Datalogic Falcon X3 Quick Reference Manual page 3

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F – Ergonomic & Rugged
Form
The Falcon comes in two form factors to tackle the differing scanning intensities found in an
enterprise. A pistol grip version with numeric keypad tackles the high volume scan and quantity entry
found at the receiving dock. While a hand held with alpha numeric keypad better suits the lighter pick
and pack duty of preparing goods for shipment. The Falcon's low weight balances a large 3.5" display
with a full size keyboard and a single piece 5000 mAh battery into both of these packages. The three
indicators lights on the Falcon forehead serve as quick visual reminders to power capability, keyboard
state and scan performance.
Function
The Falcon must do more than function for a full shift, it must survive daily abuse and trauma. The
Falcon meets the classic drop criteria of 6 feet (1.8 meter) and repeated tumbles from lower heights.
Coupled with an IP64 sealing against water and dust allows the Falcon to literally take an industrial
pounding. Plastic key caps with metal snap dome actuation withstand not only the abusive
environment but the heavy use found in third party logistics centers, literally millions of cycles per
year.
Feel
Falcon delivers Datalogic's trademark ergonomics in a contoured package. An arched pistol grip
handle and ergonomic trigger make the rapid receiving of goods comfortable through out the day.
Falcon numeric and alphanumeric keyboards use a phone key layout placing numeric keys at the
device top with navigation, scan and enter keys. This highly functional layout places high use keys at
the user's finger tips. Maximized key sizes drive additional user efficiency with or with out gloves. A
crystal clear QVGA display and back lit keyboard make the Falcon readable in dark back corners or
full sunlight.
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D – Easy and Intuitive
Develop
The Falcon leverages Datalogic's open source software development kit (SDK) for creating
applications. The Datalogic™ SDK provides a set of libraries allowing easy application development
using C++, .NET and Java programming languages. Both MCL Collection and Wavelink® Studio™
offer additional solutions to enable development. For terminal emulation environments available tools
include the Wavelink Industrial Browser™, Wavelink Terminal Emulation, and Wavelink Speakeasy.
Each of these is implemented solely on the mobile device using scripting so no host changes are
required! For WMS or ERP systems requiring more customization, Vo-CE provides both speech
recognition and text to speech interface capabilities.
Deploy
Wavelink device management tools make the Falcon an easy device to both deploy and maintain.
Datalogic Desktop and Configuration Utilities deliver unprecedented ability to customize device
configuration to the use environment or process. For small or remote installations, Scan to Configure
provides simple barcodes that anyone can use to configure the Falcon.
Direct
The Datalogic Firmware Utility is a powerful tool for upgrading Datalogic mobile computer firmware.
Wavelink Avalanche™ provides a clear and complete view of the state of your Datalogic Mobile
Computer assets. This powerful interface shows all the devices under management and the last time
they have been updated at a glance. Wavelink Remote Control allows an administrator to remotely
diagnose and remedy both applications and device settings, or even provide assisted guidance. For