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THORTM Vehicle-Mounted Computer
LXE Inc., an EMS Technologies company, has changed the face of warehouse efficiency
with the Thor vehicle mounted computer. With an Intel® Atom Z530 processor and up
to 2 GB of RAM, the Thor computer can handle the demands of your warehousing operation.
Flexible and adaptable, the Thor revolutionizes mobile computing for business by
addressing the challenge of minimizing overhead and increasing ROI that all supply
chain operations experience. These challenges are smartly met with intuitive design
and unprecedented flexibility, underscoring three main features:
Quick Mount Smart Dock
In the past, a vehicle mounted computer was permanently affixed onto a particular
machine, such as a forklift. When the forklift was not in use for any reason, the
computer attached to it was idle, as well. LXE solved that problem with the Quick
Mount Smart Dock. The Thor vehicle mounted computer can be removed from one dock
to another, quickly and easily, virtually eliminating computer downtime. The Quick
Mount Smart Dock can be purchased separately, so it’s not necessary to buy a computer
for every vehicle.
Field-Replaceable Front Pane
In a warehouse environment, even the most rugged vehicle mounted computer will break.
The abuses that are sustained in shift after shift of hard use means, that eventually
the computer will experience downtime due to a broken keyboard or screen. But the
THOR features a field-replaceable front panel, which is easily swapped out with
only a screwdriver. The front panel on the Thor vehicle mounted computer comes with
components in a variety of configurations to address different applications, and
meet your needs. Swap out keyboard configurations, add a touch screen, a defroster
or expand Flash memory without sending the computer out for upgrades or repairs.
Ignition Control
With other vehicle mounted computers, when you turn the vehicle on, the operator
has to also remember to turn the computer on; likewise with turning the unit off.
LXE designed the THOR computer to automatically turn on or off when the vehicle
is turned on or off, saving the operator valuable time. But, if the unit needs to
stay on, or if the operator needs to put it in sleep mode, it’s as easy as pushing
a button.
The Thor was developed to meet the unique needs of your operation. It is adaptable,
enabling on-the-fly customization with a minimum of downtime so you can keep your
investment working for you. It’s a leap forward, and the competition will be years
catching up!
*This article is the opinion of Verified, and not an official LXE document.