The Portable Terminal model PT-860 is a rugged, compact and light-weight handheld computer with a 16-bit CPU, up to 512 KB RAM storage, backlit graphic LCD, keyboard and RS232 interface. The PT860 incorporates an emulated MS-DOS system that provides users a PC/AT compatible environment to develop and use the application sottware. This versatile handheld computer is suitable for a wide range of automatic identification applications like item tracking, inventory control, job cost analysis, production control, quality control, order entry, van sales, record-keeping, shipping & receiving, video tape rental and data processing out in the field.

The PT-860 also supports bar code scanner interface to read bar code labels and is ideal for applications with bar code input. The PT-860 operates by use of either a rechargeable NiCd pack or four AA alkaline batteries, and the system also incorporates a power management circuit with active, standby and shutdown modes to efficiently control power consumption. A lithium backup battery protects data stored in the RAM when the power from the main battery has been used up or removed.