RuggOn PA-501 Rugged Tablet

Designed for industrial fieldwork, the RuggOn PA-501 Rugged Tablet provides reliable performance in harsh environments with an IP65-rated enclosure protecting against dust and water ingress. Its rugged chassis meets MIL-STD-810G standards, enduring drops up to 1.22 metres and resisting vibration, making it well-suited for continuous-duty applications. The tablet features a 10.1-inch WUXGA Gorilla Glass 3 display with 1000 nit brightness and a multi-touch screen supporting glove and stylus input, enhancing usability outdoors or in demanding conditions.

Powered by a Texas Instruments dual-core Cortex A9 processor, it supports a broad operating temperature range from -20°C to 60°C. Connectivity is robust, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GNSS, and optional cellular modules, ensuring constant communication capabilities. With TPM 1.2 security, this device safeguards data for industrial applications requiring reliable operation. Additional I/O options such as USB, Ethernet, RS-232, and micro HDMI enhance integration possibilities.

PA-501 Features

  • IP65 rated enclosure
  • MIL-STD-810G drop and vibration tested
  • 1000 nit sunlight-readable 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen
  • Wide operating temperature from -20°C to 60°C
  • Multiple communication interfaces including Wi-Fi GPS Bluetooth LTE options

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Product Type

Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

Mounting Format

Screen Size

Operating System

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

Texas Instruments

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 : 2MP Rear : 5MP with auto focus and LED flash

Data Capture

NFC 2D barcode reader (option) Smart card reader - CAC (snap-on, by request) Magnetic stripe reader (snap-on, by request)

Display

10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 WUXGA; 1000 nit sunlight readable 5-point capacitive touch supports glove touch, water rejection, palm rejection, 2mm hard tip stylus Gorilla Glass3

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

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth V4.0 GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou) Optional 3.5G or 4G LTE

I/O Interfaces

USB 2.0 type A x 1, Micro USB x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 ) x 1 RS-232 x 1 Micro SD slot x 1, Micro SIM slot x 1, Micro HDMI x 1 Audio jack (headphone/microphone combo) x 1 Speaker & microphone Dual RF pass-through connector for WLAN, GNSS, WWAN 12-pin do

Memory

1 GB RAM/4 GB iNAND Flash

MEMORY (Installed)

1GB

Operating System

Android 4.2

Power

External AC Power Adapter

Processor, Chipset

TI Dual Core Cortex A9 OMAP4470 1.5GHz 2GB LPDDR2 32GB eMMC (option 64GB)

Ruggedness/Durability

Shock & vibration : MIL-STD-810G Drop : 5 feet drop IP65 resistant design Operating temperature : -20 C to +60 C

Security

TPM1.2

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 PA-501 Rugged Tablet is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The PA-501 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas.

Across these sectors, the PA-501 is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Health, Safety, And Compliance Inspections, Mobile Workforce Operations, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Route Planning And Navigation, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Surveying, Mapping, And GIS Data Capture.

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the PA-501 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.

For further information, or to assess whether the PA-501 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.

The RuggOn PA-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 PA-501 Rugged Tablet, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the RuggOn PA-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 PA-501 Rugged Tablet, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?

At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the RuggON PA-501 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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