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Zebra VC80x Rugged Vehicle Mount Computer

Engineered for forklifts and material-handling vehicles, the VC80x delivers fast, reliable computing power in the toughest warehouse and production environments.

Zebra VC80x – Rugged Vehicle Mount Computer for Warehouse & Industrial Operations

The Zebra VC80x is a compact, ultra-rugged vehicle-mounted computer engineered for fast-paced industrial environments. Designed for forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks and other material-handling vehicles, it brings the power of Android to your warehouse or manufacturing floor—helping teams move inventory faster, with greater accuracy and complete operational visibility.

Zebra VC80x

Key Features

Ultra Rugged Construction: Built to withstand constant vibration, heavy impacts, temperature extremes and harsh industrial conditions, ensuring reliability shift after shift.

Android Platform for the Enterprise: Runs Android with Zebra’s mobility DNA tools, giving operators a familiar, modern interface and simplifying application migration from legacy Windows systems.

High Visibility Touch Display: The bright 8" or 10" screen provides clear, easy-to-read visuals in indoor and outdoor environments, including direct sunlight or cold-store applications.

Flexible Data Capture Options: Pair the VC80x with handheld scanners, long-range imagers or wearable devices for fast, accurate picking, put-away, replenishment and cross-docking workflows.

Optimised for Vehicle Mounting: Purpose-built for forklifts and material-handling equipment with a compact footprint, quick-release mount and optional external keyboard for high-volume input.

Reliable Wireless Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi and optimised antenna design ensure stable, high-performance connectivity across large industrial facilities—minimising dead zones and dropouts.

Cold Storage Ready: Optional heated configurations allow the VC80x to operate in freezers or cold rooms without display condensation or performance loss.

The Zebra VC80x Rugged Truck Mount Computer

Cost Effectively Upgrade to Next Generation Truck Mounted Technology

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Specification

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions

10.9 in. W x 9.4 in. H x 3.5 in. D 276 mm W x 238 mm H x 90 mm D

Weight

8.1 lbs./3.7 kg

Keyboard Options

External QWERTY and AZERTY, optional L-mount

Power

Internal power supply 12-48V nominal, designed for forklift power

UPS

Rechargeable UPS battery for operation during power loss

Display

10.4 in. color XGA (1024 x 768) LCD; 24-bit color depth; choice of 400 or 1,000 NITs; LED backlight

Touchscreen

Resistive touchscreen with passive stylus or finger operation
Freezer version: integrated touchscreen heater evaporates external condensation when moving out of and into freezers

Keys

Six (6) programmable macro keys; volume; brightness; blue key for 2nd level functions; on/off key

Interface Ports

Standard sealed and secured connectors: 2 RS-232 serial ports; 1 standard USB port; 1 powered USB port; 1 3.5 mm audio jack; optional Ethernet port via adapter Indicators Power LED; warning LED; blue key status LED

Scanner Support

Handheld scanners and imagers connected via USB, RS-232 or Bluetooth; SSI support for DS36xx Series scanners and RS6000 Bluetooth scanner

Mounting

Quick release mount; standard RAM mounts; adapters for legacy vehicle computer mounts

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

CPU and RAM

Qualcomm 8056 1.8 GHz hexa-core 64 bit with power optimisation, with 4 GB RAM

Operating System

Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) – AOSP; GMS – select configurations

Mass Storage

32 GB eMMC (pSLC)

Software (pre-licensed and pre-loaded)

DataWedge with SSI scanner support; Workforce Connect PTT Express; Ivanti Velocity powered by Wavelink

Optional Software

Workforce Connect PTT Pro, SOTI MobiControl

USER ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperature

-22° to 122° F/-30° to 50° C

Storage Temperature

-40° to 140° F/-40° to 60° C

Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing (standard version); 5% to 95% condensing (freezer version with internal heating)

Sealing

IP66

Thermal Shock

-22° to 122° F/-30° to 50° C

Shock/Vibration

IEC 60721-3-5M3; MIL-STD 810G; Method 514.6; MIL-STD 810G; Method 516.6

Salt Fog

48 hours of 5% solution at 35° C

Solar Radiation

MIL STD 810-G, Method 505.5, Procedure I

Integrated Sensors

Motion (accelerometer); temperature; ignition

ESD

±20kV air discharge, ±10kV direct discharge

WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATIONS

WLAN

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/k/r

WLAN Antennas

Internal or external, software switchable

WPAN

Class 2, Bluetooth v4.0 (Bluetooth® Smart technology); Bluetooth Wideband support HFPv1.6

VOICE AND AUDIO

Audio

High volume 87 dBA speaker

Push-to-Talk

External optional speaker/microphone

MOBILITY DNA SOLUTIONS

  • All-touch TE
  • App Gallery
  • EMDK for Android
  • Enterprise Browser
  • Enterprise Home Screen
  • Enterprise Keyboard
  • LifeGuard for Android
  • Mobility Extensions (Mx)
  • StageNow
  • Workforce Connect PTT Express/Pro

Mobility DNA is available on Android only. Features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required. To learn what solutions are supported, please visit: https://developer.zebra.com/mobilitydna