TEST REPORT BIP 6000

TEST REPORT
BIP 6000
Test number: 5374
OWNER OF TEST CERTIFICATE:
Applicant/Distributor:
Carema GmbH
Ernst- Gnoss Strasse 25
40219 Düsseldorf
www.caremahardware.de

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Carema GmbH; Ernst- Gnoss Strasse 25; 40219 Düsseldorf
Application field
Recording (wood) data under typical forest work conditions. The data recorded by barcode scanner,
touchscreen or keyboard are stored for further processing.
Test item
Outdoor use
Operation
Test result
Device openings for data transfer protected by locking plastic covers;
waterproof loudspeakers; sealed docking station interface; IP 65 protection
Keys are somewhat difficult to use with gloves; stylus operated display
easy to use with gloves
Data recorded via touchscreen surface and on-screen keyboard, device
keyboard, barcode scanner and video camera
Stylus permanently attached to device by plastic string
compact design, relatively low weight compared to normal Tablet- PCs
no tool required for battery replacement; operation only possible with
original rechargeable batteries
Display
Loading
Good readability at high and low temperature conditions and as different
lighting conditions facilitated by continuously variable background illumination
Batteries can be recharged using external mains adapter
Data must be stored before replacing a rechargeable battery
Battery status can be called up via control panel in the menu bar; adjustable
setting for “weak” and “very weak” battery status warning
Data transfer
Scanning
Maintenance / care
Operator manual
Transfer either via micro-, USB, or ethernet cable or wireless via infrared,
WLAN, Bluetooth or HSDPA GSM / Edge and GPS
Simple operation of the well-proportioned buttons located on left and
right side as well as the front of the device
Interfaces are protected against soiling and damp therefore simple
cleaning of the device surface
Comprehensive in English, available as PDF-file

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Description
Handheld computer consists of plastic casing with keyboard, touchscreen display, microphone,
loudspeaker, 3.1 Megapixel Video camera with LED flash, barcode scanner and lithium ion rechargeable
batteries.
Connections:
1 x USB, 1 x headphone, 1 x docking station
Card slots (under rechargeable batteries)
1 x SIM (GSM/Edge), 1 x SAM (RFID), 1 x Micro SD
Technical data
Hardware
Marvell PXA320 Processor; 806 MHz; 256 MB RAM; 512 MB Flash; SD memory card 2MB
Operating system:
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Display
Illuminated TFT touchscreen; Transflexiv; dimensions 53 x 71 mm, 480 x 640 Pixel
Keyboard
Number pad (12 keys), as well as 13 function and 4 navigation buttons; numbers may also be entered
using on-screen keyboard and stylus, keyboard illumination control
Video camera
3.1 Megapixel; resolution Video 320 x 240 Pixel; camera 480 x 640, 600 x 800, 768 x 1024 or
1536 x 2048 Pixel
Power supply
1 Lithium- Ion rechargeable battery; capacity 4.4 Ah, 3.7 V supply voltage; power adapter 5 V / 3
A; exchangeable rechargeable batteries are recharged via docking station and external power
adapter or directly in the device
Casing dimensions / weight
Length / width / thickness 160 / 84 / 40 (45 1 ) mm; weight incl. rechargeable battery 425 1 g ( 1 incl.
carrying strap)
Test
All features were tested that are of particular significance for outdoor use in forest conditions. The
tests were carried out in accordance with the relevant DIN-EN-standards, especially:
- reliability and readability at temperatures between -15°C and 50°C
- Storage stability at –25°C and 70°C
- Reliability during “heavy downpours” and shock (free fall from 1 m onto concrete)
- Handling
The test did not include an evaluation of the software.
Date of test July 2009
Responsible test engineer
Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik e.V. (KWF)
Spremberger Strasse 1; D-64823 Gross-Umstadt

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Patrick Müßig Telephone: 06078-785-0; Fax: 06078/785-50
muessig@kwf-online.de www.kwf-online.de