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Programmable Terminals

Programmable terminals

PT20

Highlights

  • Up to 40-key button or membrane keyboard
  • 20 hours continuous battery use
  • Xenoy case (chemically resistant mechanically durable)
  • Bar code wand input (TTL)
  • Full range of PC-based programming packages
  • Agency approved, CE marked


Portable, Industrial Programmable Terminal

The Oyster PT20 is a compact, battery powered, programmable terminal with memory capability, making it ideal for both data collection and data input applications: Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Environmental, Control & Instrumentation, Process Automation, Fieldbus Systems and Service & Defence.

Standard features include a 4 x 20 character graphics display, 32K of ROM, 32K of battery-supported RAM and programmable in C, BASIC or assembler.

Specification chart

Programmable terminals Standard feature
Programmable terminals Optional feature

Model PT20PT60
Display options   
 8 x 20 character STN graphics 5 by 7 pixel character Programmable terminals
 4 x 20 character STN graphics 5 by 7 pixel characterProgrammable terminals
 4 x 16 character TN graphics 5 by 7 pixel character
 Electroluminescent backlight option for above displays
Keyboard options   
 Tactile response and adjustable repetition rate
 40 key button 
 40 key membrane 
 45 key membrane 
 Custom button or membrane layout with reduced number of keys, custom colours and logos, backlight option
Memory options   
 32 KByte EEPROM
 512 KByte EEPROM
 32 KByte RAM with Lithium battery backup
 128 KByte RAM with Lithium battery backup
 512 KByte RAM with Lithium battery backup
Communications interface   
 Adjustable baud rate in steps from 75 to 9600 baud, parity and data format
 RS232
 RS422
 RS485
 RS232 or RS422 switchable
 RS232 or RS485 switchable
 RS232 or 20mA current loop switchable
 Profibus interface (requires Oyster Profibus gateway) 
Connections   
 1.5 metre (5 foot) coiled lead from terminal connector to DB-25P plug
 1.5 metre (5 foot) captive coiled lead to DB-25P plug 
 Custom cable and connector
Other features   
GraphicsUser defined dot-matrix graphics display
Infra-red communicationsSnap-in transmitter/receiver, maximum 9600 baud 
RF communicationsInternal 418MHz or 433MHz module with 8 channel capacity 
Bar code wand inputAuto discrimination with decoding of Code 2 of 5 interleaved, Code 39, EAN, UPC and ISBN codes
Emergency Stop ButtonEuropean standard "E-Stop" 
Magnetic mountPermanent magnet for attaching terminal to fixed machinary 
Power source   
 Internal rechargable battery
 +5V DC via data cable
 +12V DC via data cable
Physical characteristics   
Case materialXenoy, grey self-coloured plastic
Dimensions164 x 88 x 39 mm (6.45 x 3.46 x 1.56 inches) 
 206 x 95 x 50 mm (8.11 x 3.74 x 2.0 inches) 
Weight230g (8oz) without battery, 270g (10oz) with battery 
 450g (16oz) without battery, 530g (19oz) with battery 
Operating temperature0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temperature-20°C to 70°C (4°F to 158°F)
Approvals   
 EN 55 022 Class B, IEC 801-2: 8kV AIR EN 55 101-3, IEC 801-4 Level 3, IEC 801-3 Level 3, FCC Class A, Part 15
Accessories   
Battery chargerUK, Continental European or American version available
Carry caseVinyl carry case
Carry caseLeather carry case 
ConnectorsCustom cables, connectors, blanking plugs and cover
Barcode wandChoice of wands available
Radio base stationPassive and intelligent base stations for 418 MHz operation 
External interfaceProfibus Gateway Interface 
Programming   
Software utilitiesAssembler, Oyster basic or 'C', or any combination
 'Tempest' BASIC Compiler
 'C' Cross Compiler
 'Loader', enables data to be transferred from a PC to the terminal's RAM or FLASH
 'DC Tools', file transfer, memory editor and keyboard map editor
 Simulator
 Floating Point Maths pack

For a complete lists of available options call us or email.