can be combined with manual entry and bar code / RFID scanning.

RFID Label Scanning
The Boston can read Low Frequency ( 125KHz ) and High Frequency ( 13.56MHz ) tags and labels. RFID scanning can be combined with bar code reading within the same unit and with no requirement for an additional external reader.

Multi-Radio Options
The Boston comes equipped with three radio variants ; Bluetooth – for near range connection to peripheral devices, such as mobile printers.
Wi-Fi for Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity e.g. within the confines of a warehouse or other fixed location.
GPRS for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity e.g. for data transfer between field workers and a central office location.

Barcode Scanning
The Boston is available with a range of scanning options including standard range, long range and extra long range. The unit will read both 1D and 2D codes. Barcode scanning can be combined with RFID tag reading within the same unit and with no requirement for an additional external reader.

In Vehicle Satellite Navigation
The Boston is ideally suited as an in-vehicle terminal, when combined with an optional cradle. The unit can run standard GPS navigation software. This means that vehicle location can be combined with operational activities, such as proof-of-delivery signature capture or routing-scheduling, without the need for a separate navigation device.

Camera / Signature Capture
The Boston is equipped with a high resolution colour camera, making it ideal for recording acceptance of deliveries, logging of the condition of delivered goods, parking enforcement etc. A further element of ‘proof’ can be introduced via the use of the Boston’s signature capture facility.

For organisations considering the deployment and management of wireless mobility solutions for mission-critical elements of their business operations, Belgravium’s RTA software package is an essential system component.

The Belgravium RTA mobility management software enables operational and IT personnel to reduce the complexity and ease the management of their mobile devices and associated network components.

A typical mobile data capture deployment communicates via a choice of wireless connections such as site-wide Wi-Fi or global GPRS communications. Deployments utilising this form of wireless communications can benefit massively from centralised management of the system, particularly if limited technical resource is available on site or in remote locations. This ability to monitor an individual device or operator’s performance can facilitate instant on-line training and fault finding.

Installed on a standard PC, either on site, or remotely in an IT department the system allows you to upgrade individual mobile device software. Devices can be upgraded to the latest release of operating system, as well as downloading application software patches and version upgrades.

Remote Control
Where instantaneous technical support from Belgravium is required, the RTA system allows immediate dial-in by any member of the Belgravium support team. This eliminates any delays caused by journey time and also gives a clear ‘real-time’ picture of the system in operation for the engineer.

The PC system can provide a mirror image of the mobile device. The screen display of the remote mobile device appears on the central office PC screen, enabling complete visibility of the device at any point during the operation. This can assist with training issues and speeds up fault analysis.

Event Logging
By default the Belgravium mobile device is continuously logging key system ‘events’. By utilising the RTA software, the wireless system administrator (or Belgravium engineer) can request a log from the device at any time. The log may be viewed in Microsoft ‘Excel’ or similar.

Examples of this logging data include; battery performance, wireless performance (Wi-Fi or GPRS), operator input errors and usage time.

App-Lock Software

This is a piece of software which allows you to block access to Windows CE set up menu's etc. It effectively stops the operators adjusting settings such as ‘IP addresses’ that can disrupt the smooth running of an operation. It keeps everything simple. The operator is presented with an initial screen that gives him options of what application or system he / she wants to connect to and nothing more. To access set up configurations requires a password being entered.

Tough on the Outside. Tough on the Inside.
Designed to withstand rigorous use in extreme environments, the Boston’s unique magnesium alloy chassis provides excellent torsional strength in conjunction with a high impact, high strength zinc alloy casing. Capable of surviving repeated drops to polished concrete, the inclusion of high impact pneumatic rubber bumpers ensure that the Boston is not only fit for purpose but the strongest mobile computer on the market.

Fleet Management
With a fully integrated GPS, users gain even greater fleet control and visibility with the ability for remote setups, diagnostics, and to track vehicles in real time to a fraction of a kilometre.

Warehousing
Facilitating superior data capture the Boston is available with a range of laser scanners and imagers to suit any scanning requirement.

Proof of Delivery
With a fully integrated camera with signature capture capabilities users can gain full traceability of their delivery operations. In addition, the camera adds extra functionality with the ability to record damaged stock.

Supply Chain/Field Service
Selection from either WiFi, Bluetooth or GPRS radio enables users to stay connected wherever they are and whatever task they are performing. The Boston is ideal for mobile applications and operations.

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