3500series - bcs terminal, August 04

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of their new bcs terminal (bar code scanner) which is a highly versatile "Point of Purchase" and stock/price enquiry unit.

The unit boasts a wall mount fixture, which allows it to be repositioned easily within large stores, offices or factories. Various options can easily be added such as a magnetic stripe, smart card reader, fingerprint or eye scanner for point of entry.

The bcs terminal offers a versatile and fully interactive system that customers will find easy and very effective to use. The built-in barcode scanner provides instant detail on scanned product, whilst the touch screen display can accept any query.

The bcs terminal can also be used as an effective marketing tool to display advertising messages and videos, as well as providing price reductions on items and further information on any product in store.

The in -built software allows the provider to collect information from customers to build up a valuable client database. The possibilities are endless and QCL can provide the complete solution, which includes the hardware, touch screen, software and the interface to standard product databases.

1500series industrial panel PC - Rugged& Versatile - April 04

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of their new 19" industrial rackmount unit. This superb touch screen panel PC incorporates a rugged 17.1" touch screen and high resolution, 1280 x 1024 colour TFT display. The 1500series is a complete Pentium IV PC with CD-ROM; FDD, two PCI slots and can include a Windows package of your choice.

The 1500series is suited to any environment due to it's rugged exterior and is available with various mounting options. It's superb, solid construction and flexible modular design makes the 1500series the best platform for any harsh industrial environment, ideal for process control. A 15.1" version is also available. QCL offer full technical support and advice is readily available.

Product Locator - February 04

 

One of the biggest frustrations customers face in a retail store, and particularly in larger outlets, is not being able to find a specific item. QCL are pleased to announce the release of a new product locator application.

This solution allows customers to find specific products upon arrival in store. A customer can type in the name, description or manufacturer of an item and the system will perform a search. All matching products that are found will be shown in a list. Upon identifying the appropriate product, a map of the store will be presented with basic directions to tell the customer where the item is located.

The QCL product locator application can run on a customer facing self-service device such as a kiosk or PC reducing the need for staff assistance. Should an item not be in stock at a particular location, a customer could order the item for home delivery or collection from store.

The system can also be dynamic to allow for store layout changes or the movement of the product locator hardware.

This product locator application is the latest development of the already comprehensive QCL content management system. This solution provides functionality that includes the remote management of the hardware and software including its distribution.

Other QCL solutions include plasma display advertising, secure internet browser, and various self service interfaces.

Secure Internet Browser - February 04

 

QCL have developed a secure internet browser that allows organisations to control access to the internet.

This browser is ideal for use by retailers who wish to provide customers with secure access to the web within the store environment. It provides the retailer with the ability to control what a user can access from an internet PC or terminal.

All the system configuration files can be stored on a central server to provide remote management of the Internet settings.

QCL also provide the ability to restrict certain keyboard functions (when present) to prevent unauthorised users effecting system changes.

The only way to change settings locally is to click a hidden button that resides within the secure browser. When clicked this button presents a pin pad. To gain access to the local system settings a user must enter the correct code. Without the correct code access to the PC settings and desktop is not possible.

QCL can supply a design resource to develop and produce an initial homepage for the internet access device along with a menu page. The menu page could allow users to navigate through to more than just one URL.

These menu and home pages can reside on a central server alongside the internet configuration files. This enables a retailer or third party to perform remote updates and system changes.

This remote management solution is ideal for making system changes without the need to send a CD or Engineer to each site. QCL can perform this remote management or empower the retailer to manage the system.

So if providing customers with access to the internet is of interest to you, then QCL have a browser that can be configured to meet your requirements. It gives you the ability to tailor what customers can browse, access and purchase, remotely.

This is a robust, scalable product and is in use by some major UK retail stores.

Digital Signage - December 03

 

Digital signage is an effective way of driving sales and marketing new products and services through dynamic presentations.

This new solution presents retailers with the opportunity to manage, create and target adverts and or promotions at customers in a particular store or region.

A retailer, reducing the need for third party assistance and associated costs, can manage the content from a central location.

A Retailer can use their staff to create, edit, and update the content remotely. The employee would then schedule the content to appear instantly or at a specific time in a particular location. Information and content could be targeted at specific stores, individual screens, interactive kiosks or geographic regions.

The QCL solution uses a back office system that provides centralized management of the content and schedules its distribution.

The technology behind digital signage is really quite simple. Content is created centrally and then automatically distributed to the on-site screens.

Once the information is on-site the media displays the content on the screens as per a pre-established schedule. The images can be of the highest quality and everything is secure.

QCL specialise in custom solutions for both kiosk and digital signage solutions for the retail market including software development and full technical support.

17" Open frame display monitor - February 03

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of their new 17” industrial monitor. This monitor is a rugged industrial display panel with 1280 x 1024 colour TFT display. The brilliant, crisp flicker free images and optional resistive touchscreen provides an excellent and user-friendly system control interface.

The 400 series can be directly connected to a standard VGA port and supports OSD function to adjust the display.

The chassis is constructed with an aluminium front panel and stainless steel chassis. This combination ensures a sturdy and corrosion resistive monitor that is NEMA 4/12 & IP65 compliant.

The 400 series also has various mounting options including rack mount, panel mount, rear mount and optional swivel arm.

250series monitor - a monitor for any occasion - February 03

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of their new 15” & 17” touch monitors to enhance the range of touchscreen PCs already available.

The 250series boasts a high-resolution LCD display and incorporates an analogue resistive touch screen.

This monitor boasts a serial or USB touch interface and built in speakers. It has been designed with touch screen operation in mind through its sturdy base and rugged design.

With built in sound, the ability to pole mount through VESA brackets and attractive styling the 250series is a high quality and versatile product.

150series monitor - looking good from any angle - February 03

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of a new 15” touch monitor to enhance the range of monitors and touch screen PCs already available.

The 150series boasts a high-resolution LCD display and incorporates an analogue resistive touch screen.

This monitor boasts a touch interface and built in speakers. It has been designed with touch screen operation in mind through it’s sturdy base and rugged design.

With built in sound and the ability to tilt the screen provides a very versatile product. The screen can also rotate 360° and comes complete with rotational & pivot software to ensure a perfect view at any angle.

1500series panel PC - August 02

 

QCL are pleased to announce the introduction of their new 17” panel PC to enhance the range of touchscreen PCs already available.

The 1500series boasts a high resolution LCD display and incorporates an analogue resistive touchscreen.

Using an 850mhz Pentium III processor, 20GB hard drive and 128MB of RAM as standard, this is a very powerful and versatile PC.

Connectivity is extensive with 4 serial ports, USB & RJ-45 along with expansion slots for two PCI cards.

The full unit weighs approximately 12 Kgs and can be mounted in various ways incorporating a selection of bezel designs.

The 1500series provides an ideal solution for shop floor, industrial automation or kiosk use.

One PC for all occasions 1000series PC - April 02

 

The new 15.1” 1000 series from QCL is a Pentium III, touchscreen panel PC. With a 150W ATX power supply as its engine, the 1000 series is a genuine P4 panel PC designed for high performance multimedia applications. Its slim profile is suitable for many space constricted areas and boasts a sleek and cutting edge appearance for operation in public areas. The 1000 series incorporates an analogue resistive touchscreen with RS-232 controller. Featuring a versatile stand design and a set of VESA holes to allow for swing arm applications, the 1000 series provides the perfect solution for many different environmental applications. Connectivity is extensive with 4 serial ports RS232, 422 and 485 to allow the 1000 series to interface with other peripherals. Other storage features include FDD, HDD and options of CD/DVD-ROM.

The fireproof resilient plastic casing is extremely rugged with a water/dust sealed front panel. The can be used for numerous applications.