Toughbook Tests
Each Panasonic Toughbook® is designed and manufactured using MIL-STD-810F test procedures to measure levels of environmental reliability.
Created by the U.S. government, the MIL-STD-810F specifications cover a broad range of tests that measure the durability of equipment used under harsh conditions. From the MIL-STD-810F test menu, Panasonic selected those that most closely reflect the challenges that mobile professionals face in the field, on the road, and in the office. These tests include drop, shock, moisture, dust and vibration-resistance, exposure to extremely low and high temperatures, and many others.
See a sample of how Toughbooks are tested by viewing the videos below.
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Drop Test
The Drop test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV (Transit Drop Test). The Toughbook was sequentially dropped in non-operating mode, onto each face, edge and corner for a total of 26 drops from a height of 36 inches. The drop surface was defined as two-inch-thick plywood over a steel plate over concrete. The Toughbook was visually inspected after each drop and a functional check (boot-up into Windows) was performed after each drop.
Results: The Toughbooks boot Windows® following each drop.
Vibration Test
The Vibration is performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 514, Procedure I, Category 24 (Minimum Integrity Test) for the non-operational condition and Category 20 (Ground Vehicles) for the operational condition. The unit should be clamped to an aluminum plate (approximating rigid mounting), and subject to varying levels of vibration.
The hard disk drive was spinning during the operational test. A functional test was performed between each axis of testing, to catch any potential failures. The operational test was conducted using the vertical axis power spectral density (worst case condition for amplitude), as the orientation of the test item during transportation is not known.
Results: All units passed the vibration test without incident.
Water Resistance Test
The Water Resistance test was performed in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure III (Drip). The test items were subjected to this test with the LCD open and the unit operating, but with ports closed. The Toughbooks were opened following testing to inspect for water intrusion.
Results: The Toughbooks continued to operate during and following the 15-minute water drip test. There was no evidence of water intrusion.
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