BIP-6000 Achieves MIL-STD-810F Certification
ZELIENOPLE, PA, December 1, 2009 - SDG Systems, LLC (SDG) announced today the MIL-STD-810F certification of the Bluebird® Pidion® BIP-6000. The MIL-STD-810F testing was completed by a A2LA-accredited laboratory in the United States. Based upon the satisfactory completion of the MIL-STD-810F tests, the BIP-6000 is now certified under the following testing methods:
- Method 501.4 - High Temperature: Operation (+60C) and Storage (+70C)
- Method 502.4 - Low Temperature: Operation (-30C), Storage (-40C), and Manipulation (-30C)
- Method 503.4 - Temperature Shock: Low (-35C) and High (+65C)
- Method 506.4 - Rain and Blowing Rain
- Method 507.4 - Humidity
- Method 510.4 - Blowing Sand and Dust
- Method 514.5 - Vibration
- Method 500.4 - Altitude: Storage/Air Transport, Operating/Air Carriage, and Rapid Decompression
- Method 516.5 - Mechanical Shock: Transit Drop
"The MIL-STD-810F certification underscores the ruggedness of the BIP-6000," said Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems. "The certification demonstrates the ability of the BIP-6000 to be used in such demanding environments as military and high-altitude operations, field service, warehouse management and others. SDG Systems is committed to working with the military and its suppliers, providing Windows Mobile and customized Linux solutions to meet rigorous military standards, such as the DISA Unix STIG as part of DIACAP compliance."
Bluebird Soft also expressed enthusiasm at the announcement. "We are pleased that the BIP-6000 has received US military certification. The completion of this certification assures our customers and partners, like SDG Systems, that Bluebird Soft is fully committed to offering innovative products that can endure and operate under the most extreme environmental conditions," said Jang-Won Lee, President of Bluebird Soft.
The rugged BIP-6000 mobile computer features an 806MHz processor, Windows Mobile® 6.1 or Linux, quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data communications, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, RFID reader, 1D/2D barcode scanner, QWERTY or numeric keypad, and 3.5" (480x640 resolution) VGA TouchWindow screen. The BIP-6000 starts at $1560 in single-unit quantities. Quantity discounts and a reseller program are available. Please contact SDG Systems for further information.
About SDG Systems
SDG Systems, LLC is dedicated to equipping the mobile user with productivity-enhancing products and services. SDG Systems has been developing and supporting Linux system software since 2001.
In addition to offering ruggedized hardware platforms, SDG Systems provides development and support services to organizations with special hardware needs. SDG Systems has developed Linux operating system support for various USB, Bluetooth® and CompactFlash® devices, including USB cellular support and support of a partner to enable communication with military radios. SDG Systems is capable of implementing full Linux ports to various hardware platforms as well as implementing VHDL or Verilog FPGA designs.
About Bluebird Soft
Bluebird Soft Inc. manufactures the Pidion product line of diverse, convergence handheld terminals. Established in 1995, Bluebird Soft has remained devoted to supplying top quality handheld products through its worldwide distribution partners. Bluebird Soft is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.mypidion.com.
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SDG Systems Resells Bluebird Pidion
Zelienople, PA (PRWEB) August 11, 2009 -- SDG Systems, LLC (SDG) announced today that they have signed as a distributor with Bluebird Soft, Inc. "SDG Systems is enthusiastic about our new relationship with Bluebird Soft," said Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems. "Bluebird has a reputation of providing cutting-edge and full-featured rugged mobile hardware platforms at compelling price points. The solutions are unique in the market place from a combination of functionality and pricing."
SDG Systems is now selling and supporting the Bluebird Pidion mobile products, with a focus on the BIP-6000, BIP-1300, and BM-150R PDA and data collection devices. SDG Systems also announced plans to port Linux to the Pidion products. The Linux implementation for the BIP-6000 is currently in progress with a projected completion during the 3rd Quarter, 2009.
Bluebird Pidion Product Descriptions:
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- Bluebird Pidion BIP-6000: Rugged (drop-tested at 1.8m and IP65) PDA/Phone featuring integrated RFID reader, 1D/2D barcode scanning, 806MHz processor, 256MB RAM, GSM/HSDPA for voice and data communications, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3MP camera with autofocus and flash, and 3.5" VGA TouchWindow LCD. Ideal for mobile applications such as parcel delivery, meter reading, and project management. Windows Mobile 6.1 is supported. Prices start in the mid $1600's.
- Bluebird Pidion BIP-1300: Rugged (drop-tested at 1.2m), all-in-one, enterprise PDA/Phone integrated with 2" thermal printer, 1D/2D barcode scanning, Magnetic Card Reader (MCR), Smart Card Reader, GSM/GPRS/EDGE for voice and data communications, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 2MP camera. Ideal for mobile applications such as POS, ticketing, and in-flight sales. Windows Mobile 5.0 is supported. Prices start in the low $1500's.
- Bluebird Pidion BM-150R: Rugged (drop-tested at 1.2m), enterprise PDA/Phone integrated with GSM/GPRS for voice and data communications, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 1.3MP camera, and 3.5" VGA touch screen. Ideal for mobile applications such as field force automation, GPS tracking applications, and proof of delivery. Windows Mobile 5.0 is supported. Prices start at $599 (see limited-time discount offer below).
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For all of these products, volume discounts are available. SDG Systems is providing a limited-time discount for the rugged BM-150R. The BM-150R-R (with WiFi) is available for $599 and the BM-150R-U (with WiFi and GSM/GPRS) is available for $649. Both models are available now and the discounts will continue through September 30, 2009. Please visit the SDG Systems' Online Store to view additional product information and to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
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Google Android on the Rugged Trimble Nomad
ZELIENOPLE, PA, May 21, 2009 - SDG Systems, LLC (SDG) announced today the availability and support of a developer version of the Trimble® (TDS™) Nomad running Google® Android. The Nomad-Android developer system incorporates the Google Android 1.5 software release and utilizes features specific to the "cupcake" release, like the on-screen keyboard. The Nomad-Android developer system allows developers to implement and test Android 1.5 commercial applications on a ultra-rugged mobile system with a fast 806 MHz processor, up to 2 GB of Flash storage and a full-VGA (640x480 resolution) screen.
In addition, SDG Systems is providing development and support services to organizations with special hardware needs. SDG Systems has developed Linux operating system support for various USB, Bluetooth® and CompactFlash® devices, including USB cellular support and supporting a partner to enable communication with military radios. SDG Systems is capable of implementing full Linux ports to various hardware platforms.
"SDG Systems has been developing and supporting Linux-based mobile devices since 2001," said Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems. "We have the experienced team to develop and support a commercial-quality version of Google Android on rugged mobile platforms. SDG has worldwide deployments of Linux running on the Trimble Nomad and the Google Android platform is a natural extension of our existing Linux implementations. Our goal is to continue to be a world-wide leader of Linux-based software running on rugged mobile platforms."
Google Android's cross-platform development environment offers great benefits to organizations. It allows developers to use their preferred desktop platform for the development of Android applications. The Android 1.5 SDK supports the Eclipse™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE) on Windows®, Mac OS X®, and Linux®. SDG's implementation of Android on the Nomad currently supports adb (the Android Debug Bridge), GPS, 802.11b/g wireless, bar code scanning, touchscreen, backlight, and key entry. Support for the camera, Bluetooth and unlocked GSM (quad-band with EDGE data capability) is expected soon.
The Nomad-Android development system is available to qualifying developers at a 25% discount off the system list price on a maximum of 2 units per organization. Interested organizations and developers should contact SDG Systems by sending e-mail to
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or by calling +1-724-452-9366. Special prices for the Nomad-Android development systems start at $1274 for the Nomad 800B and end at $2249 for the Nomad 800XE. The program runs through July 31, 2009.
Note: This program has been extended to September 30, 2009.
Qt Extended Releases
SDG Systems has released Qt Extended 4.4.3 software for the Trimble Nomad and Recon platforms. SDG has provided enhancements to the standard Qt Extended release including support for installing traditional 'ipk' packages, additional menu items to simplify starting and stopping of networking, and more. The releases my be downloaded at no charge from the respective Recon and Nomad software update directories. In addition to the software updates, the SDK has been updated with an "add-on" package to support developing Qt 4.4.3 applications. The SDK may be found in the standard SDK location.
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ZELIENOPLE, PA, January 11, 2010 - SDG Systems, LLC (SDG) announced today the availability and support of Google® Android™ 1.5 ("Cupcake") on the Bluebird® Pidion® BIP-6000. The Android release on the BIP-6000 is designed for ISVs, VARs and end users to develop and test Android commercial applications on an Enterprise-class, rugged, mobile computer. The BIP-6000 with Android features a fast 806 MHz processor, QWERTY or numeric keypad, 1D bar code scanning, 3MP camera with autofocus and flash, GSM voice, HSDPA 3G cellular data, and a VGA (480x640 resolution) 3.5" TouchWindow LCD screen. The BIP-6000 meets the rigorous MIL-STD-810F military standards for drops, vibration, temperature, pressure, moisture, and sand and dust exposure, ensuring it can perform in harsh environments.
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