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The SPT 1800 Series of pen-notepad computers offers the most advanced Palm Powered™ solution for your work force. This family of rugged mobile computers combines integrated scanning, sophisticated wireless connectivity and powerful processing capability with the Palm OS® platform. With one-dimensional bar code data capture and wireless local area network (WLAN) or wireless wide area network (WWAN) communications, the SPT 1800 Series is a powerful productivity-enhancing tool, serving the multiple needs of today's growing mobile workforce.

The combination of rugged durability, integrated bar code scanning and wireless communication enables users in a host of industries to capture, compute and communicate data anytime, anywhere.

As shipments are unloaded, warehouse management can easily record new inventory levels to networked host systems. Service professionals in hospitality can offer curbside check-in at hotels, and hospital physicians and caregivers can have the most current patient data at hand.

Features & Benefits
Spectrum24® Wireless LAN connectivity option Enables full mobility with real-time data transmission to and from network information systems
Wireless WAN connectivity Extends access to information beyond the enterprise
Palm OS® Easy-to-use and developer-friendly
Rugged housing meets IP54 Standards Withstands typical workday usage and tough industrial environments
Integrated miniature scan engine Fast, reliable bar code scanning delivers increased efficiency and accurate data capture
8 MB of RAM and 4 MB of ROM Accommodates application needs and memory demands
High-contrast liquid crystal display with enhanced backlight Offers increased visibility for user comfort and acceptance
Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery plus a 1-hour Ni-MH backup battery Long battery life enables full workday capacity plus extended backup ensures against data loss Supports single-slot serial and modem cradles/multi-slot serial and Ethernet cradles Flexible host communications conveniently support various network environments
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Specification Highlights
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions: 25.4 mm H x 92 mm W x 177.8 mm L
Weight (including battery): Batch version:300 gm; Wireless version:346 gm
Drop Specification: 1.2 m to concrete
Battery: 3.7 V, 1400mAh rechargeable lithium ion, 1550 mAh required for SPT 1833 (CDPD version)
Environmental Sealing: IP54 (windblown dust and rain)
Display: High contrast, anti-reflective 160 x 160 monochrome LCD display
Operating Temperature/ Storage Temperature: -20° to 50° C/ -25° to 50°C
Humidity: 5% to 90% RH noncondensing
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): 8kVdc air, 4kVdc contact
Performance Characteristics
CPU: Motorola DragonBall VZ – 33 MHz
Operating System: Palm OS®
Memory (batch and wireless versions): 8 MB RAM / 4 MB ROM
Application Development: AppForge, CodeWarrior, MCL, PendragonForms, PenRight! and SatelliteForms
Synchronization Tools: Aether ScoutWare, AvantGo
Wireless Local Area Network Characteristics
Wireless Local Area Network: Symbol Spectrum24® IEEE 802.11 airwaves standard compliant / IEEE 802.11b
Radio Transmission Technique: Frequency Hopping / Direct Sequence
Data Rate: 2 Mbps / 11 Mbps
Antenna: Internal
Range: Open space: up to 303 m, Typical: 54 to 76 m
Output Power: 500mW U.S.; 100 mW International
Frequency Range: Country dependent, typically 2.4 to 2.5 GHz
Wireless Wide Area Network Characteristics
Network: CDPD - 900 MHz, GSM – 900/1800 MHz
Output Power: CDPD 600MW; GSM 2W
Data Range: CDPD up to 19.2 Kbps; GSM up to 14.4 Kbps
Antenna: External
Frequency Range: CDPD 824-894 MHz; GSM 880-960 MHz and 1710-1880 MHz
Peripherals and Accessories
Cradles: Vehicle, modem, single/four-slot serial, four-slot charge only and four-slot Ethernet
Communication and Charging Cradles: Serial/charging in terminal battery
Pistol Grip: Via serial connection attaches and converts SPT 18XX into a pistol grip device
Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR): Serial connection for MSR readability
4-Slot Universal Battery Charger(UBC): Recharges multiple batteries; battery adapter: used with Symbol's Universal Battery Charger
Headset: For GSM applications only
Printer Cables
O'Neil: CBL-PT00100-ON1, CBL-PT00100-ON2
Paxar/Monarch: CBL-1700-100-MON1, CBL-1700-100-MON2
Zebra/Comtec: CBL-1700-100-CTC, CBL-1700-100-ELT
Regulatory
Electrical Safety: Certified to UL1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN60950/IEC950
Laser Safety: CDRH Class II, IEC Class 1 or 2
EMI/RFI: FCC Part 15 Class B, IECES-003 Class B, European Union EMC Directive, Australian SMA
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