PERCON INTRODUCES PORTABLE DATA COLLECTION TERMINAL WITH INTEGRATED LASER
SCANNER AT $1590 LIST PRICE

EUGENE, OR--Percon, Inc., a leading manufacturer of bar code reading
equipment, introduces TopGun, a portable data collection terminal with
integrated laser scanner designed to provide one-handed scanning
efficiency when performing inventory control and other data-intensive
tasks.

"Market research indicates portable users want a one-handed, cost-effective
unit that is easy to program, is lightweight, has a long battery life, and
is adaptable to a variety of applications," says Fabian Borensztein,
Percon product marketing manager. "TopGun is the answer to that need."

TopGun is a portable data terminal with integrated laser scanner consisting
of a Percon PT 2000 portable data-collection terminal and a TopGun laser
module. TopGun's balanced, ergonomic design uses a dual trigger which
allows the user to scan using either the index finger or thumb. Its
modular construction offers users the flexibility to upgrade an existing
PT 2000. One of the benefits of the TopGun module is that it can be
quickly adapted for right- or left-handed use by simply loosening two
screws on the top of the scan head, turning the module to the desired
orientation and resecuring the screws.

Another benefit is flexibility. Users can remove the TopGun module and
attach a tethered input device wand, CCD, 5-volt laser, ID badge scanner,
or single-track magnetic stripe reader--to meet the needs of additional
applications within an organization. TopGun also features a built-in AT
and PS/2 interface so that it can be used as a keyboard wedge for
applications such as point--of-sale and library/video checkout, which
require fixed-station scanning during business hours and portable scanning
during off-hours.

TopGun provides all the features and benefits of the Percon PT 2000: its
4-line by 16-character LCD window is easy to read, and users can scroll
through and review up to 24 lines of data held in a display buffer.
Thirty-four splash-resistant alphanumeric keys, including four
programmable keys, give users the option of keying in data. A real-time
clock and calendar allow any record to be time/date stamped. LED
indicators are located on the back of the scan head. The red LED is
activated each time the scan engine is activated and the green LED
indicates a good read. An adjustable-volume tone also indicates scanning
success. Scanning distances range from 1 inch up to 24 inches.

In addition, TopGun autodiscriminates among any combination of three loaded
symbologies, including Code 39, I 2 of 5, Code 128, Codabar, and UPC/EAN.
It offers datastorage memory beginning at 128K and can be conveniently
upgraded to 256K, 512K and one megabyte.

Users have a choice of three AA alkaline batteries, three NiCd batteries or
a rechargeable NiCd battery pack to power TopGun for up to 12 hours of
continuous use. Should the batteries fail, a lithium backup battery is
built into the unit for up to 10 days of memory storage.

"Battery life wasn't sacrificed in making the unit lightweight," says Andy
Storment, Percon vice president. "Over 20,000 scans can be performed in a
single shift."

TopGun comes pre-programmed ready to scan with Percon PALPRO, a combined
inventory control, asset management and item tracking program. PALPRO is
one of seven FREE Percon portable application library programs included
with each unit purchase.

Custom application programs for TopGun are created using Percon Program
Generator (PPG) software (Version 3.1 or higher). Running in a Microsoft
Windows-based environment, PPG uses a graphical user interface (GUI) with
the Windows interface to set up a complete custom data-collection program.
Once a user has created an application program, PPG automatically compiles
it into the format needed for TopGun. Users may download programs designed
for specific applications into TopGun's flash ROM in seconds.

Made of high-strength polycarbonate-blend plastic, this durable unit is
rugged enough to withstand a drop of up to four feet onto concrete. Its
compact size, ergonomic design, and long batter life make TopGun an
excellent choice for use in a variety of environment, including inventory
control, point-of-sale, and route accounting.

The suggested list price for TopGun (128K model, part number 40-000-TG).
Begins at $1,590.00 [US, quantity one], which includes three AA batteries,
upload software, and a serial cable for uploading and downloading data.
The TopGun module is also sold separately as an upgrade to an existing PT
2000. List price of the module only (part number 00-993-00) is $795.00
[US, quantity one]. TopGun and the TopGun laser module are backed by a
one-year warranty, with optional extended and on-site warranties
available. Suggested list price for PPG version 3.1 software (part number
00-730-20) is $295. PPG software is backed by a 90-day warranty.

Founded in 1983 and based in Eugene, Oregon, Percon, Inc. is a leader in
bar code data solutions. Percon sells bar code hardware and software
worldwide through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and
value added resellers, offering next-day shipping, toll-free technical
support, and rapid turnaround repair service.

For more information, contact Percon, Inc. 1720 Willow Creek Circle, Suite
530, Eugene, OR 97402-9171. Phone (800) 929-7899 or (503) 344-1189; Fax
(503) 344-1399.

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