DC Velocity - September 2012

AC power pack: The Portable Power Package from Newcastle Systems can provide AC power for locations where power may not be otherwise available, such as the far corner of a warehouse or on a loading dock.

Newcastle Systems says the Portable Power Package provides
a quiet and convenient
alternative to generators
and extension cords. It
draws on a rechargeable
battery to provide power
for virtually any use.
Housed in a sealed but
fully ventilated steel cabi-
net ( 16 inches by 16 inch-
es by 12 inches), the
Newcastle Systems
Portable Power Package
comes standard with an
inverter, battery status
meter, wire harness, and “smart charger.”
The Portable Power Package is available with four different
battery/inverter/charger configurations — Models PP8, PP12,
PP22, and PP25. The power pack’s run time will vary according
to use. For example, Model PP12 will power a laptop computer
and small printer for eight hours. (Newcastle Systems,
www.newcastlesys.com)

Mobile computer: The Optimus 5900 RFID mobile computer from Honeywell combines radio-frequency identification (RFID) and automated data collection to provide item-level inventory cycle counts.

The mobile computer is equipped with ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID technology and can read EPC Gen2 and ISO 18000- 6B RFID tags. According to Honeywell, the computer is lightweight yet rugged and comes with a 3.5-inch screen, resistive touch panel, and 28-key keyboard. The device can be operated with or without the removable handle.

The Optimus 5900 RFID kit comes with the terminal and all required peripherals, including a charging and communication cradle, charging adapter, USB cable, and hand strap. The device is available with Honeywell’s Service Made Simple service plans and extended warranty options. (Honeywell International, www.honeywellaidc.com)

New Hong Kong airfreight lanes: DHL has launched two direct flights from its hub in Hong Kong, one to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and one to Chengdu, China.

DHL’s new Chengdu route will ensure evening pickup and next-day delivery for shipments to Chengdu and other economic centers in Southwestern China, such as Chongqing, Kunming, and Guiyang.