By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Consumer grade tablets and mobile solutions will not withstand the tough conditions and wear and tear required by industry applications and harsh environments. Motion Computing’s new LINCWorks products are for these conditions.

Motion Computing is a leading global provider of rugged mobile technology built for business, just  announced their  LINCWorks family of portable, rugged, easily deployed wireless connectivity devices which enable setting up voice and data networks in the most demanding conditions.

The new devices make it easy to instantly create a cohesive WAN/LAN, cell and/or mesh communications infrastructure – anytime, anywhere.  Housed in a tough, NEMA-rated weatherproof case, the units are ideally suited for deployment in harsh, non-traditional environments like construction sites, oil and gas exploration platforms, emergency command centers and anywhere dependable connectivity is needed.

The Motion  mesh network solution can be deployed and configured for operation in a matter of minutes, without the need for a skilled technician.  The units have a ruggedized, tamper-proof form factor that is weather resistant and designed to accept a variety of external peripheral attachments that may be used to further extend the device’s capabilities and functionalities.

Motion provides much more than hardware, with over 15 years of experience designing and deploying over 47 million feet of high density, high throughput 802.11(Wi-Fi), in-building wireless networks for mission-critical environments.

The LINCWorks RDA (Rugged Deploy Anywhere) products are self-contained, portable units built on the latest wireless technology that integrates a proprietary six-antenna array and automated configuration software. These products allow users to quickly establish fast, reliable connectivity for field workers at remote, or temporary worksites even in areas where no supporting infrastructure is available.

“Motion’s products deliver the reliable, self-configuring network connectivity our workers need to move project data and handle their jobs more efficiently.  Because they are rugged and easy to deploy anywhere, we can quickly scale our network as the job site changes,” explains Tim Smith, Project Coordinator at Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company.

Motion rounds out the LINCWorks RDA line with easy-to-add accessories.  These include a high efficiency solar power supply for sites lacking reliable electricity, fixed or rotating cameras for use in security applications.  An expandable mast is also available to increase security camera viewing area.   Wireless coverage can also be expanded by mounting antennas on the expandable mast.

“Motion’s focus and leadership in rugged computing has shown us that infrastructure connectivity across harsh, remote and other non-traditional environments that is essential for productivity has been lacking” said Dave Mackie, Head of Wireless Networking Products, Motion Computing.  “This concept takes a ‘network in a box’ approach that lets users instantly establish a WAN/LAN, cell and/or mesh infrastructure for the reliable exchange of mission-critical information anytime, anywhere.”

“The Motion RDA family of wireless products extends our company’s mobile ecosystem from the Tablet PC device to the point of connectivity at the point of service—whether in a major city or in a remote region of Canada,” said Scott Ball, Country Manager for Canada at Motion Computing. “With the growing acceptance of Cloud Computing solutions, the mobile device is only as good as its ability to connect, and Motion now has solutions that enhance the connectivity of any mobile device.”

Ball added, “You can find Motion technologies in a wide variety of non-traditional settings, from running BIM programs in the building design, infrastructure and construction industries to managing assets for a large electricity distributor in utilities or coordinating an emergency response during a public safety initiative.”

Motion is also announcing availability of the powerful LINCWorks VAN (Vehicle Area Network) unit specifically designed for use in vehicles.  Housed in a smaller, lighter enclosure, the product features functionality similar to RDA line with the added benefit of auto-configuring, drive-up connectivity in an aerodynamic case designed for exterior vehicle mounting.

LINCWorks RDA and VAN products are currently available in North America.  For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com/LINCWorks/