Juniper Systems & Effigis Provide announced rugged handheld computer Archer 2
1 October 2014
From the hammer and anvil, the Archer 2 has emerged faster, smarter, and more sophisticated than ever before, claiming top spot among the most advanced rugged handhelds out there. Specifically designed to boost productivity and speed, the Archer 2 was made for professionals who don’t have time to mess around. Rest assured knowing you can rely on the Archer 2 to help get the work done, wherever your job takes you.
The Archer 2 incorporates all the best things about the Archer and adds to them. Featuring a new IllumiView™ high-visibility display, the Archer 2 remains extraordinarily bright under even the most glaring sunlight. You’ll love the responsiveness of its large, glove-friendly capacitive touchscreen and numeric keypad, allowing you to input data at unprecedented speeds. And for those work days that just seem to go on and on, you can trust that the Archer 2’s custom Overtime Technology™ battery will get you through, no problem. Add to this the signature ruggedness that Juniper Systems is known for, and you have one mean data-collecting machine that you can rely on, wherever your job takes you.
Faster, smarter, and more sophisticated, the Archer 2™ has emerged from a process of evolution and refinement to bring you the ultimate compact rugged handheld. Designed to boost efficiency and speed, the Archer 2 was made for professionals who don't have time to mess around. Count on the Archer 2 to get the work done, wherever your job takes you.
That’s right—the Archer 2 has improved on nearly every aspect imaginable. Beginning with its enlarged IllumiView™ high-visibility display, its brightness knocks people off their feet when they see it. And its capacitive touchscreen provides for needle-sharp imagery and outstanding durability.
The Archer 2 also has improved connectivity capabilities, including enhanced GPS performance, improved photo and video capture, built-in 1D/2D barcode scanner, and Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, cell modem, serial, and USB connectivity features. The Archer 2 is a force to be reckoned with, right down to its speedy 1.0GHz processor that runs it all.
JUNIPER RUGGED™
Built and tested to the most rigorous of standards, the Archer 2 was designed to be your reliable companion, wherever your job takes you. This tough handheld runs smoothly in everything from freezing cold to blistering heat. Carrying an IP68 rating and tested to MIL-STD-810G for water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, and temperature, the Archer 2 can handle just about anything you throw at it.
OVERTIME TECHNOLOGY™ BATTERY
With all of its new features and capabilities, the Archer 2 deserves to be powered by only the best of batteries. That’s why its battery source is built with custom Overtime Technology™, lasting 20 hours and up on a full charge. With a battery as solid as that, you can stop worrying about your battery life and start focusing on the task at hand.
PROCESSOR
• 1.0GHz ARM Cortex A8 i.MX53 processor
OPERATING SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE
• Microsoft® Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010* (Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Outlook Mobile)
• Multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese)
• Adobe Reader® LE
MEMORY AND DATASTORAGE
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB flash storage
• User-accessible micro SD/SDHC slot
DISPLAY
• Active viewing area: 4.3" (109 mm) WVGA LCD TFT (800x480)
• High visibility backlit LCD
• Portrait or landscape orientation
TOUCHSCREEN
• Projected capacitive touch interface "optically bonded" to display for increased visibility
• Chemically-strengthened glass
• Scratch-resistant screen
KEYBOARD
• Adjustable LED backlit keys
• Numeric keypad (6 user-reassignable)
• OEM configurable/customizable
PORTS
• COM1, RS-232C 9-pin D connector with 5VDC power output on pin 9 software-enabled
• USB host (Full A), USB client (Micro B)
• 12, 24VDC input, 10-36V unregulated
• 3.5 mm audio jack, supports speaker/ microphone or stereo output (pin detect)
• I/O module OEM configurable/customizable
BATTERY
• Intelligent Li-Ion battery 3.7VDC @ 10600mAh, 38.7Whr
• Operates for up to 20 hours on one charge
• Charges in 2 to 4 hours
• Battery easily changeable in field
• Optimized for excellent performance in cold temperatures
PHYSICAL
• Size, Standard models: 3.6" w x 7.25" l x 1.5" d (91 mm x 184 mm x 38 mm)
• Weight: 1.3 lbs (590 g), with battery
• Durable hardened plastic in a shear-proof and shock-resistant design
• Strong chemical resistance
• Comfortable, wide hand strap
• Easy-to-grip, impact-absorbing bumpers
JUNIPER RUGGED™
• IP68 waterproof and dustproof
• Operating temperature: -22F to 140F (-30C to 60C)
• Storage temperature: -22F to 158F (-30C to 70C) Note: Bluetooth® wireless technology is rated to -4F (-20C)
• Shockproof: multiple drops from 5' (1.5 m) onto concrete
• MIL-STD-810G test procedures: Method 500.5 Low Pressure (Altitude); Method 501.5 High Temperature; Method 502.5 Low Temperature; Method 503.5 Temperature Shock; Method 506.5 Rain; Method 507.5 Humidity; Method 510.5Sand and Dust; Method 512.5 Immersion; Method 514.6 Vibration; Method 516.6 Shock
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
• Bluetooth® wireless technology, 2.1 +EDR, Class 1.5, range greater than 100 feet (30m)
• Wi-Fi® 802.11 b/g/n with extended range
• 3.75G modem- Pentaband Worldwide (Geo 3G model only)
• Frequencies: HSPA+/UMTS:
800/850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz (Supports micro-SIM card only)
• Data communication interface, SMS
CAMERA (GEO MODELS)
• 5MP resolution with autofocus and LED illuminator + video capture
• Juniper Geotagging™: embed and emboss photo with date, time, and GPS position
GPS/GNSS (GEO MODELS)
• High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS/SBAS receiver
• User settings for enhanced performance under canopy
• Accuracy: SBAS 2 meters; autonomous 5 meters
• NMEA and BINR output
• 32 channel all-in-view tracking
BARCODE 1D/2D IMAGER (BC MODELS)
• Built-in barcode imager and decoder
• Symbologies: all common 1D and 2D (PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Data matrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode, Postal codes, etc.)
• Programmable trigger buttons
• Visible aiming crosshair with low-light illumination
• Barcode Connector™ Utility, wedge and configuration, SDK support available
CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
• FCC Class B
• CE Marking (applicable EMC, R&TTE, and LVD directives)
• Industry Canada
• EN60950 Safety
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
• 10600mAh battery
• AC wall charger with international plug kit
• Micro USB client sync cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Ultra-wide hand strap
• Shipping box
• Screwdriver
• Stylus with tether
• 2-year warranty
ARCHER 2 MODELS
Standard Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
Geo Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Geo Cell Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
3.75G GSM modem
Geo BC Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Barcode scanner
Geo Cell BC Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Barcode scanner
3.75G GSM modem
Press release
The Archer 2 incorporates all the best things about the Archer and adds to them. Featuring a new IllumiView™ high-visibility display, the Archer 2 remains extraordinarily bright under even the most glaring sunlight. You’ll love the responsiveness of its large, glove-friendly capacitive touchscreen and numeric keypad, allowing you to input data at unprecedented speeds. And for those work days that just seem to go on and on, you can trust that the Archer 2’s custom Overtime Technology™ battery will get you through, no problem. Add to this the signature ruggedness that Juniper Systems is known for, and you have one mean data-collecting machine that you can rely on, wherever your job takes you.
Faster, smarter, and more sophisticated, the Archer 2™ has emerged from a process of evolution and refinement to bring you the ultimate compact rugged handheld. Designed to boost efficiency and speed, the Archer 2 was made for professionals who don't have time to mess around. Count on the Archer 2 to get the work done, wherever your job takes you.
That’s right—the Archer 2 has improved on nearly every aspect imaginable. Beginning with its enlarged IllumiView™ high-visibility display, its brightness knocks people off their feet when they see it. And its capacitive touchscreen provides for needle-sharp imagery and outstanding durability.
The Archer 2 also has improved connectivity capabilities, including enhanced GPS performance, improved photo and video capture, built-in 1D/2D barcode scanner, and Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, cell modem, serial, and USB connectivity features. The Archer 2 is a force to be reckoned with, right down to its speedy 1.0GHz processor that runs it all.
JUNIPER RUGGED™
Built and tested to the most rigorous of standards, the Archer 2 was designed to be your reliable companion, wherever your job takes you. This tough handheld runs smoothly in everything from freezing cold to blistering heat. Carrying an IP68 rating and tested to MIL-STD-810G for water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, and temperature, the Archer 2 can handle just about anything you throw at it.
OVERTIME TECHNOLOGY™ BATTERY
With all of its new features and capabilities, the Archer 2 deserves to be powered by only the best of batteries. That’s why its battery source is built with custom Overtime Technology™, lasting 20 hours and up on a full charge. With a battery as solid as that, you can stop worrying about your battery life and start focusing on the task at hand.
PROCESSOR
• 1.0GHz ARM Cortex A8 i.MX53 processor
OPERATING SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE
• Microsoft® Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010* (Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Outlook Mobile)
• Multiple languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese)
• Adobe Reader® LE
MEMORY AND DATASTORAGE
• 512MB RAM
• 8GB flash storage
• User-accessible micro SD/SDHC slot
DISPLAY
• Active viewing area: 4.3" (109 mm) WVGA LCD TFT (800x480)
• High visibility backlit LCD
• Portrait or landscape orientation
TOUCHSCREEN
• Projected capacitive touch interface "optically bonded" to display for increased visibility
• Chemically-strengthened glass
• Scratch-resistant screen
KEYBOARD
• Adjustable LED backlit keys
• Numeric keypad (6 user-reassignable)
• OEM configurable/customizable
PORTS
• COM1, RS-232C 9-pin D connector with 5VDC power output on pin 9 software-enabled
• USB host (Full A), USB client (Micro B)
• 12, 24VDC input, 10-36V unregulated
• 3.5 mm audio jack, supports speaker/ microphone or stereo output (pin detect)
• I/O module OEM configurable/customizable
BATTERY
• Intelligent Li-Ion battery 3.7VDC @ 10600mAh, 38.7Whr
• Operates for up to 20 hours on one charge
• Charges in 2 to 4 hours
• Battery easily changeable in field
• Optimized for excellent performance in cold temperatures
PHYSICAL
• Size, Standard models: 3.6" w x 7.25" l x 1.5" d (91 mm x 184 mm x 38 mm)
• Weight: 1.3 lbs (590 g), with battery
• Durable hardened plastic in a shear-proof and shock-resistant design
• Strong chemical resistance
• Comfortable, wide hand strap
• Easy-to-grip, impact-absorbing bumpers
JUNIPER RUGGED™
• IP68 waterproof and dustproof
• Operating temperature: -22F to 140F (-30C to 60C)
• Storage temperature: -22F to 158F (-30C to 70C) Note: Bluetooth® wireless technology is rated to -4F (-20C)
• Shockproof: multiple drops from 5' (1.5 m) onto concrete
• MIL-STD-810G test procedures: Method 500.5 Low Pressure (Altitude); Method 501.5 High Temperature; Method 502.5 Low Temperature; Method 503.5 Temperature Shock; Method 506.5 Rain; Method 507.5 Humidity; Method 510.5Sand and Dust; Method 512.5 Immersion; Method 514.6 Vibration; Method 516.6 Shock
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
• Bluetooth® wireless technology, 2.1 +EDR, Class 1.5, range greater than 100 feet (30m)
• Wi-Fi® 802.11 b/g/n with extended range
• 3.75G modem- Pentaband Worldwide (Geo 3G model only)
• Frequencies: HSPA+/UMTS:
800/850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz (Supports micro-SIM card only)
• Data communication interface, SMS
CAMERA (GEO MODELS)
• 5MP resolution with autofocus and LED illuminator + video capture
• Juniper Geotagging™: embed and emboss photo with date, time, and GPS position
GPS/GNSS (GEO MODELS)
• High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS/SBAS receiver
• User settings for enhanced performance under canopy
• Accuracy: SBAS 2 meters; autonomous 5 meters
• NMEA and BINR output
• 32 channel all-in-view tracking
BARCODE 1D/2D IMAGER (BC MODELS)
• Built-in barcode imager and decoder
• Symbologies: all common 1D and 2D (PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Data matrix, QR code, Micro QR code, Aztec, MaxiCode, Postal codes, etc.)
• Programmable trigger buttons
• Visible aiming crosshair with low-light illumination
• Barcode Connector™ Utility, wedge and configuration, SDK support available
CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS
• FCC Class B
• CE Marking (applicable EMC, R&TTE, and LVD directives)
• Industry Canada
• EN60950 Safety
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
• 10600mAh battery
• AC wall charger with international plug kit
• Micro USB client sync cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Ultra-wide hand strap
• Shipping box
• Screwdriver
• Stylus with tether
• 2-year warranty
ARCHER 2 MODELS
Standard Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
Geo Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Geo Cell Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
3.75G GSM modem
Geo BC Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Barcode scanner
Geo Cell BC Model:
Wi-Fi® & Bluetooth® wireless technology
GPS
5MP camera
Barcode scanner
3.75G GSM modem
Press release
