Prolificx announces Vector 300DM product

07 January 2007

Windows® CE .NET based Open Telematics Platform released

Prolificx Ltd, a supplier of generic Telematics hardware platforms, announced today the addition of the Vector 300DM to its Vector range of products. The Vector 300 family of devices are open hardware platforms, running Windows CE and .NET Compact Framework incorporating a wide range of wired and wireless connectivity options making them particularly suited to Telematics and M2M applications.

Gareth Evans, Prolificx’ Vector 300 Product manager stated “We are excited to be extending our product range to include integrated support for customers to communicate over the ORBCOMM satellite network. Adding satellite network communications opens up new opportunities for our customers to operate in areas where cellular coverage cannot be guaranteed. The dual mode capability of both GPRS and Satellite ensures that data can be transmitted in the most economical manner depending on urgency and nature of the data”

Zvi Huber, General Manager, Stellar Satellite Communications adds “By integrating Stellar’s DS100 ORBCOMM modem into their Vector 300 product range, Prolificx have created a fully embedded .NET programmable device operating on the ORBCOMM network. By providing the .NET Compact Framework programming environment with which millions of programmers worldwide are conversant, Prolificx have made a huge step forwards in opening up usage of the ORBCOMM network

The Vector 300DM’s Features include

• Windows CE 5.0 plus .NET Compact Framework
• Intel PXA270 XScale Processor
• 20 channel High Sensitivity SiRF STAR III GPS
• GSM/GPRS communications
• DS100 ORBCOMM Modem
• Bluetooth
• USB Host and slave
• Digital and Analog I\O
• 3 Axis Accelerometer
• CAN, J1708, RS485 and RS232 interface
• SD Card
• Supports 12V and 24 Automotive power systems with on-board battery backup and low power wakeup modes

About Prolificx
Prolificx is a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded hardware for Telematics and M2M applications. Targeted at system integrators, fleet managers and software developers, the Prolificx range of standard off the shelf and custom ODM solutions, integrate the latest technological advances in communications, tracking, and networking to provide rugged, reliable, and cost effective mobile device platforms. Prolificx designed and manufactured products are used globally in applications such as mobile gateways, vehicle tracking, and location based services.