I like TCs. Nothing like a device with no fan or moving parts in a plant environment. Especially if not the cleanest. USB can handle most all new devices. Also a TC will offer a layer of protection for viruses if not joined to the domain - but I hear in 10 they must be joined which disturbs me. Much less footprint than a PC and can be mounted on posts or columns easier.
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From: "jlehr@... [vantage]"
Date:07/21/2014 2:03 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: vantage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Vantage] Shop Floor Data Collection Hardware
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<p></p><p><span>Vantage 8.03.408!</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>Looking for opinions, and not about why we are still on 8.03.xx :o)</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>We currently have four (4) Data Collection stations setup on the Shop Floor. I am using Thin Clients with Windows embedded and running a TS session to a TS Server to run Vantage Data Collection.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>I would like to have printers at each station (paper and label). I also want to move to barcoding at each.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>My questions: 1) What do you prefer, Thin Client or Desktop PC? 2) What works best with additional hardware (i.e. printers and bar code hardware), Thin Client or Desktop PC?</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>Thanks much.</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span>Jeff</span></p><p></p>
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