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PDS
PDS Picture The PDS is the programmable member of the Transtech Systems hand held product family. It’s rugged and fully functional. A comprehensive applications programming interface (API) allows a programmer to access services provided by the Operating System (OS). Through the API, everything from the tiniest nuance of a custom display pattern to high level operations are easily put under direct application control. PDS features 128K bytes of flash EEPROM and 32K bytes of battery-backed static RAM. It is programmable in C or Assembler on your PC.

Available options include rechargeable battery power with twelve hours of operation per charge and the RS-232, RS-422, and multi-drop RS-485 interfaces. A multi-drop network software development platform is also available.
Like all Transtech Systems hand held products, the PDS is remarkably rugged and specifically designed for industrial use. Its case is molded from General Electric Cycolac® ABS, one of the most durable, chemical-resistant materials available. A unique built-in retractable hanger is provided. The keypad surface is securely framed and clamped into place to ensure excellent splash resistance.


Features:
Full Programmability in a Rugged Hand Held
Optional Real Time Clock (Battery Backed)
128K Flash EEPROM, 32K Battery-Backed SRAM
Comprehensive Built-In API for Rapid Development
Program in C or Assembler on your PC
Development Utilities Included for Assembly Programming
Optional C Library available
StarNet 500 Multi-Drop Network Platform Available
High-Clarity LCD Display (4 rows of 20 characters)/td>
Membrane or Elastomeric Keypad
45, 32, 30, 20, or 15 Keys, Standard or Custom Keypad Layouts
UP to 57.6K bps Communications
Up to 19,200 bps Communications
Customized to your specifications
Rugged Cycolac® ABS case
Three year Warranty
DISPLAY
Reflective/Transreflective Liquid Crystal:
Optional: Supertwist Nematic
Optional: Backlit Supertwist Nematic
Optional: Extended Temperature Backlit Display
Dark Characters on Light Background

Vacuum Fluorescent Display

*Not Available with Battery Option

Optional: Vacuum Fluorescent Display
Optional: Extended Temperature Vacuum Fluorescent Display
*Optional: LED Backlit Display
4 Rows of 20 (5 x 7 pixel) Characters
KEYS and SWITCHES
TYPE Membrane or Elastomeric
LAYOUT 45-key (9 rows x 5 columns)
30-key (6 x 5)
32-key (8 x 4)
20-key (5 x 4)
15-key (5 x 3) options, custom keypad layouts.
FEEDBACK Tactile and Audible
OPTIONS E-Stop switch, E-Stop/Liveman Switch
*Liveman Not Available with Battery Power Option
POWER (non-battery version)
VOLTAGE 5 VDC +/-5%
7.5-12 VDC Linear Regulator
9.5-28 VDC Switching Regulator
CURRENT 45-50 mA (RS-232/RS-422)
BACKLIGHT Adds 50 mA
Regulator adds 5-10mA
INTERFACE
TYPE RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485
HANDSHAKE 2 lines (RS-232)
DATA RATES 300 to 19,200 bps
PARITY Even, Odd, Mark, Space, Ignore, None
CONTROL BITS 1 start and 1-2 stop bits
CONNECTOR 6 pin female modular, optional permanent or custom cables
MEMORY
128K Flash EEPROM
32K Static RAM (Standard)
Up To 256K SRAM (Optional) (Battery-Backed)
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
Custom Keypad Graphics
Custom Logos
Custom I/O Interface
Custom Case Color
Custom Molded-in Logos
 
CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Class A
CENELEC EN 55022
CISPR Class A
EN50082-1
EN60950
CE (In standard configuration)
UL Listed (In standard configuration)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -20 to +70ºC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to +50ºC
HUMIDITY 5-95% (non-condensing)
BATTERY POWER OPTION
NiCad Rechargeable, 12 Hour Charge Life
HEIGHT 7.15 in
(181.6 mm)
WIDTH 4.10 in
(104.1 mm)
DEPTH 0.95 in
(24.1 mm)
WEIGHT 8 oz
(227 grams)
CASE General Electric Cycolac® ABS w/ retractable hanger