Hi,
Time to replace the laptop I use for PLC (AllenBradley) programming. The old laptop got wet & can’t be economically repaired. Out IT department is recommending a "Ruggedized" type of computer since this is the second unit we had that died a horrible premature death. I'm looking at the Panasonic line of "Semi-Rugged" laptops. The TB-52 model has a serial port, 15" screen, waterproof keyboard & touchpad, shock resistant hard drive, magnesium alloy outer shell and a card slot interface. The main concern I have is whether the "PC Card Type II x I" expansion slot is compatible with the AllenBradley PCMK DH+ unit. Their telephone support person says that it is compatible with PCMCIA, but I don’t trust them. I really have to have this communication card. Has anyone used this combination before?
Thanks BD
Time to replace the laptop I use for PLC (AllenBradley) programming. The old laptop got wet & can’t be economically repaired. Out IT department is recommending a "Ruggedized" type of computer since this is the second unit we had that died a horrible premature death. I'm looking at the Panasonic line of "Semi-Rugged" laptops. The TB-52 model has a serial port, 15" screen, waterproof keyboard & touchpad, shock resistant hard drive, magnesium alloy outer shell and a card slot interface. The main concern I have is whether the "PC Card Type II x I" expansion slot is compatible with the AllenBradley PCMK DH+ unit. Their telephone support person says that it is compatible with PCMCIA, but I don’t trust them. I really have to have this communication card. Has anyone used this combination before?
Thanks BD