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Handheld terminal Chainway MC51
High performance on a modern platform designed for businesses.
The MC51 is based on Qualcomm’s long-lifecycle platform and offers processor performance of up to 2.4 GHz (with an optional 2.8 GHz) for seamless multitasking and demanding workloads. It features a 6-inch HD display that ensures a clear image and effective interaction. The device runs on Android 16 and is Google AER certified for enhanced security, compatibility, and long-term OS support. Thanks to its rugged design, it has an IP67 protection rating. With barcode scanning, NFC technology, and optional UHF RFID, the MC51 enables efficient data capture and consistent mobility in retail, warehousing, utilities, and asset management.
Physical properties
Dimensions
Standard version: 161.0 x 77.8 x 15.5 mm
UHF version: 165.0 x 83.8 x 138.0 mm
Weight
Standard version: 297 g (device with battery);
UHF version: 707 g (including handle, rear clip, and battery)
Display
6-inch display, 1440 x 720; optional 2160 x 1080 FHD version
Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen, multi-touch display, supports use with gloves and wet hands
Power
5000 mAh removable main battery, handle with 5200 mAh removable battery (UHF version); Supports QC3.0 and RTC; supports battery management system; hot swap during operation
Notifications
Sound, LED indicator, vibration
Expansion slot
1 for SIM card, 1 for SIM or TF card; supports eSIM (optional)
Interfaces
USB 3.0 Type-C with OTG and water drop detection; bottom contacts: 2-pin for charging; rear contacts: 2-pin for handle button extension; 12-pin for optional expansion (optional); 12-pin connectors for UHF rear clip and battery charging
Audio
2 microphones, 1 for noise cancellation; 1 speaker
Physical buttons
1 power button, 2 scan buttons, 1 volume button (+/-) and 1 multifunction button
Sensors
G-sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, geomagnetic sensor (optional), combined gyroscope/accelerometer sensor (optional)
Operating environment
Operating temperature: -20 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity: 5% RH – 95% RH, non-condensing
Drop specification: Passed drop test from a height of 1.5 m/4.92 ft in accordance with MIL-STD-810H
Tumble specification: 1,000 tumbles from a height of 0.5 m/1.64 ft, in accordance with the IEC standard
Sealing: IP67 in accordance with IEC sealing specifications
ESD: ±15 kV air discharge, ±8 kV contact discharge
Communication
WLAN Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; supports fast network switching; Wi-Fi 6 (optional)
WWAN
2G: GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900)
3G: WCDMA (B1/B2/B4/B5/B8)
4G: LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B25/
B26/B28A/B28B;
LTE-TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41;
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, headset support;
Vo-LTE Support for Vo-LTE HD video and voice calls;
GNSS GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo; AGPS support
Performance
Processor Octa-core 2.4 GHz; optional octa-core 2.8 GHz
RAM + ROM UFS: 4 GB + 64 GB / 8 GB + 256 GB (optional)
Expansion Supports TF cards up to 256 GB (supports Extreme Micro SD cards up to 512 GB)
Kamera
Sprednja kamera 5 MP
Zadnja kamera 13 MP, samodejski fokus z bliskavico; po izbiri 16 MP
Barcode scanning
2D scanners Zebra SE4710, SE55; CM60
1D barcodes UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Chinese 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, RSS, etc.
2D barcodes PDF417, MicroPDF417, Composite, RSS, TLC-39, Data Matrix, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Aztec, MaxiCode; Postal codes: US PostNet, US Planet, UK Postal, Australian Postal, JapanPostal, Dutch Postal (KIX), etc.
UHF RFID
Processor Based on the Impinj E-Series chip
Frequency 865–868 MHz / 920–925 MHz / 902–928 MHz (frequency band-specific design)
Impinj Gen2X Supported
Protocol EPC global Class 1 Gen 2/ISO 18000-63 RFID
Antenna Circularly polarized antenna
Power 1 – 30 dB, 1 dB steps (transmit power)
Maximum read rate 1300+ tags/sec.
Maximum read range 30 m+ (depending on tag)
Note * Read speeds were tested in a low-interference laboratory; distances were measured outdoors. Actual results may vary depending on the environment and tags.
NFC
Frequency 13.56 MHz
Protocol ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, NFC-IP1, NFC-IP2, etc.
Chips M1 card (S50, S70), CPU card, NFC tags, etc.
Range 2–4 cm
Accessories
adapter, USB cable, charging station, pistol grip, charging station, carrying case, etc.