RuggON PM-521 10.1″ rugged slim tablet PC

Backplane Systems Technology has launched RuggON’s 10.1″ IP65 Rugged Slim-Line Tablet PC with Intel Atom Bay Trail E3827 Dual Core Processor supporting Windows 7 and 8 operating systems, the PM-521 designed for field applications.

The PM-521 meets the MIL-STD-810G rating for shock and vibration and can be dropped from 1.5 m onto plywood on a concrete surface. This slim rugged tablet PC is fully sealed against the ingress of liquid and dust damage (IP65) and has an operating temperature rating of -20 to +50°C.

The 10.1″ LED backlit screen with integrated 10-point capacitive multitouch screen supports glove touch, water rejection, palm rejection and 2 mm hard tip stylus. The rugged Gorilla Glass3 screen features a display brightness of 1000 nits offering sunlight-readable functionality for outdoor applications.

The tablet PC is based on Intel’s Atom E3827 1.75 GHz Dual Core CPU and includes 4 GB of DDR3 SODIMM (8 GB by request) and 120 GB of upgradeable mSATA solid-state disk. The hot-swappable dual batteries offer up to 12 h of battery life in the extended version and 6 h in the standard version.

A 5 MP webcam with an LED flash and auto-focus is embedded in the rear bezel and a 2 MP camera with audio input is in the front panel. Seamless communication is available via the onboard Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS plus optional 3.5G or 4G TLE modules. Additionally, GNSS (GPS/Glonass/BelDou) is a standard feature of the PM-521.

The tablet is available with a range of optional data capture options including NFC, 1D/2D barcode scanner, smart card reader (CAC) and magnetic stripe reader (MSR) suitable for portable inventory and asset management.

Multiple connectivity interfaces include 1x USB3.0, 1x USB2.0, 1x audio jack, 1x Micro SIM slot, 1x Micro SD slot, 1x Micro HDMI port and 1x Gigabit Ethernet port. Plus, for user flexibility, three programmable function buttons are located on the front panel along with power, volume and Windows controls.

Vehicle and desktop docking stations are available as an optional accessory and provide additional recharge and connectivity interfaces for users working in the field, at their desk or both.

The PM-521’s slim design, functionality and user-friendly interface ensure it can meet the requirements of a wide variety of field and vehicle applications.