The Chainway C72 is a high-performance rugged mobile computer with an octa-core 2.3 GHz processor and 5.2″ Full HD display, designed for professional applications that demand long battery life, advanced barcode scanning, full connectivity and NFC/RFID options.​

Key features

• High-performance platform with octa-core 2.3 GHz CPU, up to 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM, and storage expansion via Micro SD (TF) card up to 256 GB.​
• 5.2″ IPS LTPS display with 1920 × 1080 resolution, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and usable with gloves and wet hands.​
• High-capacity 8000 mAh Li-ion battery, delivering over 12 hours of continuous use (depending on workload) and more than 500 hours of standby, recharging in about 3–4 hours with the standard adapter and USB cable.​

Rugged design and ergonomics

• Dimensions 164.2 × 80.0 × 24.3 mm and weight 654 g, purpose-built for intensive operation in industrial, logistics and field environments.​
• IP65 sealing, multiple 1.5 m drops to concrete across the operating temperature range, 1000 tumbles from 0.5 m, and operating temperature from -20 °C to 50 °C.​
• Status feedback via sound and LED indicator, integrated microphone, loudspeaker and receiver for dependable use in noisy settings.​

Connectivity

• Dual-band 2.4G/5G Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with internal antenna for stable LAN connections.​
• WWAN module supporting 2G, 3G and 4G across numerous bands, suitable for international deployments depending on the local ISP.​
• Bluetooth 5.0 and multi-constellation GNSS (GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou) for peripheral connectivity and accurate field positioning.​

Data capture and RFID

• Enterprise-grade barcode scanning with optional Honeywell N4313 (1D) and 2D imagers from Zebra (SE4710 / SE4750SR/MR/DP) or Honeywell N6603, CM60, supporting a broad set of 1D/2D symbologies including UPC/EAN, Code 128, QR, DataMatrix, PDF417 and global postal codes.​
• NFC at 13.56 MHz compliant with ISO14443A/B, ISO15693, NFC-IP1/IP2, supporting M1 cards, CPU cards and NFC tags, with typical read distance of 2–4 cm.​
• Optional UHF/HF RFID capabilities based on Impinj Gen2X chips and EPC C1 GEN2 / ISO18000‑6C protocols, with detailed range and configuration parameters provided in the technical documentation.​

Interfaces, keys and slots

Easy expansion and integration through Chainway SDK (Java, Eclipse/Android Studio) and comprehensive documentation, enabling smooth deployment into business systems and custom applications.

Physical interfaces: USB 2.0 Type‑C with OTG, Type‑C headset support, 1 Nano SIM slot and 1 Nano SIM/TF hybrid slot for flexible network and storage configurations.​

Key layout with 4 front keys, 1 power key, 2 scan keys and 1 multifunction key, optimised for scan-intensive workflows.​

After being appointed Chainway’s Authorized Service Center in 2014, and awarded in 2016 and 2021 as Authorized Distributor and Honored Partner Italy, TechSigno is now Excellent Channel Distributor.