See the Video: Ingress Protection by the Numbers

See a testing video and learn how ARMOR Rugged Mobile Computers keep out dust and water.

Dust and water are two of a computer's worst enemies. Rugged computers are often ranked by ingress protection (IP) ratings which specify the environmental protection provided by an electronic enclosure. The IP rating normally has two numbers, indicating the levels of protection that the enclosure provides against the ingress of solid foreign objects, including dust, and the protection it provides equipment inside against the ingress of water.

• The ARMOR C12 Notebook is sealed to IP54. In many environments this is adequate to protect the computer from moisture, humidity and dust penetration.
• The ARMOR X10 Tablet PC is sealed to IP66. This means the device is protected from direct water sprays at high velocity and that it is impervious to dust penetration. Further, ShutOut™ technology does not require covers on outside ports so the seal is maintained.

In addition to selecting the most appropriate gasket materials and locations during the design process, consistent application of these materials during manufacturing is critical to achieving optimal performance. Gaskets that are designed for automated application have been demonstrated to be more consistent, repeatable and reliable than hand-applied materials.