In extreme environments such as construction sites, mines, and the field, ordinary tablets will not last more than three days before going on strike, while a professional rugged tablet pc can become an all-weather productivity tool. Today we will unveil the mystery of its level of protection, to help you choose the right equipment does not step on the pit!
First, the protection level interpretation
IP protection ratings are globally accepted and developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which hides two key pieces of information:
The first digit (0~6): dustproof capability
The highest level of 6 means that it is completely dustproof, even flour-like fine particles can not be invaded, if it is a daily office environment, you can choose level 5 (dustproof but not completely sealed), it is also enough to use.
Second Digit (0~9): Water Resistance
Level 5 can fight against shower-like spray of water (e.g. rainy day operation)
Grade 7 can withstand brief immersion (against accidental falling into water)
Level 8 or above enables long-term underwater work (just needed for underwater work)
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Second, the mainstream protection level showdown
▶IP65
Waterproof ability: can cope with short-term rain impact in heavy rainy weather
Typical applications: anti-soup splash in catering kitchens, anti-disinfectant spray in hospitals, anti-goods rubbing in retail warehouses
▶IP67
Waterproof leap: can be immersed in 1 metre of water depth for 30 minutes without water ingress, accidentally falling into the water does not panic
Drop-proof: 1.22 metres without damage.
User profile: geological exploration personnel, long-distance freight drivers, forest firefighters
▶IP68
Professional waterproof: continuous underwater operation, the specific parameters by the manufacturer to make the interpretation of the definition, the purchase needs to confirm the depth and time.
Extreme environment must have: offshore oil platforms, chemical plant areas, underwater welding operations, etc.
Third, avoid the pit guide
Wrong selection case:
A logistics and transport company purchased IP53 rugged tablet pc for truck loading and unloading, and it was scrapped after three days of water ingress during the rainy season (IP65/67 should have been chosen).
A logistics company purchased IP67 rugged tablet pc for truck loading and unloading, but it was scrapped after three days of water ingress during the rainy season (should have chosen IP65/67).
If you are really entangled in the end to choose which protection level, you may wish to directly describe their application scenarios, professional manufacturers will give the answer.
Reminder:
Protection performance is not always the same, will be with the time / use of wear and tear and attenuation!
In order to ensure the protective performance of the device, it is best to regularly check the replacement of rubber seals to ensure waterproof effect; screen cracked after the fall of the protection may also be reduced, the need for timely maintenance and diagnostics; in extreme high / low temperatures may lead to embrittlement of the sealant, but also real-time check.
Write in the end
The choice of rugged tablet pc, the essence is actually using technology to add code for security, it may cost more than ordinary equipment, but in terms of reducing the damage rate of the device, enhance work efficiency, it seems to be more cost-effective in the long term.
