720 SM Wall Mounted Numeric Keypad

Electrone provides companies everywhere with amazingly flexible and easily configurable keypads for a wide variety of uses.

The 720 series keypad by Electrone provides many options to connect to either an Intranet or the Internet with its RJ45 connection. Furthermore, these keypads offer connectivity through USB, PS2 and graphic and numeric 2-line displays for additional options.

With unique features, such as a 2x16 LCD screen, a mountable surface, and unique interface options, the 720 SM Numeric Keypad is ideal for just about any business. It is a highly efficient keypad for controlling gate or machinery access and has a wipe clean membrane. Companies are able to customize these membranes with their colors or logo.

The 720 serial keypad range can be integrated with a variety of available printers from the Zebra technology, providing further solutions in labeling, wristband printing and ticketing.

Take advantage of the 720 SM Numeric Keypad for your business’s needs today!

The 720 SMO Numeric Keypad for Security

If you’re looking for security that offers a high level of security ideal for a commercial property or private residence, consider a keyless door entry lock, such as the 720 SMO Numeric Keypad.

These keypads are convenient and easy to operate. There’s no need for worrying about lost or stolen keys with the 720 SMO Numeric Keypad. The Keypad features an LCD screen with a metal enclosure and is surface mountable.

Keyless door technology is designed with high security, style and quality. The keypad allows for a simple entering or deleting prints process and all updates can be made on the device itself.

For an effective, attractive and smooth operating device to protect your company or home, look no further than the 720 SMO Numeric Keypad.

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Applying the Principles of Shortening the Supply Chain To Your IT Vendor

Most retailers understand the rules of shortening the supply chain to increase the value of their own product lines. Now, these same principles should also be used in the process of technology purchasing to improve business, according to Chief Executive of Electrone Europe, Stuart Thorn.

Streamline Suppliers

Companies such as Dell and EasyJet have become masters at streamlining the market to its basics, by simply buying directly from the supplier. This idea of reducing the number of processes in the chain should also be used with the technology partner. Retailers will only have the ability to lower costs and increase flexibility by using the smallest number of technology manufacturers.

The basics of most extended supply chains lead to greater costs and less flexibility! By purchasing software from the source, you can give direct feedback to them. Think if your reseller has the influence when it comes to asking for software changes or additions. Also, if you are in need of specialist input terminals or devices to operate your stores more efficiently, are you able to influence the style and design of those terminals?

Custom Technology

On one hand, greater pressure means high functioning, smarter, and more compact EPoS devices. However, your software can be customized for your specific needs in our current technologically advanced world. But, is the relationship you have with your supplier flexible enough to allow you to change the technology during the point of sale? Does it let you have a lower EPoS terminal in some stores, and well-designed, stylish looking units in another, or do you have to acquire a certain feature in order to handle problems and separate yourself from the competition?

Most would try to find a solution via their channel partner. However, they often end up to far removed in the supply chain to have any impact. Therefore, it’s critical that retailers use suppliers who in fact manage and own the manufacturing process. This will raise the initial design flexibility, as well as the ability to adjust to any new market changes.

Many times, retailers need to test new technology by buying just a few units. They also might need them on short notice. Only those that manage or own their manufacturing are able to make special adjustments on short notice. This is why keeping a stock of main, modular components at hand is so advantageous.

You want to ensure that you source right from outsource manufacturers who are as close to the production line as possible. Then you will be able to use their streamlined technology supply chain to offer better service, higher customer satisfaction, and differentiate your brand. And always be sure to stay close enough to the manufactures or vendors so your special needs are heard. 

Quiz: Could You Use A Programmable Keyboard?

Programmable keyboards used to be considered “niche technology,” as they were only used by a few people for certain, specified tasks. However, currently, most PC users don’t even realize they have keyboards that are actually classified as programmable.

Today programmable keyboards are apart of everyday business tasks and needs. They can be programmed for just about any application available and are very versatile. With this in mind, programmable keyboards are not needed for everyone. Take this short quiz and find out if you could use a programmable keyboard. The index at the bottom of the quiz can be used to tally your score. A score over 8 points tells you that you need a programmable keyboard!

1. 1. How often do your employees/you navigate through a computer network in order to do daily tasks? (1 being not often and 4 being very often?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. n/a

2. 2. Do you/your business have to handle a high customer call volume?

a. Yes

b. No

c. n/a

3. 3. How often do your employees/you perform the same task(s) throughout the day on the computer?

a. Frequently

b. Occasionally

c. Rarely

d. Never; n/a

4. 4. Is your business downsizing/do you have to accomplish more in less time?

a. Yes

b. No

c. n/a

5. 5. How computer-savvy are you/your business?

a. Very

b. Moderately

c. Slightly

d. Not at all; n/a

6. 6. Could you or your employees use more keys than the number available on a standard QWERTY keyboard?

a. Yes

b. No

c. n/a

7. 7. Are most of the keys on standard QWERTY keyboard obsolete for your business needs?

a. Yes

b. No

c. n/a

1: a=1;b=2;c=3;d=4;e=0

2: a=1;b=0;c=0

3:a=4;b=3;c=2;d=0

4: a=1;b=0;c=0

5:a=4;b=3;c=2;d=0

6:a=1;b=0;c=0

7:a=1;b=0;c=0

Electrone Keypads

Electrone has a wide variety of highly efficient keypads that offer several features and various connectivity options to satisfy all clients and customers.

Electrone’s 720’s series of terminals offers great variety in their capabilities. They are able to directly connect onto the Internet or Intranet using an RJ45 connection with or without PoE capabilities. The Electrone keypad product range offers connectivity capabilities with USB, PS2, Graphic and Numeric 2-line displays and serial connectivity. These products are also able to use a chip card reader, magnetic stripe reader, or biometrics reader on most models.

With Electrone’s range of different pin pad options and layouts, there’s great flexibility and customization available. All 720 series keypads come with a basic set of commands that can integrate into existing applications. Electrone also offers a customization service to expand the firmware so that all user requirements can be met. The units also have the option to send SMTP messages to a main “mail server.” This firmware can also be used in a wide variety of houses, such as new outdoor metal housing or in other challenging environments.

In order to work in all housing markets, the 720 series can be ordered as a desktop model with a wipe-clean membrane keypad option, or standard keypad. The keypads can also be ordered with the choice of two wall-mount housings for use with remote monitoring or access control applications.

Mini Panel Mountable Keyboard

Keyboards must be used to control machinery even in businesses operating in wet environments. In one Canadian junkyard, the processing of dismantling cars and disposing parts is carried out with the use of the Electrone 9005R keyboard.

This keyboard can be inserted onto any machine below its panel. The connection interfaces or panels can be swapped in situations when machines become too old for the latest connection interfaces.

The Electrone 9005 mini keyboard has several benefits, including a metal plate, is panel mountable, works with PS/2 or USB interfaces, tactile keys or wipe clean membranes, and can be programmed in foreign languages. Furthermore, the Electrone 9053 model includes a touch pad for further convenience. If needed, the membrane of all keypads can be easily replaced.