The Intermec 2480 has been designed to provide uninterrupted service and ease of use in even the most demanding industrial environments. Available with a range of keypad, memory, storage and connectivity options, the 2480 is a flexible solution for critical shop floor data collection including process tracking, labor collection, and time and attendance applications. For a larger display, see the Intermec 2481. For a wireless data collection solution for your enterprise, see the Intermec 2485 and 2486.

FEATURES

• Compact, industrial design
• Robust data collection
• Flexible, open connectivity
• Rapid application development

INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH
With a compact die cast aluminum case, environmental sealing and power protection, the 2480 Series terminal is designed to withstand all the punishment your shop floor can deliver. Beyond its ruggedness, the 2480 Series delivers timely, accurate data for your mission critical manufacturing systems.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
The 2480 Series provides the configuration flexibility you need. Choose Ethernet, wireless or serial connections to your enterprise system. With the 2.4 GHz wireless models, you can easily change configurations of manufacturing work cells. The 2480 Series supports client/server and terminal emulation host environments. It’s also compatible with Intermec CrossBar® networks.

EXPANDED FUNCTIONALITY
To expand the functionality of the 2480 Series, two ports for bar code input devices and a serial port to connect a printer or scale have been included. There’s also an optional integrated badge scanner, digital input/output and two additional serial ports to accommodate even the most demanding data collection requirements.

INDUSTRY STANDARD DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
You can dramatically reduce development time and cost for creating shop floor solutions of the 2480 Series Terminal by using industry standard, Microsoft® C, or with EZBuilder™, Intermec’s rapid application development tool.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Extend the functionality of the 2480 Series with a variety of keypad, memory, storage and connectivity options.

Physical Characteristics
Height: 24.4 cm (9.6")
Length: 27.2 cm (10.7"); 28.7 cm (11.3")
with badge scanner
Depth: 9.9 cm (3.9")
Weight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
Environment
Operating temperature: -20º to 50ºC
(-4º to 122ºF)
Storage temperature: -20º to 60ºC
(-4º to 140ºF)
Humidity: Non-condensing (0 to 95% RH)
Sealing: Die cast aluminum case.
NEMA5/IP53 sealing for dust, moisture
and splashing.
Power
Operating: 95 - 250 volts AC, 50/60 Hz
Power protection: Handles 1 second
dropouts
Memory Backup: Rechargeable NiCad
battery pack
Memory
RAM: 1MB Total
Non-volatile memory: 2MB; option for
2MB additional, 4MB total
Extended Memory: 2MB Flash; 2MB or
4MB SRAM
Displays
CGA compatible LCD with backlight
2481/86: 12 lines by 40 characters per line
Display up to 24 lines
Keyboards
Alphanumeric: 59 key elastomeric; PC
style QWERTY layout; 5 shiftable function
keys
Oversized function/numeric: 35 key
elastomeric; 10 separate function keys
Time and Attendance: 35 key membrane,
10 separate function keys
Terminal Emulation: templates for IBM
5250, IBM 3270 and ANSI/VT
Input Ports
2 bar code input ports
Digital input/output: 4 optically isolated
sense inputs; 4 two form C output relays,
dry contacts
External speaker connection
Bar Code Symbologies
Code 39, 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar,
UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 11, Code
93 and 93i, Plessey, MSI, Code 16K, PDF-
417 supported using tethered scanner
Wired Data Communication
2481:
Ethernet: 10BaseT
Serial Ports: RS-232, RS-232/422/485
Integrated RF Module
2486:
Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz frequency
band, actual frequencies in use vary by
country
WLI Forum OpenAir
Type: Frequency Hopping Spread
Spectrum
Data Rate: 1.6 Mbps, .8 Mbps fallback
Range*: From 1500+ ft (450+ m) to 500 ft
(150 m) depending on environment
IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi Certified
Type: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Data Rate: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps with Auto
fallback for increased range
Range* at 1 Mbps: From 1750 ft (533 m)
to 165 ft (50 m) depending on environment
Range* at 11 Mbps: From 525 ft (160
m) to 80 ft (24 m) depending on environment
Security: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
- 64 or 128 bit encryption
* Unlimited range with roaming
Host Support Direct Connect
Host Environment: IBM AS/400, S/390,
Digital, HP, UNIX with Telnet Services
Connectivity: Ethernet, serial
Communication: TCP/IP, XMODEM/
YMODEM
Terminal Emulation: TN 5250, TN 3270,
VT/ANSI
Host Support via DCS 300 Server
Host Environment: IBM AS/400, S/390,
Digital, HP, UNIX
Connectivity: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet,
Token Ring, Twinax, Coax, SDLC
Communications: TCP/IP, SNA, TCP/IP
socket pass through
Terminal Emulation: IBM SNA 5250, 3270,
ANSI/VT 100, 220, 320, and Screen
Mapping
Web-based: dcBrowser™ for HTML
applications
Language Support
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
and Thai. Localized fonts, keypads and
Getting Started Guide.
Supports additional single and double
byte fonts.
Badge Scanner
• Visible light badge scanner
• Infrared light badge scanner
Accessories
Wall or desk mount brackets, Programmer’s
Software Kit (PSK), Adapter for third
serial port (9 pin RS-232)
Regulatory Approvals
UL Listed, UL 1950 and C22.2 No. 950,
TÜV GS Licensed, EN 60950, FCC Part 15,
Canada, RSS210 and ICES 003 Class B,
EN 55022/CISPR 22, Class B, ETS 300 826,
ETS 300 328, Compliant with European
Directives CE Marked