Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal (Popular Device)
Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal - A customer-based handheld PDA
Casio is not a brand that possess all-round high-end devices that serve multiple purposes. When there's a need for an entry level terminal, Casio provides the customers with the Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal. This is the cheapest PDA currently sold and contains various function that suits your every basic logistics and inventory management process. A device with reasonable price and massive ultilities is certainly one that you should consider intergrating into the system.
All the features and benefits of Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal
The pursuit of a device that is uncompromized in usage had led Casio to the creation of DT-970. The result is a terminal with an ergonomic body designed for users with either preferred hands. This PDA is also easy to get a hold of its grip and to operate in different types of working environments that require durability and reliability. Its degisns and features are the key contributors to that.
1. A human-centered design with comfortable holding grip
The body shape of the Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal is built for maximum comfortability in the hands. The fingers can now be rested firmly and relaxedly on the back of the device. This factor allows its users to proceed to a much more effortless working process and movements - such as grasping, lifting and gripping.
2. Brilliant design for one-hand operation
In order to satisfy the commercial customers and ensure an easy operation all round, Casio decided to make its terminal as small as possible. Therefore, you as a customer can have what we call a "one-hand process" where you can proceed through your task with your device in one hand only. The scanning process can be done with ease where or however the terminal is held.
3. Rugged body for an entry level terminal
Casio wasted no tome on developing a body for DT-970 that can withstand almost every single diffucult environment. Physical trauma has nothing on the device since it can hold itself together from multiple drops up to 2 meters. The IP67 water and dust resistance means it can work even in the process of manufacturing. The subzero situation is even possible down to -20 degree celcius.
4. Useful keyboard for smooth operation
Keyboard is designed with reasonable travel distance and backlighting. This allows the terminal to work in dark places.
5. Large screen with great visibility
The Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal comes with a 2.3 inch screen and the resolution of 128 x 128. There are several functions that go along with the screen to ensure readability such as font enlargement and red screen as an error indicator.
6. Flexibility to ensure higher performance
a. Scan angle control
It's possible to modify the angle of the reader to improve scanning performance. This works effectively against larger or adjacent barcodes.
b. High-speed transfer
DT-970 has the ability to transfer files at high speed to ensure communication at any places in your warehouse.
c. Cloning using wireless technology
It's advised to create slave terminals by cloning to serve as replacements in case the main terminals are in maintenance. The process of cloning can be achieved through wireless technology (Bluetooth®/IrDA) which is easily supported by the terminal itself.
d. Wireless connection to mobile devices
With Bluetooth HID onboard, it'ss much easier for the Casio DT-970 Portable Data Terminal to connect to a tablet or a mobile device. Use the Casio PDA to scan for a tablet then pair the perminal to that tablet. The process is proved to be useful in various working conditions. The terminal can also be connected to a tablet via USB cable.
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DT-970 M50E |
DT-970 M51E |
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CPU |
32-bit CPU |
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Environment |
Drop Durability |
2.0m |
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Dust/Water-proof |
IP67 (compliant with IEC60529 standard) |
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Operating Temperature |
–20°C to 50°C |
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Memory |
RAM |
8MB (User area: Approx.3MB) |
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F-ROM |
32MB (User area: Approx.28MB) |
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Display |
LCD |
5.8cm (2.3 inches) 128x128 dots |
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Indicator |
3-color (blue, green, red) LED |
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Input |
Keyboard |
Power key, CLR key, BS key, S key, four direction keys, L/R keys, |
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Trigger Key |
3 (at center, left, and right) |
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Scanner |
Type |
Semi-conductor laser |
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Laser opening |
Downward |
Straight |
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Interface |
Bluetooth ® |
Bluetooth ® Ver.2.1+EDR (Class2) |
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Infrared |
IrDA Ver.1.0 compatible (Maximum 115.2kbps) |
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Card Slot |
MicroSD Memory Card (SDHC) x 1 |
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USB (Micro-B) |
USB 2.0 Full Speed (Maximum 12Mbps) |
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Power |
MainPower |
AA-size |
Operating period at room temperature : |
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AA-size NiMHbatteries x 2 |
Only NiMH batteries approved by Casio. |
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MemoryBackup |
CR2032×1 |
Memory backup period at room temperature : |
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Vibrator |
Comes standard |
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External Dimensions (W×D×H) |
Approx. 54.0 [52.0 *] x 173.5 x 25.0 [26.9 *] mm * The figure indicates the grip part. |
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Weight |
Approx. 215g (Including AA-size Alkaline batteries x 2) |
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Type |
Resolution |
Readable Distance |
Readable symbologies |
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1D Symbologies |
0.127mm |
DT-970 M50E:
45mm
DT-970 M51E:
40mm |
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, |
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Stacked |
0.127mm |
GS1 DataBar Stacked, |

