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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.
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  • Allows notebook communication
    to PCI cards

  • Aluminium alloy chassis

  • 1, 2 & 4 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). We even have a model with 3 stowable flat screens allowing three individual images or full panoramic views! An internal tough light aluminium alloy chassis ensures both lightness and strength. Processing power comes from the latest generation of processors - presently Intel™ Xenon, Core Duo and i5 - 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 (ACME843 or Pro700) and fitting your 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

  • Triple stowable screens on GTS370

  • Chassis also available separately
Ultra Compact Pro100 (2 card slots) & Pro200 (3 card slots)
 
Compact Pro843 (up to 4 card slots)
 
Portable Pro700 (up to 7 card slots)
 
Portable triple screen GTS370 (up to 6 card slots)

IP Rated Rugged Tablet
Rugged IP54 rated tablet PC, IP54 rated 
for heavy duty field work For an even more compact portable PC look to this tough IP 54 rated rugged tablet with its high resistance to dust and rain water ingress. Shock, vibration and drop rating to military standards ensures much better survivability than a standard Notebook PC. No keyboard is required (though one may be attached), instead a toucn screen is provided with stylus. A high capacity 6 cell lithium battery pack option extends use in the field.
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  • Fanless rugged construction

  • Very compact format ideal for field use

  • Sealed against dust and water (IP54)

  • 8 inch colour touch screen

  • Drop and shock MIL rating
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updated 29.01.10
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Any technical specificationand prices given are subject to variation.
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