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RuggOn SOL-PA501 Rugged Tablet
The SOL PA501 rugged Android tablet boasts its exceptional performance, improved efficiency, ultra-durable battery life and perfect additions.
SOL-PA501 Features
- Qualcomm® Octa-Core processor and Android 9 Pie
- IP65, MIL-STD-810G, 5 Feet Drop Resistance
- Sunlight Readable Display
- 4G LTE with hot-swap SIM card supported.
- Hot-Swap Battery
- Wide Coverage Accessories
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Operating System
Processor
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Taiwan
Certifications
CE, RoHS compliant, IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certified
Custom Options Products
Interface,Memory,Storage
Operating System
Android
Operating Temperature
minus 20° C to +60° C
Processor
Qualcomm
Shock
Vibration, shock and 5' drop resistance
Battery
4500mAh hot swappable battery, optional 9000mAh hot swappable battery_x005F_x000D_ Support fast charging
Camera
8MP front camera_x005F_x000D_ 13MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash
Data Capture
Built-in 2D barcode reader (OCR option)
Display
10.1â€TFT LCD WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 1000 nits_x005F_x000D_ Sunlight readable display supports night mode and stealth mode_x005F_x000D_ Capacitive multi-touch screen supports glove touch, 2mm hard tip stylus_x005F_x000D_ Gorilla Glass
Drop Test
5' drop resistance
Environmental
Operating temperature : -20° C to +60° C
Expansion Slots
Built-in 2D barcode reader (OCR option)_x005F_x000D_ Fingerprint reader
Integrated Communications
IEEE 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO_x005F_x000D_ Bluetooth V5.0_x005F_x000D_ GNSS (GPS/ GLONASS/ BeiDou)_x005F_x000D_ 4G LTE_x005F_x000D_ Optional built-in NFC
I/O Interfaces
USB 3.1 type C x 1 (DP supported), USB 2.0 type A x 2_x005F_x000D_ RS-232 x 1, option USB 2.0_x005F_x000D_ Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) x 1_x005F_x000D_ Audio headset jack x 1_x005F_x000D_ Micro SIM slot x 2, Micro SD slot x 1_x005F_x000D_ Optional RF pass-through connector x 2_x005F_x000D_ Docking connector x 1_x005F_x000D_ DC-in x 1
MEMORY (Installed)
3GB LPDDR4 RAM
Operating System
OS supports Android 9.0, Google Mobile Services (GMS) certified
Power
AC adapter (65W, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz)_x005F_x000D_ 4500mAh hot swappable battery, optional 9000mAh hot swappable battery_x005F_x000D_ Support fast charging
Processor, Chipset
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 Octa-Core, 1.9GHz up to 2.2GHz
Ruggedness/Durability
IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certified_x005F_x000D_ Vibration, shock and 5' drop resistance_x005F_x000D_ Operating temperature : -20° C to +60° C
Security
ARM® TrustZone®
Storage
32GB eMMC storage
Touchscreen
Capacitive multi-touch screen supports glove touch, 2mm hard tip stylus
The RuggOn SOL-PA501 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 SOL-PA501 is commonly used:
Industrial and Manufacturing, Medical and Healthcare, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Pharmaceutical, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics
These examples highlight the versatility of the RuggOn SOL-PA501 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 SOL-PA501 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 SOL-PA501 Rugged Tablet, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the RuggOn SOL-PA501 Rugged Tablet or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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At FB Peripherals, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RuggON SOL-PA501 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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