PHOENIX-2 RUGGED PORTABLE COMPUTER
PGI: Phoenix Group Inc.
> Intel SL Enhanced 486DX-33
w/Coprocessor
> Hands Free Voice Recognition
> Wireless LAN Connectivity
Multi-Cell, Multi-User
> Heads Up Display
> Modular Design
> Small, Rugged Construction
> Optional '486DX2-66
> Up to 680 MByte Internal Fixed Disk
> Up to 32 MBytes of RAM
> Two PCMCIA Slots
> Serial/Parallel/SCSI-2/VGA-LCD/
Mouse/Keyboard/ISA Buss Ports
> MS-DOS/UNIX/Windows Compatibility
> PEN-DOS/Windows for PEN Computing
Compatibility
> Four to Eight Hour Battery Life
> Weighs Less than 2 Pounds
> Optional Pen Based 640 x 480 Tablet
> Operating Temperature: -20¡C to 71¡C
The PHOENIX-2 is a modular, rugged, portable,
state-of-the-art workstation specifically designed for
mobile environments featuring hands-free use through
its combination of heads-up display and voice recogni-
tion capability. The PHOENIX-2 system offers total
workstation capability including wireless connectivity
to local and wide area networks. Being both modular
and reconfigurable, the PHOENIX-2 is a cost effective
solution to accomplishing multiple tasks.
The system consists of ergonomic modules which can be
integrated by the user. The basic modules are: Portable
Processor, key pads, integrated voice/display headsets,
touch/pen tablet, and a myriad of tested PCMCIA modules.
The modules are packaged to survive harsh environments
such as outdoors and industrial factory floors.
PORTABLE PROCESSOR
The Portable Processor module is the heart of
the PHOENIX-2. The Processor is a battery powered, IBM
PC compatible system incorporating an SL Enhanced
486DX processor (33MHz), up to 32 MB of plug-in
DRAM, up to 680 MBytes of internal IDE/ATA fixed disk,
LCD-VGA Video ports, two RS232/422 ports, a SCSI-2
port, ISA port, Mouse port, Keyboard port, and 2
PCMCIA card slots (type 2 and 3) which will accommodate
a wide variety of peripheral devices including NV RAM
(Flash), Wireless LAN, FAX modems, and additional hard
disk drives.
The Processor module weighs less than two pounds and can
be vehicle or belt mounted. It is companion belt mounted,
and its hot swap battery pack weighs less than 2 pounds
(with battery which can be charged in seconds) and
contains the power and reset switches, a fuel gauge, and
a Microsoft compatible pointing device.
The Portable Processor operates with MS-DOS 6.2, Windows
3.1, SCO UNIX or OS/2 Version 2 (PEN versions when using
the optional touch/pen tablet). Extensive power and
environmental management features incorporated in the
hardware and firmware insure the longest possible battery
life. An AC adapter is available which permits operation
with input voltages of 90 to 260 Volts AC as well as from
an optional DC adapter. The PHOENIX-2 is also available
as an integrated pen based unit.(See separate data sheets)
DISPLAY HEADSETS
The PHOENIX-2 operates with several different headsets.
The display only headset is used when visual data is
required. The visual displays, available in heads-up format,
are 720 x 280 pixels or 1024 x 786 pixels (1st Q 1995),
graphics monochrome. Any of the headsets are available with
audio capability for use with the PGI speech recognition
options.
KEYBOARD/TOUCH TABLET
The PHOENIX-2 can be configured with two different rugged
keyboards (as well as a standard PS/2 desktop keyboard). PGI
can supply a 58 key enhanced, sealed, miniature keyboard
suitable for belt mounting or a custom keyboard designed for
a specific application. A hand held, tethered, touch screen
display is available as an option. It features a 7.5 inch
(diagonal) backlit STN VGA display with a touch screen and
integral passive writing pen. When using the touch tablet,
PGI recommends the use of PEN-DOS or Windows for pen
computing.
SPEECH RECOGNITION PACKAGE
For true hands free operation, PGI offers a voice
recognition package consisting of a noise canceling micro-
phone, earphone, and software package supporting either
speaker dependent or speaker independent operation.
Vocabularies can be fixed (up to 350 words) or unlimited
with trainability.
WIRELESS LAN
When applications require multiuser access to a
network, PGI can provide a complete local area or wide
area network system (LAN or WAN) which features spread
spectrum, frequency hopping, 2.4 GHz operation and a data
rate of up to 1 Mbit/second using Ethernet 802.3 protocol.
Using the PGI Access Point base station controller (a 16
bit ISA module), the user may connect to a hard wired
Ethernet LAN and/or a WAN (wide area network). The
user multi-cell capability in that the system can accommo-
date both voice and data with over 60 users in each cell.
PCMCIA OPTIONS
The inclusion of two PCMCIA slots in the Portable
Processor permits an infinite number of configurations,
based on user needs. Some available options include:
> 14.4 KBaud FAX Modem
> Up to 540 Mbyte Fixed Disk Drive
> Nonvolatile Static RAM up to 16 Mbytes
> Nonvolatile Flash RAM up to 80 Mbytes
> GPS Position Location Module
ACCESSORIES
Accessories are available to support operation of the
PHOENIX-2 system. These include:
> Additional Nickle-Metal Hydride Battery Packs
> Battery Charger
> AC Adapter
> DC Adapter
> Vehicle Mounting Tray with Integral Power Supply
> Custom Vehicle Docking Stations
> AC Docking Station (accessing the ISA Buss with integral
power supply and slots for up to 3 full size 16 bit ISA
accessory modules).
> 1/2 page thermal line printer
> Optical Disk
OEM APPLICATIONS
For embedded OEM applications, PGI can furnish the Portable
Processor board set containing all the ports described
above plus a Berg style head connector for use with up to
two floppy disk drives.
SPECIFICATIONS
PORTABLE PROCESSOR
CPU Intel SL Enhanced 486DX,
33 MHz
Memory Up to 32 Mbytes of RAM
(2 Mbytes standard)
BIOS AMI
Op. System MS-DOS 6.2, Windows 3.1
OS/2 V.2.1 and PEN equivalents
with optional tablet
Coprocessor Internal to the SL Enhanced
DiskDrive 40 to 680 Mbytes (internal)
Ports 2-RS232/422
PS/2 Keyboard
External VGA and LCD
connectors
Parallel Printer
PCMCIA Type 2 and 3
connectors
SCSI-2
ISA Buss
Mouse
Input power and system reset
Heads-up display connectors
Size 6.41" W x 4.69" H x 2.62" D
6.41" W x 4.69" H x 3.31" D
(accomodates an optional PC-
104 Module or equivalent)
Weight 1.7 lbs.
BATTERY
Size 4.76" W x 4.03" H x 1.82" D
Weight 1.9 lbs.
Functions Power supply, Power-on switch,
Reset button, Resume button,
miniature trackball, Fuel Gauge
Batteries 10.7 Volt rechargeable Nickle-
Metal Hydride Pack
Battery Life 4 to 8 hours
Recharge Less than 1 hour
TABLET RESOLUTION
Resolution 640 x 480 Pel monochrome
STN VGA
Size 7.4" Diagonal
Lighting Backlit
Gray shades 16
Overlay Resistive
Resolution 1024 dots per axis
Data Entry Nonmetallic pen
Weight 1.9 lbs.
Optional Active matrix color
HEADS-UP DISPLAYS
Monochrome
Resolution 720 x 280 Pel full graphics display
1024 x 768 Pel SVGA
compatible(1st Q 1995)
Contrast Ratio 70:1
Refresh Rate 50 Hz
Video Mem. 1 Mbyte
Mounting On helmet, Heads-up type
display
Weight 0.5 lbs.
Display Type LED
Reliability >200,000 Hours
ENVIRONMENT
Op Temp -20¡C to 71¡C
Op Humidity 98% Relative Humidity
Shock No damage - 3 foot drop
Vibration Hard mounted in service vehicle
Rain Sealed unit resists water and dust
intrusion for outdoor use
EMI Meets FCC Part 15 Class A
Note: Specifications subject to change without prior notice
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc.
OS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM.
PGI: Phoenix Group, Inc.
204 Terminal Drive
Plainview, NY 11803
phone: 516-349-1919
fax: 516-349-1926
Last modified: Wed Aug 16 14:58:09 1995