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RuggOn PM-521 Rugged Tablet
Rextorm PM-521 10.1ï¾” Fully Rugged Windows / Android Tablet. Perfectly balanced performance, yet competitive pricing. The PM-521 offers an unparalleled operating experience and cost-effective option.
PM-521 Features
- Intel Atom Processor E3827 1.75GHz
- IP65, MIL-STD-810G, 5 Feet Drop Resistance
- 1000 Nit Sunlight Readable Display
- Capacitive Touch Supports Glove Touch, Water Rejection, Palm Rejection, 2mm Hard Tip Stylus; Digitizer By Request
- GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Optional 4G LTE
- Hot Swappable Battery Design
- Wide Expansion Design For Data Capture
- Dual Pass-Through Connector For Wlan, GNSS, WWAN
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Product Type
Format
Processor
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant
Custom Options Products
Interface,Processor,Memory,Storage,Connections,Operating System
Processor
Intel
Camera
Front : 2MP_x005F_x000D_ Rear : 5MP with auto focus and LED flash
Data Capture
NFC (option)_x005F_x000D_ 2D barcode reader (option)_x005F_x000D_ Smart card reader - CAC (snap-on, by request)_x005F_x000D_ Magnetic stripe reader (snap-on, by request)
Display
10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 WUXGA; 1000 nit sunlight readable_x005F_x000D_ 10-point capacitive touch supports glove touch, water rejection, palm rejection, 2mm hard tip stylus_x005F_x000D_ Gorilla Glass3_x005F_x000D_ Digitizer by request
Integrated Communications
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac_x005F_x000D_ Bluetooth V4.0_x005F_x000D_ GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou)_x005F_x000D_ Optional 3.5G or 4G LTE
I/O Interfaces
USB 3.0 type A x 1, USB 2.0 type A x 1_x005F_x000D_ Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 ) x 1_x005F_x000D_ RS-232 x 1_x005F_x000D_ Micro SD slot x 1, Micro SIM slot x 1, Micro HDMI x 1_x005F_x000D_ Audio jack (headphone/microphone combo) x 1_x005F_x000D_ Speaker & microphone_x005F_x000D_ Dual RF pass-through connector for WLAN, GNSS, WWAN_x005F_x000D_ 12-p
Operating System
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry 64-bit_x005F_x000D_ Windows Embedded 8 Standard 64-bit_x005F_x000D_ Windows 7 Professional 64-bit_x005F_x000D_ Windows Embedded Standard 7 64-bit_x005F_x000D_ Android 4.4 (by request)
Power
External AC Power Adapter
Processor, Chipset
Intel Atom processor E3827 1.75GHz_x005F_x000D_ 4GB DDR3L (8GB by request)_x005F_x000D_ 120GB mSATA SSD (option 240GB)
Ruggedness/Durability
Shock & vibration : MIL-STD-810G_x005F_x000D_ Drop : 5 feet drop_x005F_x000D_ IP65 resistant design_x005F_x000D_ Operating temperature : -20 C to +50 C
Security
TPM1.2
The RuggOn PM-521 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-521 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-521 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-521 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-521 Rugged Tablet, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RuggOn PM-521 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-521 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-521 or need a custom Tablet solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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