Chassis Plans - XPT Press Release Feb 20, 2004

Chassis Plans Introduces the CPCSD1-15L
Ultra Light 1U Rackmount Keyboard / LCD Drawer

Chassis Plans' New CPCSD1-15L 1U Rackmount Keyboard / LCD Display Drawer is the Industry's Lightest and Shortest. Weighing a Mere 19.6 lbs (8.9Kg) with under 19 Inches (84.2cm) Installed Depth.

San Diego, CA - Chassis Plans announces the CPCSD1-15L ultra light 1U rackmount keyboard / LCD display drawer. Designed and manufactured in the USA, this keyboard drawer was designed for the rugged mobile computer market for installation in 19" rack transport cases. The CPCSD1-15L weighs only 19.6 lbs, a full half pound lighter than the nearest competing display.

Incredibly rugged and well designed, the CPCSD1-15L is built to survive the rigors of mobile computing. Compatible with a variety of portable cases such at those from Hartig or Zero, the advantage of the CPCSD1-15L is its light weight. Specifications for portable systems are most often very strict for total system weight. Intended markets are military, field data acquisition and logging, and similar system killing environments.

The 15 inch TFT display provides 1024 x 768 resolution with a contrast ratio of 150:1 and a brightness of 200cd/m2. An optional touch screen is available. Contrast filters can be installed for enhanced daylight visibility.

The full travel high quality keyboard provides 83 keys. An included Synaptics touch pad pointing device eliminates the problems seen with track balls and mice in harsh environments. The keyboard and track pad are available with conventional circular dinn connectors or in a USB version.

The CPCSD1-15L can be used stand alone or connected with a KVM to control up to 512 computers from this one keyboard and despair. It is compatible with both Intel/Microsoft and Sun systems.

Additional details can be found online at:
http://www.chassis-plans.com/CPCSD1-15L.htm

Pricing and Availability
The CPCSD1-15L is currently available. Contact Chassis Plans for latest pricing.

Volume and OEM purchase programs are available.

About Chassis Plans
Chassis Plans is a specialized designer and manufacturer of award-winning industrial single board computers and backplanes, industrial rackmount chassis and displays for critical applied industrial and embedded applications such as telephony, imaging, instrumentation, control and other environments which require performance, precision and reliability.

Chassis Plans offers an extensive line of rackmount chassis and keyboard / LCD displays, PCI-X/PCI/ISA single board computers and backplanes manufactured in the USA to ISO 9001:2000, CE and UL standards, satisfying the industry's increasing demands for features and performance. All Chassis Plans products are backed by a full two-year warranty and Chassis Plans' engineer oriented technical support.

For more information about the CPCSD1-15L, or any other Chassis Plans product, call (858) 571-4330. You can also visit our website at www.chassis-plans.com or e-mail us at saleseng@chassisplans.com.