Snapshots of Birch new product functions


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< PR model>

We are glad to inform you that we will have a mass production for PR system( built-in receipt printer) in this December. 

Please note PR system concepts actually consists of 3 x modular parts as below. There are different ways you could apply our modular concepts into your applications:

-----Birch Panel PC  All-in-one touch system.
---- A8 trunk ( built-in receipt printer) support VESA75
-----BP-001 Mini aluminum 80mm x 80mm thermal receipt printer( it could be the most compact printer in its class).










< Information between the lines>

1.     In brief, PR system designs based on Modular spirit concept, you can have any size of Birch Panel PC series become PR series. It brings you a more Flexibility and Easiness in your inventory load controls.
2.     Please note BP-001 is new thermal receipt printer made of aluminum chassis( except paper roll cover), it is built-in SEIKO full mechanism #CAPD347( including printer head and AutoCutter) with print speed up to 200 mm/second. RS232 + USB interface.



< zFLAT -PCT touch>

Please notice we release zFLAT - PCT touch in all 10 inch models. It is special “ Glass” with PCT technology, and PCT touch screen doesn’t with“ Tail “.
To sum up above, the PCT touch screen completely is flat. So what we have to do is to have “ Aluminum bezel ” match the PCT thickness to reach “ Zero gap” . So we called it as “ zFLAT” .



In another words, our 10 inch models have had below outstanding features already.
a.     LED screen rather than traditional light tube.
b.     1024 X756 in resolution, that is as high as 15 inch model
c.      True flat as standard
d.     Beside standard touch, also option for PCT touch 



You are well notice Birch is hardly working to release the new industry hardware and involve
into more diversified application. You are well invited to join us.(www.birch.com.tw)








Birch at Gitex 2012




 

We actually finished Gitex 2012 Dubai exhibition on last week. We had a 30 sq meter booth and lots of new products which were very attractive the customers. So we had a wonderful and successful exhibition at Gitex 2012.

1.      Price-checker DS-715-----
a.      Please note DS-715 series price-checker supports Arab langauge besides the English.
b.      DS-715 is a solid design with “ Omni-directional laser scanner” and comes with software programs support.

2.      On the Up-----Birch PR ( all-in-one touch system built-in 80mm x 80 thermal receipt printer)
a.      Birch PR all-in-one touch system with thermal receipt printer built-in is the hippest POS system at Gitex 2012. It is so compact and elegant design with powerful function.
b.      PR series can be available for the following models
-----10” LED ( 1024 x 768) with PCT touch( projected capacitive touch), Dual Core N2800( 1.86Ghz), zFLAT( true-FLAT)
-----15” CCFL( 1024 x 768) with 5-wire resisitive touch, with or without tFLAT( true-flat).

3.      Birch modular concepts designs ---- POS systems( PP/PT/PZ/PR series)
Birch modular concepts design POS systems help you have more flexible control over your inventory load to meet the dynamic market siutations. The design concept based on the Panel PC( 10” 12” or 15”)

 ----Basic structure= 10” 12” or 15” Panel PC
 ---M/B: Dual Core 1.8Ghz with silent fan., or Dual Core N2800( 1.86Ghz) Fan-less
 ---Bezel free designs---- with or without true-FLAT

PT series = PP + high stand
PZ series = PP + low stand
PR series= PP + PR dedicated stand( 80mm thermal receipt printer built-in)

4.      Birch keeps roaring ahead-----in the POS market with Dual Core N2800( 1.86Ghz)
Birch is the forerunner in the POS market to release N2800 M/B at Gitex 2012.
a.      N2800 is the poweful CPU wth low power consumptions. It is 6.5 watt – CPU + north bridge.
b.      You can have your choices for the following models with N2800 M/B

---IT6000C2: EstiLO all-in-one touch( 10” LED, PCT touch, zFLAT true-flat)
---IT6300C: EstiLO mini box( N2800)
---10” or 15” PP/PT/PZ all-in-one touch systems.

5.      Birch 10” EstiLO all-in-one touch system----- ECO and Environmentally friendly features
Birch 10” EstiLO is poised to revolutionize the concepts of point-of-service ( POS), Kiosk , banking, service-oriented hospotality systems
----10” LED( 1024 x 768) without tube and inveter,
----standard with 5 wire true flat and  option with projecetd capacitive touch( PCT) with anti-scratch.
----Built-in Dual core N2800 low power consumption
----supports 1 x cash drawer port
----supports 2 x Audio set( MIC + earphone)
----Opitons for dual storage( 1 x 2.5” HDD + 1 x mSATA SSD)

< PS> EstiLO series:  IT6000C2 all-in-one touch system, IT6300C EstiLO Mini Box
 We found the demands for the meeting room applications and office Kiosk are growing in the Middle East countries.

6.      Birch high-performance CPU system is blooming
a.      Birch 866 Core” i” box system( core i3/i5/i7) with socket-type CPU( Birch standard CPU is G630T)
b.      15” CARiSMA all-in-one touch system can be options for “ tFLAT” true-flat with aluminum bezel.

7.      Birch Industrial and Kiosk products
a.      BF481 Flash Turbo long range CCD with industrial decoder built-in
b.      BT4910i pocket-type mobile long range CCD, supports bluetooth Class 1 + 128K memory + rechargeable batteries, supports iPHONE and iPAD.
c.       FS-499: Fixed long range CCD , optional for desktop holder.
d.      D532su: Mini Kiosk printer engine, built-in SEKIO printer mechanizm and SEIKO Cutter, with kiosk sensors to avoid the paper jams.
e.      BS-360: compact omni-directional laser scanner
f.        BS-370: large screen omni-directional laser scanner supports 2nd handheld barcoe scanner connceted.

8.      Birch full lines of receipt printers
----BP-002 2” thermal receipt printer( RS232 + USB, LPT, LAN+ USB, Bluetooth + USB, WiFI + USB)
----BP-003 3” thermal receipt printer with AutoCutter(RS232 + USB, LPT, LAN+ USB, Bluetooth + USB, WiFI + USB)
----BP-007 Dot matrix receipt printer with AutoCutter( RS232, USB, LPT, LAN + USB).

9.      Birch other products:
We actually have a series of low cost barcode scanners and POS peripherals( cash drawers , programable K/B and VFD dispkay) at our lines for your choices.

You are well invited to visit Birch website , www.birch.com.tw and join the smart concept  of new POS ( point of service ) from Birch.

Birch modular pos series 

Birch core 2 due Carisma POS with Bezel free design.

Birch industry terminal with thin client design:
 IT6300C (fanless  terminal with Atom dual core N2800) and
Birch 866: core i box system(core i3/i5/i7)

Birch DS-715 Price checker 

TM2600: Birch 15 inch  Bezel free touch screen with full aluminum  design
Birch team at Gitex 2012
Birch 10 inch touch panel pc with high stand ( PT POS model)
Birch estilo mini fanless kiosk 


Birch upcoming POS/Barcode products in 3Q of 2012


We have been having a very goods sales and market responses after Computex 2012( in Taipei), and now Gitex 2012 is coming, Birch works with aggressive for the new products upgrading and developing to support our partners, and we like to share the market comments as below with you:

A.      Gitex 2012--------- Birch booth at Hall 4, Stand # B4-30( occupies 30 SQ meters)
You are kindly invited to visit our booth to know more amazing new products.

B.      Birch market comments

< High-performance system with Core i and Core 2 Duo Intel 965 chipset>
According to market information, the demands for high-performance system is growing, however, all the major concern the customer has is the budget. Furthermore, the major accounts prefer to have high-end system to work with their ERP system, then Birch high-end systems could be your best choices:

-----Core i mini Box system( Birch 866) + general monitor with or without touch
-----Birch CARiSMA all-in-onee touch system( IT7000III): Core 2 Duo Intel 965 chipset with upgradeable socket-type CPU design ( FSB 533-800Mhz) , CPU can be up to T9500( 2.6G) with your option..

      < Powerful full line receipt printers>
Birch has 2” thermal ( BP-002), 3” thermal ( BP-003), and dot matrix ( BP-007), and now Birch releases CX-088 printer with the 250mm/second print speed for desktop/Wall   mount applications. Furthermore, CX-088 with the water-spilt hood on the paper exit . it is the good printer for rigid working environment such as “ Kitchen”.

      < Birch new N2800 M/B for the Fan-Less models>
       In order to meet the powerful system with Fan-less requirements, and Birch released N2800 (dual core, 1.8G) for Birch PP/PT/PZ series( 10” and 15”).  According to our schedule, the systems with N2800 CPU
       Will be available in this September.

We like to offer you more information about our new products as below., We believe our new products will bring us to more successful business. I like to list our upcoming new products as below for your kind reference and share you with our market comments:

1.      CX-088 desktop and wall mount printer                      
  1. We position CX-088 as the 2-in-1 application 80mm receipt printer especially for Kitchen application.
  2. CX-088 with water-spilt hood on the paper outlet.
  3. 250mm/second print speed.
  4. Hardware “DIP-SWITCH” device for your easy settings
  5. Dedicated to RS232 + USB interface( it is not interface changeable at users side except change the M/B)

2.      Birch-866 Core”i” platform box system               
  1. Core” i’ Sandy Bridge platform supports Core i 3/5/7.
  2. 2GB DDR memory up to 16GB
  3. CPU upgradeable
  4. More storage of 2.5” SSD or SATA, maxium can be 2 x SSD or 2 x SATA HDD
  5. Compact size ( 215mm(D) x 273 W x 65mmH) supports wall mount

3.      Price-checker DS-715                                               
  1. DS-715 with screen and comes with the easy –use software.
  2. DS-715 is a compact and solid seamless built-in 20-line omni-directional laser. Color available for RED, and Black

4.      15” tFLAT bezel designs 
  1. The modering tool is under developping . it is scheduled to be available in this September.
  2. The available models will be CARiSMA, PP/PT systems and TM-2600 monitors.
  3. The additional cost US$25/pc  for 15” tFLAT bezel designs models in comparison with the models without tFLAT.

5.      Birch N2800 motherboard systems
  1. Dual Core low power consumption( 6.5W) ATOM N2800( 1.8G) with 32nm process
  2. Major advantages:
----- Double preference Graphic( 640Mhz/DX10.1/HD
-----Supports screen brightness adjustment by Bios
--- --supports Cash drawer port x 1.
---- 4 x COM supports 5V/12V setting through Pin 9.
---- Optional for mSATA Flash Disk( then maxim dual storage can be 1 x 2.5” HDD + 1 x MSATA SSD)
  1. The available models will be 15” and 10” PP/PT all-in-one touch systems

Birch DS-715 - The Solid State Powerful and Affordable Price Checker



1. Omni-directional laser built-in and Bright LCD Screen display

20-line omni directional laser scanner to offer easy and sensitive scanning for customers; optional for entry level CCD engine. High bright LCD display supporting 3 or 5 lines, up to 20 characters per line and world languages, animations, pictures and logo on display.

2. More advanced features


  • Built with loud speaker to support real audio samples (.wma)
  • AUX port for handheld scanner connection
  • User’s friendly utility tool for easy integration
  • Easy to configure and upgrade through “Configuration Tool” or “Internet Browser” secured by password
  • Support fragmented code reading
  • Click-and-go installation
  • 182 (L) x 131 (W) x 95 (H) mm, 750g only
3. Interfacing
Standard with Ethernet TCP/IP interface (10/100 BaseT) for Ethernet protocol: UDP, TCP Client, TCP Server. Also optional for Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or WiFi 802.11b/g/n
through mini-PCI card encrypted by WEP, WPA-1, WPA-2 Personal & Enterprise.

4. Integration, Connectivity & Configuration
Standard with configuration Tool (or by using your internet browser) for setting.
You can have customized application program by the system integrator to the store data base.

DS-715: Price checker with 20-line omni laser scanner,Ethernet TCP/IP interface





CX-088, The New Receipt Printer Supports the Rigid Environment Printing at Kitchen



1. Water-spilt-proof device
CX-088 is with the newly designed hood on the paper out for the water-spilt-proof function when you work at the rigid working environment especially at restaurant Kitchen.
CX-088 actually supports wall mount applications by just remove the base housing; there is the wall mount hole for your applications.

2. 250mm second print speed with more powerful functions
Besides the professional chassis design, CX-088 actually is a high speed thermal receipt printer with 250mm/second print speed., Furthermore, it offers lots of the powerful functions as below to support your applications:
  • *  Compatible with Epson and Star commands sets.
  • *  Supports printing errors and alarm functions.
  • *  Built-in 128K memory buffer.
  • *  Supports OPOS drivers.
3. Affordable price to meet your budget
To let things simple and meet the most popular applications, CX-088 is positioned for RS232 + USB interface on board as standard to meet your budget.

4. Hardware dip-switch device for your settings
CX-088 with the fool-proved hardware dip-switch for your settings such as serial baud rate, cutter, beep. There is no complicated procedure you have to spend, and then you can easily to have your application running successfully.

5. Supports barcode printing
There is the most popular 1D barcode printing support rather than general receipt data and logo printing.. CX-088 would be your good choice for your receipt printing job.

< Ordering Information:> 
CX-088B: 80mm thermal receipt printer, w/AutoCutter, 250mm print speed, RS232 + USB interface, Black color.