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RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet
Ruggon Rugged Tablet PC
PM-501 Features
- Ip55, MIL-STD-810G, 5 Feet Drop Resistance
- Seamless Communication, Optional 3.5G and Gps
- Up To 10 Hours Of Battery Life
- Dual Camera and RFID Support
- Wide Coverage Accessories
- Programmable Function Buttons
- Compact Vehicle Dock W/ Wide Range Voltage Power
- Complete I/O Interfaces Including RJ45, RS232, USB
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Product Type
Format
Operating System
Processor
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant
Custom Options Products
Interface,Processor,Memory,Storage,Connections,Operating System
Dimensions
190.9 mm x 79.7 mm x 34.6 mm (7.5 x 3.1 x 1.3 in)
Humidity
90% relative at -30 C to +60 C; MIL-STD-810G 507.5 II
Operating System
Android
Operating Temperature
:-30 C to +60 C, MIL-STD-810G 501.5/502.5 I, II and III
Processor
Intel
Storage Temperature
:-40 C to +70 C, MIL-STD-810G 501.5/502.5 I, II and III
Accessories and Docking
5-pin USB connector
Camera
Front : 1.3MPRear : 2MP w/ LED flash
Data Capture
RFID (NFC)MSR snap-on module2D Barcode reader snap-on module
Display
10.1-inch 1366 x 768 WXGABrightness : 200 nit5-wire resistive touch panel
Drop Test
4'/1.22 m; MIL-STD-810G 516.6 IV
Functional Shock/Altitude
15,000'/4,500+ m; MIL-STD-810G 500.5 I, II and III
Integrated Communications
802.11 b/g/nBluetooth 2.1Optional 3.5GGPS/QZSS or GLONASS by snap-on module
I/O Interfaces
USB 2.0 x 2Audio x 1, speaker x 132-pin docking connector x 1
Memory
1 GB RAM/4 GB iNAND Flash
MEMORY (Installed)
1GB
Operating System
Windows XP EmbeddedWindows XP Professional Embedded
Power
External AC Power Adapter
Processor, Chipset
Intel Menlow Atom Z530 1.6GHz2GB DDR232GB half-slim Micro SATA SSD
Ruggedness/Durability
Shock & vibration : MIL-STD-810GDrop : 5-ftIP55 resistant designOperating temperature : -10 to +50 C
Security
TPM1.5
Sound/Audio
Built in: Receiver, loud-speaker; mic
Storage
MicroSD, SDHC
Vibration
MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Procedure I and II, Category 5
The RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the PM-501 is commonly used:
Industrial and Manufacturing, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics
These examples highlight the versatility of the RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Rugged Tablet, Tablet fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet comes with a Standard Manufacturers Limited Warranty + Option to Extend against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the RuggOn PM-501 Rugged Tablet or require a custom solution or demonstration?
At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RuggON PM-501 or need a custom Tablet solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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