I'm often asked for recommendations on mobile devices for proof of delivery applications and handheld data collection. If you're finding at Motorola devices, most citizen need help choosing between Mc55, Mc75 and Mc9090 devices.
This description will elucidate what you should think when choosing mobile devices and will feature real-life buyer examples for field data capture and proof of delivery applications.
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Before we start with criteria, it is leading to understand what features you need today as well as in the future. With rugged devices, once you purchase the device, you cannot go back and add hardware options like a camera, Gps or Bluetooth. The devices we will discuss are:
Mc9090 (Mc909x) - these are the largest and most rugged of the 3 models. They are supported on all carrriers (Verizon, Sprint, At&T and T-Mobile) and have the broadest range of hardware options. These are the most costly devices.
Mc75 - these are mid-sized devices that Motorola targets for proof of delivery, field data capture and barcode solutions.
Mc55 - this is the newest member of the family, has a slightly lower level of rugged organize and size than Mc75's. It is the least expensive.
Questions and Criteria
You should narrow your hardware selection by request the following questions.
Do you need cellular data? If so, what cellular carrier do you use and do you know what the data coverage is in your territories?
The conjecture for this is simple - some territories like the North East are fully owned by a carrier (Verizon). If person wants T-Mobile or At&T coverage, they need to check or think changing carriers.
The Mc55 is not currently supported on Verizon, so the selection is between an Mc75 and Mc9000. All devices keep Gsm networks (e.g. T-Mobile and At&T).
Do you want want expedient to cover international or face of North America? If so, you will need to only think Gsm.
If you need cellular data, are you going to do anything that requires 3G/3.5G or faster networking?
Most customers don't know the answer to this but the demand becomes more clear if you are:
Taking pictures - photograph size can be adjusted on the mobile device, but a inexpensive capability color photograph would be practically 1Mb or larger.
Downloading large files, such as site plans, Msds sheets or merchandising plan-o-grams for proof of delivery apps.
The Mc55 is targeted at basic route accounting users.The Mc55 car cradle does not have a built-in serial port. Examples of where this applies are: serial cable relationship to the car Gps or Jbus (vehicle diagnostics), fuel delivery meters or external transportation devices.
The Mc75 and Mc9000 car cradles have a built-in serial port. Their cradle is more costly than the Mc55 cradle by practically 0-200.
Do you need barcode scanning?
All devices keep barcode scanning. The only decision is either you need 1D/2D or long-range.
2D scanners can be helpful if you have barcodes that may get dirty or damaged. Examples of this consist of plant nurseries where 2D barcodes may be easier to read due to dirt on the barcode label.
Long range scanners can scan barcodes up to 40' away. Long range scanners are only ready on the Mc909x platform. Examples of long range scanning would be scanning the barcode at the top of a storehouse rack from a forklift.
Do you need Rfid?
If you need Rfid, your only selection is an Mc9090. Note that Rfid enabled devices are significantly more expensive.
Do you have specific ruggedness requirements? Will you be dealing with harsh environments?
The Mc9000 is the most rugged device. It has the best drop spec (6' to concrete) and the best Ip (intrusion protection) rating.
The Mc75 is abundance rugged and designed for field delivery applications (5' to concrete).
The Mc55 is close to, but not as rugged as the Mc75. It is designed for the field but not for harsh environments.
Examples of harsher environments would be where you work face in the rain or dirt - such as oil field services, agriculture or bulk stock delivery such as fuel, lubes, chemicals or fertilizer to tanks outside.
What size keypad do you need? What type of input will the keypad be used for? Do you need a pistol grip?
The Mc55 and Mc75 both have similar sized keypads. They are larger than a BlackBerry but the size of the expedient shell is fixed.
The Mc9000 comes in a short version (Mc9090S), a long version (Mc9090K) and a gun/pistol grip (Mc9090G). The keypads on Mc9000's are larger than the Mc75 or Mc55. If drivers use gloves (such as fuel delivery) then it would be worth comparing the Mc9000 to the Mc75.
If you perform a lot of scanning, you should think a pistol grip, which is only ready on the Mc9000.
So which expedient is right for you? The following highlights examples of using each type of device.
Mc9090 - Bulk bleach constructor with 8 plants in 5 states. This buyer receives bleach in rail cars and then distributes to pool contribute companies, municipal water treatment facilities, paper manufacturers, etc. The bleach is loaded at the plant and the driver starts their day by scanning a barcode label on the truck (tractor), trailer and delivery ticket. They weigh the truck on an market truck scale and wirelessly receive the truck weight to conjecture the volume of stock on the truck. The driver makes deliveries to a set of customers and scans the delivery ticket, product, etc and records stock quantities in each tank. The buyer signs the expedient for proof of delivery and then prints a receipt on mobile Zebra Rw420 printers. When drivers return to the plant, the driver scans and weighs again to conjecture remaining volume. Once at the plant, deliveries are sent wirelessly to the goRoam server for processing and export for invoicing.
This buyer prime Mc9000's because they needed the most rugged device, a large numeric keypad, a larger battery to power the wifi since they use wifi for roaming throughout the plant to load products, and because they wanted a larger expedient so it was easier for the driver to keep track of it.
Mc75 - HazMat pickup and disposal for large retailers, oil convert shops, car dealers, etc. Over 30 states. These drivers receive routes/stops straight through cellular communications while on the road. The drivers go to each stop and pickup one or many HazMat packaging (waste oil, paint, chemicals, etc.). They place a barcode on the container (by hazmat stock type) and description the contents of each container. This can involve a inexpensive whole of data capture straight through the touch-screen on the handheld expedient as they have to perfect separate mobile forms depending on the pickup. Once complete, the buyer signs for electronic signature capture/proof of pickup.
This buyer prime the Mc75 because they wanted a mid-sized expedient that would be easy for the driver to carry but would be rugged sufficient to be nearby hazardous materials and heavier equipment that might bang nearby or have the expedient dropped. They needed 3G network speeds to facilitate image capture. Gps is done on the car but can also be captured on the handheld.
Mc55 - Door-to-door surveys and canvassing on a large scale. This buyer canvasses homeowners and businesses. They perfect field data surveys that may consist of 300-750 questions, although not all are required to be answered. When a homeowner or business needs a peruse completed, the field personnel scan a barcode and take 1 or more high-quality pictures per site. They take a Gps reading and possibly make a drawing on the expedient to show the site. Once complete, the homeowner signs the expedient for proof of delivery/electronic signature capture and a receipt is automatically emailed.
This buyer evaluated the Mc55 and Mc75, but prime the Mc55 because it was less expensive. They carefully they did not need the ruggedness of the Mc75 or the 3G network speed since the pictures would queue and sync in the background. They wanted the smallest/lightest expedient since the expedient would be carried all day by the field personnel.
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