MC70 Handheld Mobile Computer

Put the power of a cell phone, PDA, computer, scanner and imager in the hands of your mobile workers with the first rugged enterprise digital assistant. Designed to withstand all-day everyday use in nearly any environment, this rugged compact device delivers true anywhere anytime wireless WAN/LAN/PAN voice and data communications, including superior voice functionality, data capture and the power to run nearly any application.

This device provides everything your mobile task workers need to achieve a new level of enterprise productivity — whether they are in the warehouse, on the delivery route, on the retail floor taking inventory, or in a hospital.

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Lightwight yet rugged
Built for year-round use in nearly any environment with industry-leading double impact testing (drop and tumble), IP54 sealing, and integrated antennas.

Intel™ XScale PXA270 @ 624 Mhz
Offers desktop-like multimedia performance with lower power requirements.

Microsoft™ Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium or Phone Edition
Integrated multimedia and persistent memory.

Voice and high-speed wireless data
WWAN: GSM/EDGE and CDMA-EVDO Rev. 0 compatibility.

WLAN: 802.11a/b/g tri-mode radio; comprehensive VoIP support
Provides cost-effective voice and data connectivity in the office.

WPAN: Bluetooth v1.2, Class II
Includes wireless modem, printing synchronization, and more.

High quality speakerphone, microphone and transducer
Offers superior voice quality and performance.

On-board advanced data capture: 1D and 2D bar code scanning from near contact to 55 in./139.7cm.
Automate and error proof data collection and increase productivity.

3.5 in. QVGA color screen
Easy to view in any lighting.

Multiple keyboard options: QWERTY or numeric
Meets diverse user and application needs.

Support for standard and extended cards
Provides additional memory and expandable functionality.

Multiple battery options: standard and extended
Ample power for full shifts in nearly any environment.

2D IMAGER ENGINE

Aiming element (VLD)	650 nm +/- 5 nm

Ambient light immunity	Total darkness to 9,000 ft. candles (96,900Lux)

Field of View	Horizontal - 32.2°; Vertical - 24.5°

Focal distance from front of engine	Near: 5 in. ; Far: 9 in.

Illumination element (LED)	635 nm +/- 20 nm

Optical resolution (gray scale)	640 H x 480 V pixels (gray scale)

Pitch angle	+/- 65° from normal, +/- 60° from normal

Roll	+/- 35° from vertical; 360°

Skew tolerance	+/- 50° from normal

LINEAR 1D SCANNER

Optical resolution	– 0.004 in. minimum element width

Scan angle	47° +/- 3° default; 35° +/- 3° reduced

NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS

Notices and Disclaimers¹	See footnote

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Ambient light	10,000 candles

Data capture options	1D linear, 2D imager

External interfaces	RS232

Memory	64 MB (RAM)/128 MB (ROM) or 128 MB (RAM)/128 MB (ROM)

Operating system (OS)	Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Phone Edition

Processor (CPU)	Intel® XScale™ 624 Mhz processor

Scan rate	104 (+/- 12) scans/sec (bi-directional)

Windows Mobile	Yes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Audio options	Headset jack, Receiver, Software support for full duplex record and playback (stereo)

Dimensions (HxWxD)	6 x 3.1 x 1.5 in (15.3 x 7.6 x 3.7 cm); DCDMA/EVDO Rev. 0 configurations: 6 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (15.3 x 7.9 x 4.4 cm) H x W x D

Display resolution	3.5" QVGA , 65K colors, 240 x 320 (W x L)

Display type	LED backlight, touch screen, TFT-LCD

Expansion slot	SDIO

Keyboard	26 Numeric key; 44 QWERTY key

Network connections	Full-speed USB, host or client, Ethernet (via cradle)

Notification	LED, Vibrator

Rugged	Yes

Weight	LAN/PAN configurations: 11.2 oz. (314 g); WAN/LAN/PAN configurations: 12 oz. (336 g); CDMA/EVDO Rev. 0 configurations: 14.1oz. (400 g)

POWER

Main battery	Rechargeable Li-Ion; 3.7 V; 1900 mAh Smart Battery

Backup battery	Rechargeable Ni-MH battery, 20 mAh, 1.2 V, 1 cell

Extended capacity battery	Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V, 3800 mAh Smart Battery

REGULATORY SPECIFICATIONS

EMC	FCC Part 15 Subpart B, EN 301 489-7, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 55024, EN 301 489-17, EN 55022, EN 301 489-1, ICES 003 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3

Electrical safety	UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1

Environmental	RoHS Directive 2002/95/EEC

Hazardous location certifications	Class I, Division II, A,B,C D (select configurations only)

Laser safety²	IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10, EN 60825-1

RF exposure	788,787,789,2835

Radio	EN 300 328, EN 301 511, EN 300 440-1, EN 300 440-2, FCC Part 22, FCC Part 24

USER ENVIRONMENT

Drop specification	4 ft. drop to concrete, 6 drops per 6 sides over operating temperature range; 5 ft. drop to concrete, 2 drops per 6 sides at ambient temperature of 73° F (23° C)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)	+/-15 kV air discharge; +/-8 kV direct discharge

Environmental sealing	IP54

Humidity	95% non condensing

Operating temperature	14° to 122° F (-10° to 50° C)

Storage temperature	-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) (w/o battery)

Tumble specifications	1,000 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) tumbles (2,000 drops)

WARRANTY

Handheld Warranty	The MC70 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 12 months from date of shipment, provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions.

WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS

Antenna	Internal for LAN, External for WAN

Individual data rates supported	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps

Operating channels	Chan 1-13 (2412-2472 MHz), Chan 8-169 (5040-5845 MHz), Chan 14 (2484 MHz) Japan Only

Security	WPA2; WEP (40 or 128 bit); TKIP; TLS; TTLS (MS-CHAP); TTLS (MS-CHAP v2); TTLS (CHAP); TTLS-MD5; TTLS-PAP; PEAP-TLS; PEAP (MS-CHAP v2); AES; LEAP

Voice communication	Integrated Voice-over-IP ready (P2P, PBX, PTT), Wi-Fi certified, IEEE 802.11a/b/g direct sequence wireless LAN

WLAN	826

WPAN (Bluetooth Support)	Bluetooth v1.2 with BT Explorer

WWAN	GSM/EDGE (850,900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), CDMA-EVDO

¹ Specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTICE: Repairs of this product may require the use of Motorola proprietary parts (and/or Motorola proprietary information). Motorla will sell these parts (and provide this proprietary information) only to end-user customers for self-service. It is Motorola's policy not to sell these parts to third-party service providers and not to allow a third-party service provider to act as an ordering or receiving agent for the parts necessary to repair this product. Applicable in the U.S. For all other countries, please contact your Motorola account manager or the local Motorola Customer Service representative in your area for further details.

Batteries and Battery Accessories

Battery Adapter KT-76490-01R This pack of five MC70/MC75 battery adapter shims is for use with the four slot battery charger.	Battery BTRY-MC7XEAB00 A standard capacity (3600 mAh) Lithium Ion battery for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.
Battery BTRY-KT-1R5X-MC7XR Battery kit includes 3600 mAh spare battery, door and hand strap for the MC70 and MC75 mobile computers.	Battery Door KT-105878-01R A standard capacity battery door for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.
Battery BTRY-KT-1X-MC70R Battery kit includes 1900 mAh spare battery, door and hand strap for the MC70 mobile computer.	Battery KT-79428-01R Battery door and hand strap for the MC70 mobile computer. Accommodates the 1900 mAh spare battery.
Battery BTRY-KT-2X-MC70R Battery kit includes 3800 mAh spare battery, door and hand strap for the MC70 mobile computer.	Battery KT-79429-01R Battery door and hand strap for the MC70 mobile computer. Accommodates the 3800 mAh spare battery.
Battery BTRY-MC70EAB02 A 3800 mAh spare Lithium Ion battery for your MC70 mobile computer.

Cables

DC Line Cord 50-16002-029R DC line cord for MC55, MC70, MC75, MC1000, MC3000, PDT8100, PPT8800 and SPT1800 Mobile Computers.	RS232 Cable 25-63852-01R This cable provides serial communication between the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle and a host computer.
DEX Cable 25-76793-01R This DEX cable allows workers to transmit digital or voice data through their Motorola MC70 or MC75 Digital Assistant Mobile Computer.	USB/Client Communication Cable 25-102775-01R This USB client cable provides superior communication and charging for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.
Modem Inverter Cable 25-70924-03R This modem adapter cable provides modem connectivity to your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.	USB/Client Communication Cable 25-68596-01R This USB active sync cable provides USB communication between the single slot cradle and a host system.
Printer Cable 25-91515-01R This cables connects the MC70 and MC75 mobile computers to a Zebra QL Series Printer.	AC Line Cord 23844-00-00R 3 wire grounded AC line cord, 7.5ft. Associated Country: United States
Printer Cable 25-91518-01R This cables connects the MC70 and MC75 mobile computers to a Zebra Road Warrior Series Printer.	AC Line Cord 50-16000-182R 2 wire ungrounded AC Line Cord. Associated Country: United States
Printer Cable 25-91519-01R This cables connects the MC70 and MC75 mobile computers to an O'Neil MF2T Series Printer.	Auto Charge Cable 25-70979-01R This cable allows terminal charging from an auto cigarette plug.
RS232 Cable 25-102776-01R This RS232 cable provides superior communication and charging for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.	Charge Only Cable 25-95214-01R This charge-only cable provides power to your MC70 Mobile Computer.

Carry Accessories

Fabric Holster 11-77967-01R This holster is designed to protect against the rigors of everyday usage for the MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant.	Rigid Holster 11-70983-01R This rigid clip-on belt holster offers a protective housing designed for fast access and removal of the MC70 Digital Assistant.
Holster U6038DWRSP Holster for MC70 with extended battery.

Chargers

4-Slot Battery Charger SAC7X00-4000CR This battery charger "toaster" charges spare standard and high-capacity batteries for the MC70, MC75 and MC3000 Mobile Computers.	4-Slot Battery Charger SAC7X00-401CR This comprehensive 4-slot charger kit includes charger and power supply for the MC70, MC75 and MC3000 Mobile Computers. Order country specific line cord separately.
4-Slot Battery Charger SAC7X00-400CR This comprehensive 4-slot charger kit includes charger, power supply and US line cord for MC70, MC75 and MC3000 Mobile Computers.

Cradles

1-Slot Serial/USB Charge Cradle CRD7X00-1000RR Single Slot Serial/USB Charge Cradle (w/spare battery charging) for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.	4-Slot Charge Only Cradle Kit CRD7X00-401CR This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers includes a four slot charge only cradle and power supply.
1-Slot Serial/USB Charge Cradle CRD7X00-110RR This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers includes a cradle with spare battery charging, power supply and AC line cord.	4-Slot Ethernet Cradle CRD7000-4000ER Four Slot Ethernet charge cradle for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers. Power supply and AC Line Cord must be ordered separately.
1-Slot Serial/USB Charge Cradle CRD7X00-111RR This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers includes a cradle with spare battery charging and power supply.	4-Slot Ethernet Cradle Kit CRD7000-410ER This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers includes a four slot ethernet cradle, power supply, and US AC line cord.
1-Slot USB to Ethernet Cradle PS6SMC70UE 1-Slot USB to Ethernet Cradle for the MC70 Mobile Computer; equipped with USB port. Available direct from Cradlepoint.	4-Slot Ethernet Cradle Kit CRD7000-411ER This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers includes a four slot ethernet cradle and power supply.
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle CRD7X00-4000CR Four Slot charge only cradle for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers. Power supply and AC Line Cord must be ordered separately.	1-Slot USB to Modem Cradle PS6SMC70M 1-Slot USB to Modem Cradle for the MC70 Mobile Computer; equipped with USB port. Available direct from Cradlepoint.
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle Kit CRD7X00-400CR This comprehensive kit for the MC70 and MC75 mobile computers includes a four-slot charge-only cradle, power supply and US AC line cord.	Vehicle Cradle VCD7X00-P000R This vehicle cradle for your MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers accomodates a standard or extended capacity battery. The cradle is equipped with a serial pass-through for connecting a peripheral device such as a printer.

Mounting Hardware

Wall Mounting Cradle Bracket 8710-050006-01R
Wall Mount Cradle Bracket for mounting 4-Slot Cradles Only.

Power Supplies

Power Supply 50-14000-249R Power supply used with MC50, MC1000 Single Slot Cradles and MC55, MC70, MC75, MC1000, MC3000 and MC3100 Cable Chargers.	Power Supply KT-14000-148R Power supply used with MC50, MC1000, Four Slot Cradles and MC55, MC70, MC75, MC3000, MC3100, MC9000, WT4000 Single Slot Cradles.
Power Supply for 4-Slot Cradles 50-14000-241R This versatile power supply is for a variety of rugged, digital-assisted, RFID, voice-directed and vehicle mounted mobile computers.

Protection Accessories

Screen Protector KT-67525-01R
This handy screen protector, available in packs of three, safeguards the display of your MC50, MC55, MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.

Snap-ons

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) MSR7000-100R This magnetic stripe reader enables field personnel to use their MC70 or MC75 Mobile Computers to process purchases and perform other transactions.	USB Portable Host Modem Dongle PS6U1M This lightweight portable USB modem attachment snaps onto Motorola mobile computers, allowing remote synchronization.
Mobile Payment Module (U.S.) This versatile three-track device allows for real-time and on-the-spot payment processing and more.	Mobile Payment Module - Chip and PIN (Outside U.S.) Turns your MC70 or MC75 mobile computer into a mobile point of sale device capable of Chip and PIN transactions.
Modem Kit KT-76270-01R This kit includes the modem dongle and inverter cable for easy attachment to the Motorola MC70 and MC75 Mobile Computers.	RS507 Hands-Free Corded/Cordless Imager This rugged scanner boasts advanced ergonomics and Bluetooth cordless capability, allowing unparalleled comfort and freedom of movement.
Snap-on Handle 21-70982-01R This snap-on handle for the Motorola MC70 Mobile Computer provides more comfortable and productive data capture in the field.	Snap-on Pistol Grip Cleat 21-91535-01R This spare cleat attaches to the back of your MC70 Mobile Computer to accommodate the Snap on Pistol Grip Handle.

Stylus

Stylus 000002-03R
Spring-loaded stylus, 3-pack, tethered

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