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Tough Corp's rugged laptops are built to survive extreme environments and the degree of that the laptop is ruggedized is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing rugged mobile solutions, which is why Tough Corp ensures that its fully-rugged units operate even when dropped onto concrete, or used in harsh environmental conditions such as heat and cold, dust and rain. The rigorous testing that these rugged laptops go through ensures that you are provided with products that meet the highest standards of ruggedness and reliability. Tough Corp insures that each rugged laptop is tested to MIL-STD 810G. This standard is set by the US military, is the most widely used international standard. The complete specification can be downloaded here.
MIL-STD 810G covers a broad range of tests used to measure a rugged laptop, rugged tablet or rugged PDA reliability:
High Temperature: MIL-STD 810F Method 501.4 / 810G Method 501.5
This test procedure determines a rugged laptop’s operating performance during exposure to high temperature conditions. The operational test differs from the storage test in that the rugged laptop is evaluated while conditioned to elevated temperatures determined to be applicable to, or resulting from, exposure in its operational configuration.
Low Temperature: MIL-STD 810F Method 502.4 /810G Method 502.5
This test determines the performance of the rugged laptop during exposure to low temperature conditions. The operational test differs from the storage test in that the rugged laptop is evaluated under cold conditions determined to be applicable to, or resulting from, exposure in its operational configuration.
Temperature Shock: MIL-STD 810F Method 503.4 /810G Method 503.5
Temperature shock tests determine if an rugged computer can withstand sudden changes in the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere without experiencing physical damage or deterioration in performance.
The two objectives of the temperature shock test are set to determine whether the rugged laptop can still a) be safely operated, and b) satisfy its performance requirements, after being exposed to sudden changes in temperature of the surrounding atmosphere.
Rain: MIL-STD 810F Method 506.4/810G Method 506.5
Rain Resistance tests are performed on the rugged laptop to determine the resistance to rain and wind-driven rain.
Drop: MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5 /810G Method 516.6
Free fall drop tests (shock) are performed on the rugged computer to ensure that rugged equipment can withstand relatively infrequent, non-repetitive shocks or transient vibrations encountered during handling, transportation, and normal service.
The standard requires 26 drops from 1.2 m (4 ft) onto plywood, using up to 5 units.
