Juniper Allegro CE - Total Survey Systems
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1. or Site Pro S p TA StarPal HGIS GPS mapping software from tar fra StarPal Inc enables the Allegro to perform GPS scouting crop and weed mapping soil sampling eround truthing spatial data collection and automatic logging of geophysical instruments optional HGIS maps are compatible with ArcView MapInfo and most desktop GIS software SOKKIA s SDR Survey software runs with Survey RTK GPS receivers and Total Stations alike Connect to Radian or GSR GPS receivers for cm accuracy Or use the GSR2650 for 0 2 meters positioning Designed for Your Rugged Field Data Collection Application Enter Field Notes Electronically Enter your field observations directly into the Allegro Use your existing DOS data collection program or create one to run in Windows CE You can design a spreadsheet to run in Windows CE using PTab DOS applications can be created using DataPlus Professional or EASYDC i Shyri Clawson is shown T observing his wheat research plots Shyrl is a Research Associate in the Plant Science Department Utah State University Logan Utah Photo used with permission of wy USU Media Mi Relations Field Data Collection Applications Agriculture HarvestMaster specializes in data collection tools for the agricultural market Allegro applications include Field Note Taking for Replicated Plot Experiments Mobile Computing for Yield Monitoring and Mapping Electronic ID Ta2. Notes Plus and LandMark GPS are recognized trademarks of HarvestMaster Inc Windows CE MS DOS CE Services ActiveSync Explorer Pocket Word Inbox Excel and Pocket Internet Explorer are trademarks of Microsoft Corp PTab is a trademark of Z4Soft ArcPad is a trademark of ESRI TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited Portions 2000 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved Farm Site Mate is a trademark of Farm Works Software StarPal is a trademark of StarPal Inc DataPlus is a trademark of Electronic Data Solutions EASYDC is a trademark of R White Woods Inc MilkHand and Dairy Master are trademarks of Smart Softwares Cyber Pig PC is a trade mark of Technology Exchange Inc TvvoDog is a trademark of Foresters Inc Customer Input Guides the Design Process During the envisioning process for the Allegro Field PC key customers were selected to provide insights on their needs for a rugged hand held computer for the 21 century These customers and our product development team shared information about technical trends applications required features and price constraints throughout the product definition process An engineering team with long term knowledge and experience in the design and manufacture of rugged field computers was assembled The following critical success factors were defined and used as maxims throughout the Allegro development process 1 Lightwei
3. on COM 1 Si F to power bar code wands and other sensors the port v There are two IrDA communication ports one on top of the unit and one on the bottom The bottom has docking pins to connect to a docking cradle Large Display With Touchscreen v The new display is 1 4 VGA with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels The active viewing area is 3 3 wide x 2 5 high 4 1 diagonal 18 larger than comparable units Display upgrades from our previous display models are available v An adjustable backlight provides visibility in low light conditions Y Adisplay heater allows operation in cold temperatures v Four different font sizes are available in DOS allowing you to select the size that best fits the application v The display touchscreen is used to interface with programs in Windows CE An onboard stylus snaps into a holding bay built into the top of the case A full size pen type stylus is also provided Advanced Power Features v Astandard rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack NiMH is included This pack is readily available v During a typical application you can work 10 to 16 hours between charges It is possible to work as long as 30 hours Y A holder for three AA alkaline cells is optional Y An intelligent charging circuit allows you to properly charge the NiMH batteries without over charging them v Adedicated standard external DC or power input jack is located on the top of the Allegro v A
4. E py our Data pi Allecjro CEDOS Field PC Windows CE and MSDOS in a Rugged Waterproof Field PC We are pleased to introduce the Allegro CE DOS Field PC a tool for today that meets the demands of the future The Allegro Field PC defines a new Windows CE product that is built TE ey ys for long term field use in harsh conditions semi ea 3 T T T REP SPECS Sie COD HT PSS ba aa APO 251 TJ j l a4 SY as Both Windows CE and DOS for Versatility An outstanding feature of the Allegro CE DOS is its ability to run both Windows CE 3 0 and MS DOS 6 22 operating systems This capability allows you to run all of your existing DOS applications while you develop new applications to run in Windows CE With its 100 MHz 486 processor the Allegro speeds through any Windows CE or DOS application with ease Po hb ee pa Rugged Field Ergonomic Case Design Don t let the attractive design fool you The Allegro is built to withstand the harshest field environments Keeping the user in mind we made it lightweight comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver while working in less than ideal conditions The ergonomic shape and smooth edges make it easy to hold maximizing comfort and usability in the field The polycarbonate ABS material is rugged shock resistant and chemical resistant During testing the Allegro was dropped on each corner and face from five feet onto a hard surface Gaskets com
5. Email InBox Pocket Internet Explorer and Pocket Word DOS Utilities Desktop PC Lynx File Transfer Utility Allegro Utilities FileScout DOS File Manager Text Editor Terminal Program Physical Specifications Size 10 high x 5 25 wide at display x 3 1 wide at narrowest point x 1 5 deep 256 mm x 133 mm x 79 mm x 38 mm Weight 1 78 lbs or 28 oz 807 grams Operating Temperature 22 to 130 F 30 to 54 C Storage Temperature 30 to 140 F 35 to 60 C Waterproof Passes MIL 810E 512 3 and IP67 leak immersion tests To pass these tests the Allegro is submerged under 2 meters of water for 2 hours Shockproof Passes MIL 810E 512 4 shock drop test To pass this test the Allegro is dropped on each face and corner from 5 feet onto 2 inches of plywood backed by concrete Communication Ports Two 9 pin D RS 232 ports up to 115 Kbaud 5 V power at 250 mA for external devices on COMI Two IrDA ports run under Windows CE only for wireless communication located on the top and bottom of the case Display Large LCD has an EL backlight with adjustable brightness capability for visibility in low lighting conditions Padding around the display protects against impact Display heater for operation in cold environments Active viewing area 3 3 wide x 2 5 high 4 1 diagonal 18 larger than comparable units CGA graphics in DOS mode 1 4 VGA resolution is 320 wide x 240 pixels Touch
6. HarvestMaster Yield Monitor installed on a tomato harvester Photo courtesy of Sano Farms in Firebaugh CA Fisheries and Wildlife Management Resource Assess ment Goede Fish Health Assessment Stream Survey Creel and Animal Census Habitat Classification Water Quality Monitoring Hunting Check Stations Environmental Consulting Wetland Delineation Land Mapping Hydrology Studies Wildlife and Restoration Ecology GPS GIS Options For GPS data collection and mobile GIS the Allegro runs LandMark GPS ArcPad IMap software StarPal and Farm Site Mate software details inside Pick Your Application The Allegro Field PC is the ideal all weather mobile computing tool for a diverse variety of applications U S Military Pipeline Safety Monitoring Plant Maintenance Insurance Claims Adjustment Meter Reading for Gas and Electric Utilities Warehousing and Inventory Geophysics Geology and Mining Plus Many Others Don Burge Paleontologist examines a fossil found on the San Rafael Dessert in Eastern Utah Don is the Director of the CEU Prehistoric Museum Price Utah Allegro Field PC Technical Specifications Processor 486 AMD processor AMD SC 400 100 MHz Operating Systems Windows CE 3 0 and MS DOS 6 22 Programs for Allegro and PC Windows CE Desktop PC CE Services Allegro Suite PTab Spreadsheet Calculator Terminal Program and Microsoft Windows Explorer
7. Package You receive everything you need with the Allegro to begin collecting data in the field Allegro Field Computer Windows CE Software Suite DOS Utility Programs NiMH Battery Pack Universal AC Adapter Communication Cable Mini and Full Size Stylus Hand and Shoulder Straps User s Manual Optional accessories and software packages are also available For More Information For more information about the Allegro CE the Allegro CE DOS and our complete line of field data collection products please contact our sales department or our representative in your area Demonstration units are available Juniper Systems Inc _a campve Scientic Company 1740 N Research Park Way Logan UT 84341 1977 USA Telephone 435 753 1881 Fax 435 753 1896 Email js junipersys com Web Sites www junipersys com www harvestmaster com Our Representative in Your Area Juniper Systems Provides Rugged Field Computers Mobile GIS and GPS and HarvestMaster Brand Data Collection Tools for Agriculture
8. g Readout and Database DHIA Data Logging Crop Insurance Adjusting and Sales e f ae jie Ag GIS Field Data Collection S I include Field Notes Soil Survey Data Collection Plus MilkHand Greenhouse Notes Dairy Master ana Seed and Fertilizer Sales Cyber Pig PC Agronomy and Pest Field Scouting Natural Resources Our Juniper Systems Division pro vides field computing solutions for natural resource applications These applications include Forest Management Forest Inventory Timber Cruising Regeneration Surveys Street Tree Inventory For Forestry the USDA FS National Cruise Program National Scale Program NED SIPS Forest Inventory Program and TwoDog Forest Inventory Program run on the Allegro Forest Products Log Scaling Log Buying Lumber Grading Log Yard Inventory Nursery Inventory Rangeland Monitoring Range Analysis Inventory Range Classifi cation Vegetative and Trend Studies Collect Data From Sensors and Instruments For automatic data collection integrate the Allegro with sensors and instruments including laser rangefinders GPS receivers electronic scales and bar code scanners George White connects a laser rangefinder to an Allegro to automatically record tree height George works for R White Woods Inc B C Canada gi t Photo courtesy of Sean White Photography The Allegro stores yield position weight and time information received from a
9. ght and easy to hold in either hand 2 Well designed key placement and feel 3 Large display size and visibility in all lighting conditions with multiple font sizes in DOS 4 Rugged waterproof and reliable for use in very harsh outdoor conditions 5 Batteries available off the shelf that provide long term life for a full 10 hour day in the field 6 Dual operating system with full compatibility with Windows CE and MS DOS We are proud to say that our development team was able to meet all of the Allegro maxims Early in the development process Ron Nail a log scaler for Plum Creek Timber Company Columbia Falls Montana discusses the features he would like to see in a new rugged field computer with our engineers Ron has used our Field Computer for several years Log Scalers really test the ruggedness of a Field Computer often working in temperature extremes and wet muddy field conditions During one shift they can press the keys as often as 30 000 times The Allegro is designed to handle this type of application Our Commitment to Customer Service Our customers are important to us When you call with a question or a problem you talk directly to one of our skilled Service Technicians or Sales Representatives No getting the run around or incomplete answers No impersonal phone machines No unreturned phone calls We take care of you personally Customer references are available upon request Allegro Field PC
10. is available Power Rechargeable NiMH quick change battery pack replacements are readily available NiMH batteries last 10 to 16 hours between charges during typical use actual battery life can be longer or shorter depend ing on the application backlight and heater usage and power management Alkaline battery holder uses 3 AA alkaline cells optional Battery charge status LED indicators low battery warning Resume mode allows you to resume where you left off when you turn the Allegro on Adjustable performance power management Power manager automatically switches unit into low power mode for optimum efficiency Separate power input connector for charging and direct power Rapid internal smart charging in 3 hours Sound Produces basic computer sounds and plays WAV files Volume can be controlled when playing WAV files Sound Blaster Pro compatible Clock Internal battery backed real time clock 3 minutes per month accuracy Certifications CE Mark approval FCC Class A Expandability Custom expansion pods allow you to integrate additional components the pods replace the PC card door and are sealed contact us about availability Original copyright September 2001 HarvestMaster Updated 2 10 03 All rights reserved Printed in the U S A Specifications and features are subject to change without notice HarvestMaster Juniper Systems the company logos Allegro Field PC Field PC Field
11. om Electronic Data Solutions Applications are set up in Windows on a PC then transmitted to the Allegro Y EASYDC from R White Woods Inc is a do it yourself application generator which combines features of a spreadsheet database and text editor in one program GPS GIS Options The Allegro runs the programs listed below for GPS data collection and mobile GIS applications LandMark GPS runs in MS DOS The remaining programs run in Windows CE Our LandMark GPS provides sub meter real time differentially corrected GPS data for mapping IS distance and area determination and navigation GPS data can be exported for use with a GIS ESRI s ArcPad isa mobile GIS technology ArcPad l provides database access mapping GIS and GPS O integration to users out in the field via handheld and ii mobile devices We are business partners with ESRI ArcPad SOKKIN s IMap software is the ideal GIS data collection and data maintenance tool for utility urban and natural resource databases The software inte grates seamlessly with industry standard GIS systems arange of GPS receivers and the Spectrum Survey processing software Farm Site Mate from Farm Works Software provides site specific mapping and scouting in EARM the field It allows you to easily create maps of field boundaries weed areas tile lines spray paths and soil sample locations These maps may then be added to your permanent records in Farm Site
12. pletely seal the case from water and dust The Allegro can be submerged it even floats The Allegro weighs less than two pounds The weight distribution is carefully balanced No tools are required to access the batteries and PC card Superior Keyboard Layout Special keys assist with the operation of Windows CE The touchscreen toggle key allows you to suspend the screen and clean it without inadvertently making selections Large numeric keys are located in the center of the key board for easy access Convenient Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap There are four metal cleats one on each corner of the Allegro case Each cleat has two metal rings that are used to attach the hand strap and shoulder strap onto the Allegro The straps can be attached in multiple Two special coatings prevent the key labels from rubbing off after extended use With the use of the E aa blue and gold shift A g keys twelve functions i configurations keys are available The keyboard bezel protects the keys from tearing It can LED Indicators Keep You Informed be removed allowing you to clean the keyboard The LED indicators provide you with information about the battery charge status external power charging status solid state disk access and PC card access Multiple Communication Options v There are two standard RS 232 communication ports on the top of the Allegro case pW ia i nn i E v Additional power is provided
13. screen for operating Windows CE onboard mini stylus and a full size stylus Touchscreen Disable key for cleaning In DOS text mode four font sizes are user selectable with a hot key 25 lines by 40 characters 16 x 40 16 x 32 or 12 x 20 Full screen in memory DOS text mode 25 lines x 80 characters Keyboard Large keys for use with gloved hands 12 Function keys located directly under the display convenient for use in applications as soft keys Special keys Windows Start Task Manager Touch Screen Disable DOS Break Reset large round rocking arrow button Numeric keys are large and centrally located Forward and backward tab keys unshifted All printable ASCII characters are on the keyboard extended characters are accessible through ALT key sequences Key labels are coated with special finishes that prevent them from rubbing off Keys have a snappy tactile feel Case Design Field ergonomic shape with balanced weight distribution Rugged 100 sealed against water and dust Designed for one handed operation Rings on all 4 corners of the case for straps Adjustable hand and shoulder straps Memory Storage 16 or 32 M low power RAM 24 or 32 M non volatile solid state disk storage data are secure without battery backup PC Card Slot User accessible without special tools Accepts Type I or II 3V 5V PC cards Compatible with ATA Flash SRAM and I O cards Compact Flash card adapter
14. universal AC power adapter is included aT E Plenty of Memory and Secure Data Storage v 16 or 32 M of low power RAM v 24 or 32 M of non volatile solid state disk storage v Data are secure without battery backup v A user accessible PC card slot h allows you to add mass data S mm i storage and I O capabilities to the Ta Allegro It accepts Type I and Type II ATA Flash aad SRAM cards or input output device cards Expandability Gives You More Options v Custom expansion pods allow you to integrate additional ga components as they become available Possible options include a GPS receiver pictured RF network RF tag reader bar code scanner parallel port and analog sensor input Software to Get Going Right Away v The Allegro Windows CE software suite includes PTab from Z4Soft a spreadsheet program compatible with Excel on the desktop PC shown on the display of the large Allegro photograph Microsoft programs include Windows Explorer InBox Pocket Internet Explorer and Pocket Word The CE Services file transfer and management program is provided to run on your PC v The MS DOS utilities include FileScout DOS File Man ager a Text Editor and a Terminal Program The Lynx File Transfer Utility is provided for your desktop PC DOS Application Development Made Easy v DataPlus Professional is a robust application setup data collection and data transfer software package fr
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