PDT 6800 Portable Data Terminal

Portable and Rugged Terminals for Scan-Intensive Applications

The PDT 6800 Series are rugged, lightweight portable data terminals combining mobile computing and optional wireless communications with comfortable, well-balanced "forward-scanning" ergonomics. Designed for harsh environments, the PDT 6800 is excellent for industrial markets such as transportation and distribution, yet small enough for scan-intensive applications in retail, such as inventory management and replenishment, price management and receiving.

Carrying on the legacy of Symbol's popular Laser Data and Laser Radio Terminals, this single-handed productivity tool offers a spacious 35- or 46-key alphanumeric keypad, internally mounted radio antenna, and your choice of standard, long-range or high-visibility scanning options.

Communications options include both Spectrum24® or Spectrum One® wireless LAN
connectivity for real-time high-performance data transfer. Or, choose batch communications with an extended memory option for onsite processing and quick uploading/downloading to your PC. Additionally, the PDT 6800 was specifically designed to make full use of existing LRT/LDT cradles and peripherals, providing a total system solution without the added cost of changing the accessories.

Flexible Computing Where You Need It

The PDT 6800 incorporates a convenient and powerful DOS-based industry standard architecture that allows for efficient programming and development of demanding interactive, information-intensive applications. Whether your application calls for inventory counts, shelf price audits, receiving, stock transfers, markdowns or purchasing, the large 16-line backlit display provides greater data content and readability. Easily connect a portable printer and you can generate new bar codes for price markdowns or shelf label changes-right on the sales floor!

This tough terminal also has a ruggedized housing to withstand multiple 4 ft/1.2 m drops to concrete-across its entire operating temperature range-and is environmentally sealed against severe weather conditions, including dust and rain. Add in Spectrum24® wireless LAN connectivity with a high-visibility scanner and you have a durable decision support tool for real-time data management that reads bar codes accurately in full sunlight outdoors or in high intensity artificial light indoors. Includes a large capacity battery, making the PDT 6800 Series ideal for increased productivity in warehouses, distribution centers and trucking operations.

Symbol is the worldwide leader in bar code-driven data management systems with more than 30,000 wireless network installations and over 6 million scanners and terminals in use.

Summary of Features

PDT 6800 Laser Data Terminal Series Specification Highlights

Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Dimensions:	7.0" H x 3.5" W x 8.8" L/178 mm H x 89 mm W x 224 mm L
Weight: Batch:	24 oz./672 gm with NiCAD battery
Wireless:	24 oz./728 gm with NiCAD battery
Operating Temperature:	-13° to 122° F/-25° to 50° C (Industrial version)
Storage Temperature:	-13° to 140° F/-25° to 60° C
Humidity:	95% relative humidity, noncondensing
Drop Spec:	Multiple 4 ft/1.2 m drop to concrete
Environmental Sealing:	IP54 (Industrial version)
ESD:	15KV electrostatic discharge to all surfaces without loss of data
Keyboard, Standard:	35 or 46 large, hard, alphanumeric keys
Keyboard, IBM:	46 key, IBM 5250 or 3270 keypads and overlays
Display:	16-line by 21-character FSTN LCD, back light, reverse video, double-high and double-wide characters
Power:	Removable, rechargeable 780 mAh NiCad pack
Computer
CPU:	80C88 type @ 8 Mhz
Operating System:	DR-DOS
ROM:	128 KB EPROM (DOS, BIOS, Terminal Diagnostics)
RAM:	640 KB Standard (up to 6.1 MB for batch option)
Non-Volatile Memory:	256 KB Standard (up to 1.2 MB for wireless option)
Application Development:	Symbol Series 3000 Applications Development Kit
Peripherals & Accessories
Cradles:	Single slot and four-slot cradles available
Printers:	Supports extensive line of Symbol-approved printers, cables and accessories
4-Slot Battery Charger:	Recharges multiple batteries
Battery Adapter:	Used with Universal Battery Charger
Wireless Communications
Network:	Spectrum One®	Spectrum 24®
Spreading Technique:	Direct Sequence	Frequency hopping
Data Rate:	60.6 Kbps	1Mbps
Antenna:	Internal	Internal
Range:	Open space: 1500 ft/454 m	Open space: up to 1000 ft/303 m
	Typical:500 ft/151 m	Typical: 180 ft to 250 ft/54.5 to 76 m
Compliance:	FCC part 15 in U.S. only	FCC part 15 in U.S. only, ETSI 300.328 in Europe, RCD STD-33 in Japan
Ethernet Compatibility:	Via Network Control Unit	DIX Ethernet
Output Power:	250 mW	500 mW U.S.; 100 mW international
Frequency Range:	902 to 928 MHz	Country dependent, typically 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
Radio Channel Access Method:	CSMA/CA	CSMA/CA

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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