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Portable Systems

PCI and PCI Express expansion, rugged notebooks and PC's

Where computing portability is required, a number of systems are available from Dataquest Solutions to meet your needs. One area we have much experience in is the imparting of portability to PCI/PCI-X and PCI Express cards normally resident in desktop PC's using docking stations,indeed this is a frequent request made by our customers. One important factor is the bandwidth requirements of communication between card and PC. As all Spectrum cards can use this bandwidth to the limit (and beyond) we are particularly exacting about the design elements of the portable systems in our range. This care ensures that whatever PCI card type you have, regardless of manufacturer, we are well placed to provide an effective solution.

PCI Docking Stations
Single slot Docking Station with ExpressCard connection Our PCI bus expansion / extension units (Docking Stations) have a variety of interface options to the notebook PC. Ideal for use with the Spectrum PCI and PCI-X signal instrumentation board range and many other manufacturers boards. Can also be used with a standard PC where extra external PCI slots are required, as a special interface card is available for this purpose. Suitable for a wide variety of manufacturers cards
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  • Allows notebook communication
    to PCI cards

  • Aluminium alloy chassis

  • 1 and 2 slot designs

  • Portable: AC or DC

  • Compact, light aluminium case

  • Ideal for all Spectrum PCI/PCI-X cards
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PCI Express Docking Stations
Single slot half and full length PCie Docking Stations with ExpressCard connection The latest generation PCI-Express cards can now go portable too! These Docking Stations provide a PCI-Express slot and interfaces to the notebook PC via the latest 34mm ExpressCard interface. Can also be used with a standard PC using a special PCI-Express card interface. Suitable for a wide variety of the latest generation PCIe cards involved with audio processing, video capture, graphics, test and measurement, data acquisiton, SCSI, FibreChannel and more...
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  • Allows notebook communication
    to a PCIe card

  • Aluminium alloy chassis

  • Half & full length card designs

  • 90 to 264V AC

  • Compact, with flip-open lid

  • Ideal for all Spectrum PCIe cards
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Rugged portable PC's
Compact Pro843 model A range of cost-effective latest generation portable computers, designed to operate in the types of environments where other PC's fail. These systems provide space for all lengths of PCI, higher speed PCI (PCI-X) cards and PCI-Express, as we customise to your requirements! Fitted with an integral screen, slim-line keyboard, and screen sizes up to 17 inches, (special larger screen systems possible too). An internal tough light aluminium alloy chassis ensures both lightness and strength. Processing power comes from the latest generation of processors - presently Intel™ Pentium, Xenon and Core Duo - plus room for up to 16GB of RAM (depending on motherboard and operating system). So now, data acquisition in the field does not mean having to compromise on performance.

Please click the links below for further technical specifications and call for pricing and delivery information - all systems are custom built to your requirements, or you can build your own system by purchasing the chassis (Pro843 or 700) and fitting own motherboard/CPU and drives.
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  • Multiple PCI, PCIe and PCI-X slot combinations

  • Rugged internal aluminium alloy chassis

  • Portable and compact design

  • Tempered glass TFT screen

  • Powerful Intel™ processors

  • Ideal for industrial use

  • Chassis also available separately
Ultra Compact Pro152 (2 card slots)
 
Compact Pro843 (up to 4 card slots)
 
Portable Pro700 (up to 7 card slots)

Rugged Notebook Pro
The rugged business Notebook for industrial 
and general field work For those wishing for an affordable rugged notebook PC we have our alloy chassis Notebook Pro with splash proof keyboard. This design obviates the problems associated with some other manufacturers rugged PC's in that this model is slim and light and has a hight resolution 15" screen, so making ideal for use in the office, in a vehicle, or out on site.
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  • Rugged, slim and ergonomic design

  • High shock MIL rating

  • Sealed keyboard

  • Rugged removable HDD

  • Ideal for the office and tougher field use
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Rugged Tablet Pro
Rugged IP54 rated tablet PC, IP54 rated 
for heavy duty field work For an even more compact alternative to the Notebook PC look to the IP 54 rated rugged tablet PC with its high resistance to dust and rain water ingress. No keyboard is required (though one may be attached), instead a virtual on-screen one is provided and using the stylus it even recognises hand writing! Can be ordered with a desk-mount for use in the office and an expansion lithium battery pack that extends use in the field.
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  • Highly compact Magnesium alloy structure

  • Very compact format ideal for field use.

  • Sealed against dust and water (IP54)

  • 8.4" TFT Touchscreen
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