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Description

CipherLab A97AM5CFN31UP Rugged Handheld Mobile Computer

Overview

The CipherLab A97AM5CFN31UP 9700 is a pistol-grip handheld scanner designed for warehouse, logistics, and field operations. It combines a 2D scan engine with WiFi connectivity, 3.5-inch color touchscreen, and rugged construction rated IP65. The device runs Windows CE 6.0 R3 or Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3, making it suitable for enterprise mobility applications requiring real-time data capture and mobile computing in demanding environments.

Key Specifications

3.5-inch VGA/QVGA sunlight-readable display with resistive touchscreen; TI OMAP 3730 1GHz processor; 512MB DDR SDRAM and 4GB NAND FLASH storage; microSD slot supporting up to 32GB SDHC cards; 53-key alphanumeric keypad with LED backlight; 3600mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery delivering 13+ hours operating life; SGS-certified drop rating of 1.8m to concrete per MIL-STD-810G; IP65 dust and water protection; WiFi connectivity; USB pistol-grip dock included.

Package Contents

  • CipherLab A97AM5CFN31UP handheld scanner unit
  • USB pistol-grip dock and charging cradle
  • 3600mAh Li-ion battery
Specifications
Product Type: Handheld Scanner
Connectivity: Wi-Fi
IP Rating: IP65
Dimensions: 214 mm x 87 mm x 47 mm
Weight: 447g (3600 mAh) / 478g (5400 mAh)
Scan Engine: 2D
Battery Capacity: 3600mAh
CPU: TI OMAP 3730 1GHz
RAM: 4GB Nand FLASH / 512MB DDR SDRAM
Operating System: Windows® CE 6.0 R3 / Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5.3
Battery Life: 13
Display: 3.5" VGA TFT LCD touchscreen
Drop Spec: 1.8 m drop, IP65, MIL-STD-810G
Expansion Slots: Micro SD Slot With SDHC Support (up to 32 GB)
Keypad: 30/38/53-key keypad, LED backlit
Power Supply: Battery
Battery: 3600mAh
Warranty: 2-Year Warranty
Package Contents: CipherLab A97AM5CFN31UP handheld scanner unit; USB pistol-grip dock and charging cradle; 3600mAh Li-ion battery
Processor: TI OMAP 3730 1GHz
Memory: 4GB Nand FLASH / 512MB DDR SDRAM
Wireless: WLAN: Cisco® CCXv4 Certified IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n WPAN: Bluetooth® Class II, V2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)
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CipherLab A97AM5CFN31UP 53-Key Pistol Scanner

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