Motorola MC9500-K - Win Mobile 6.1 806 MHz Accessories Manual page 3

A game changing new approach to backroom
management and accessory design
Finally...a future proof
accessories architecture
The innovative form-factor agnostic architecture
ensures that what you buy today can easily evolve as
you upgrade to different types of Motorola handheld
mobile computers in the future — for example,
rugged EDAs. Now, installing rows of universal
mounts in the backroom is as simple as hanging a
phone on a wall. Each mount, which contains the
power supply and all cables, can then be easily
configured and re-configured into either a single
four bay cradle or two four slot battery chargers by
simply attaching the appropriate facing with two
thumbscrews. The optimized ergonomic design
delivers maximum backroom density, reducing space
requirements and backroom costs. In addition, the
new universal interface will accommodate future
Motorola mobile computers, and in the near future,
the most popular current Motorola mobile computers
via an adapter — eliminating the high cost of
swapping and replacing accessories in the
backroom and beyond.
A modular line for
unsurpassed flexibility
The modular architecture of the MC9500-K accessory
family provides an unprecedented flexibility that
further reduces the required accessory investment.
For example, the four bay wall cradle can be
converted to a four bay desk cradle with the
purchase of a new base. A multi-bay cradle can
be converted into a multi-slot battery charger —
without changing the power supply, bracket or
cables. In addition, separate components allow you
to buy what you need today and add what you need
tomorrow. For example, a single-bay desk or vehicle
cradle can be purchased individually and a spare
battery charger added at a later time.
A new connection point simplifies
accessory management — and
protects device ergonomics
Until now, snap-on accessories typically attached to
the bottom of the mobile computer, adding length,
interfering with grip and often requiring detachment
prior to charging. Instead, Motorola has created a
single universal I/O connector on the back of the
MC9500-K that allows cradling of the MC9500-K with
or without snap on accessories attached. In addition,
the new accessory attachment point maintains
ergonomic balance, ensuring user comfort when the
MC9500-K is utilized with specialized attachments —
such as cables or a magnetic stripe reader.
Groundbreaking battery management
The MC9500-K battery provides users and backroom
managers with unprecedented battery intelligence.
Information indicators on the battery itself reveal
the remaining charge level and whether or not
the battery is healthy enough to hold a full charge
and last a full shift — or has reached its end of
life. Whether the battery is in the MC9500-K or in
a battery charger, the easy-to-read indicators are
visible. As a result, end-users always have a full
battery at the start of every shift, protecting against
costly downtime. Backroom managers know when
to retire batteries, enabling more efficient and
effective management of the spare battery pool.
Built to last
While most accessories are built to last for the lifecycle
of the host mobile device, Motorola's new MC9500-K
Universal Accessory line is built to last beyond the
life cycle of a mobile computer. Insertion ratings, field
replaceable parts, universal cables and more provide
the durability and flexibility required to support
multiple generations of Motorola mobile computers.
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