Overview
ComputerWise TT5-10 is a proven industrial data collection terminal from the TransTerm 5 family, widely deployed in manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing since 1985. This unit combines a sealed, full-sized 24-key membrane keyboard with a 2-line, 48-character LCD display, making it ideal for shop floor data entry, employee time tracking, inventory management, and job cost control. The TT5-10 connects via standard RS-232 serial interface and features rugged aluminum construction rated for harsh industrial environments.
Key Features
- 24-key sealed membrane keyboard with 10,000,000-cycle rated life per switch
- 2-line, 48-character electro-reflective LCD display (5×7 dot matrix font)
- Supports 96 standard ASCII characters including upper/lower case
- Eight programmable function keys for application-specific customization
- Hermetically sealed keyboard—resistant to grease, moisture, chemicals, and solvents
- Aluminum enclosure designed for harsh handling and industrial environments
- RS-232 serial asynchronous interface with DB-25F connector
- Compact footprint: 5.63″ H × 6.9″ W × 1.75″ D
Technical Specifications
- Display: 2-line × 24-character LCD, 48 total characters, Super Twist Liquid Crystal Technology
- Keyboard: 24-key membrane, 4×6 layout with 8 programmable function keys
- Keyboard Life: 10,000,000 cycles per switch (rated)
- Communication: RS-232 serial asynchronous, EIA RS-232 compatible, DB-25F connector
- Power Input: 110–120 VAC (220–240 VAC adapter available); 12 VDC on pin #20 (optional)
- Power Consumption: 135 mA typical (base unit)
- Dimensions: 5.63″ H × 6.9″ W × 1.75″ D (14.3 cm × 17.5 cm × 4.4 cm)
- Weight: 1.92 lbs (0.87 kg)
- Enclosure Material: Aluminum with sealed membrane keyboard
- Character Set: ASCII 96 characters (alphanumeric, punctuation, special characters)
Typical Applications
The ComputerWise TT5-10 is widely used in:
- Employee time and attendance tracking
- Work-in-process (WIP) and production floor data collection
- Inventory management and stock control
- Job costing and labor cost allocation
- Shop floor messaging and operator communication
- Barcode scanning integration (with optional decoder modules)
- Warehouse and logistics data entry
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- RS-232 serial host systems and industrial controllers
- Legacy shop floor data collection networks
- Standard 110–120 VAC power supplies
- ComputerWise network systems and data collection software
- Tilt bracket and NEMA-rated enclosure accessories
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- ComputerWise TT5-00 (basic configuration)
- Earlier TransTerm 5 series units with compatible RS-232 pinouts
Works With
- RS-232 serial communication protocols (9600 baud standard)
- Host data collection software supporting ASCII serial input
- ComputerWise TNET (TransTerm Network) systems
- Optional barcode decoder firmware and external scanner modules
- Standard terminal emulation and data logging applications
