Toughbook H1

Engineered for the medical professional, the Toughbook H1 improves workflow and eases clinical loads. With access to patient records and documentation of a patient’s condition at the point of care, the Toughbook H1 maximizes clinical efficiency while increasing patient safety.

The Toughbook H1 was developed based on Panasonic’s innovative engineering, resulting from its own proprietary global healthcare industry research and Intel’s mobile clinical assistant (MCA) reference design.

Panasonic designed the Toughbook H1 based on Intel’s mobile clinical assistant (MCA) reference design. Intel’s MCA reference design is the basies for all MCA devices.

While other manufacturers simply recreated the Intel MCA reference design, Panasonic took the expertise that comes from years of designing rugged mobile products and created a unique interpretation of Intel’s mobile clinical assistant reference design that truly reflects the needs of the end user. The Toughbook H1 has greater levels of durability, offers easier sanitization, longer battery life, improved ergonomics, longer standard warranty and more integrated standard features when compared to first generation MCA devices.

The Toughbook H1 is a highly durable and mobile computing device. The industry leading six-hour battery life, hot-swappable battery and superior wireless capabilities allow for maximum portability and mobility.

The fully rugged, fully sealed and durable design not only ensures ultimate reliability, but it also allows users to decrease their total cost of ownership and maximize their return on investment.

The smooth, flat surface of the Toughbook H1 allows users to easily clean and sanitize the Toughbook H1;, an attribute critical in the healthcare setting.

Furthermore, integrated features, such as RFID, barcode scanner and 2MP camera, frees users of multiple devices, increasing efficiency and productivity.

The Toughbook H1 is the first fully-rugged, Intel Atom-based mobile clinical assistant. Toughbook H1 redefined the MCA category by being the first to include a fanless design, portless, gapless and smooth surface design to ensure maximum sanitization; a six-hour battery life complemented by twin hot-swappable batteries; ergonomically designed, daylight-viewable display and optional Gobi™ mobile broadband.

The Panasonic Toughbook H1 aims to improve workflow, ease clinical loads for doctors and nurses and helps healthcare organizations to maximize efficiency and reduce errors. Utilizing the Toughbook H1 to automate and streamline workflow can help healthcare organizations alleviate clinical loads while improving patient safety and job satisfaction.

The Toughbook H1 has an Intel® Atom™ processor (1.86GHz) Z540 with 533MHz FSB, 512KB L2 cache. See Intel Atom Processor section for more information.

The base memory on the Toughbook H1 is 1GB of SDRAM, expandable to 2GB.

No, the Toughbook H1 has an 80 GB 1.8-inch shock mounted hard drive.

Every Toughbook H1 comes standard with integrated Wi-Fi (A/B/G/Draft-N) and Bluetooth®. And Gobi™ mobile broadband (EV-DO and HSPA) is an available integrated WWAN option. See Wireless Overview section for more information.

Yes, the Toughbook H1 comes standard with a contactless SmartCard (ISO 14443 type A/B compliant) and RFID (ISO 15693 compliant). See RFID/Barcode Reader section for more information.

Yes. See RFID/Barcode Reader section for more information.

Yes, every Toughbook H1 comes standard with an integrated finger print reader by Upek, Inc.

Every Toughbook H1 comes standard with a 2.0MP camera with auto focus and dual LED light. See Camera section for more information.

The Toughbook H1 has a 10.4” TFT Color Active Matrix LCD. See Display section for more information.

Genuine Windows Vista® (Windows XP Tablet downgrade is available).

The Intel MCA Software Development Kit (SDK) is available to developers. To download the SDK or for more information, visit Intel’s MCA SDK page.

The Intel Atom processor offers the ideal mix of performance and low power consumption.

The main benefits of the Intel Atom processor are:

• Processor Performance: Provides appropriate levels of performance to run relevant applications.
• Low Power Consumption: Low power consumption allows for longer battery life.
• Low Heat Production: Improves device ergonomics (no hot spots) and eliminates need for a fan, reducing potential points of failure and improving ease of sanitization.

A user can run many of the same software applications as on desktop PC's. Please consult the application provider for minimum system requirements.

MIL-STD-810F is a series of testing standards and procedures issued by the United States Army, in order to identify products approved for use by all agencies and organizations within the Department of Defense. While these procedures were initially created specifically for the military, they have since become an important benchmark for numerous public and private sector organizations to verify if products will withstand challenging conditions throughout their service life.

Mobile computers are rated according to international standards for ingress protection (IP). IP codes classify the degrees of protection provided by electrical enclosures from dust, water and impact. The numbers following the letters "IP" represent the specific degree of protection provided by electrical enclosures. The Toughbook H1 is IP65 certified by a national independent third party lab following IEC 60529 Procedure 13.4, Category 2. The first digit (6) indicates the ingress of dust at a level that will not have a harmful effect on the operation of the unit. The second digit (5) indicates that water sprayed from all directions will not compromise the computer's functioning.

Like all Toughbook mobile computers, the Toughbook H1 is designed to meet and exceed a variety of standards for performance, durability and environmental impact.

As the leader in manufacturing durable and reliable mobile computers, Panasonic performs more than 500 checks and tests on every Toughbook computer. Also, the Toughbook H1 is IP65 certified and designed to meet MIL-STD-810F requirements, testing standards and procedures issued by the United States Army.

The Toughbook H1, a fully-rugged device, can withstand the typical environment of a healthcare facility, such as dropping the device from a patient’s bed (about a 3 foot drop), spilling water or other fluids on the device and bumping the device on edges, doors and other surfaces throughout the day.

“Semi-rugged” devices don’t offer the extreme level of durability that the Toughbook H1 does. Therefore, they may not be able to handle the demanding and harsh environment of healthcare settings.

Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5, Procedure IV, the Toughbook H1 can withstand three foot drops.

Panasonic offers multiple healthcare devices ranging in different levels of ruggedness. The Toughbook H1, an ultra-mobile-rugged device, has about the same level of durability as the fully-rugged class of Toughbook laptops. It offers more durability than the semi-rugged and business-rugged line of Toughbook mobile computers.

Healthcare devices in different categories of ruggedness include:

• The fully-rugged Toughbook 19 – The fully convertible Toughbook 19 is rugged and lightweight. It offers enhanced patient care for viewing medical records, x-rays and lab results.
• The semi-rugged Toughbook 52 – Even though users may carry it around by its built-in handle, the durable and reliable Toughbook 52 is ideal for the rollercoaster type ride of a cart through a hospital facility. It is specifically engineered to endure the harsh, day-to-day environment as a cart-based solution for nurses delivering secure, high quality bedside care, or as any everyday desktop replacement for administration.
• The business-rugged Toughbook T8 – At only 3.3 lbs, it’s extremely portable and the extra-long battery life make it perfect for everything from patient rounds in a facility to patient visits in the home. Healthcare providers can update and transfer patient data virtually anywhere.
• The ultra-mobile-rugged Toughbook U1 – The ultra-portable Toughbook U1 allows users to make changes to patient charts, receive up to date lab results and perform clinical tasks quickly and efficiently, all without having to return to a desk.

Panasonic engineered a fanless design in an effort to minimize the spread of dust, debris and other infectious particles.

The low-powered Intel Atom processor and Panasonic’s experience in thermal management technologies allows the Toughbook H1 to maintain a low temperatures without the use of a fan.

Fully sealed means that the unit’s entire surface area is completely void of ports, gaps and crevices. The Toughbook H1 includes a fanless and portless design, smooth surfaces with sealed buttons and a gapless LCD screen.

A semi-sealed design cannot guarantee resistance to dust, water and liquids. Furthermore, semi-sealed devices can be difficult to disinfect as germs, bacteria and other infectious particles may get trapped in between gaps and crevices.

The Toughbook H1 has a 10.4” dual touch screen with a resolution of 1024x768.

The Toughbook H1 has a screen brightness of 500 nit. That’s 3x brighter than most MCA’s on the market.

The daylight-viewable screen allows the Toughbook H1 to be used outside or in a brightly lit room, increasing the user’s mobility and productivity. The Toughbook H1’s daylight-viewable screen is a standard feature.

The Toughbook H1 has a dual function display. The intuitive display can identify whether the device is in digitizer (stylus) or touchscreen mode (finger touch), and automatically turns off the unused function. For example, this allows a user to touch their palms on the screen while writing using the stylus, without moving the cursor to where their palms touched.

Proprietary research, usability studies and feedback on first generation MCA devices resulted in the ergonomic improvements found in the Toughbook H1.

A number of features contribute to the Toughbook H1’s ergonomics, including:

• Low heat generation based on thermal engineering and the use of the Intel Atom processor
• Barcode scanner location based on usability studies and input from users of first generation MCA devices
• A curved handle that compliments the hand when gripping the device
• The rear hand strap offers improved ease of use when inputting data
• The device’s light weight, 3.4 lbs design makes it comfortable for users to hold for extended periods of time

The position of the barcode reader is ergonomically placed at the bottom of the device to decrease wrist tension. Most MCA devices place their barcode readers either on the top or side of the device, which forces users to move their wrists in uncomfortable positions or manually move the object that they are scanning.

Yes, the Toughbook H1 was designed with a curved back to increase the ergonomics of the device as well as for heat dissipation. The curved back, which matches the shape of the hand and palm, allows users to comfortablye hold the device . The increased surface area afforded by the curved back also helps dissipate heat, keeping the unit operating at comfortable temperatures.

Yes, Toughbook H1 can be used as a traditional desktop device. A keyboard can be easily attached using ports found on the docking station or by means of Bluetooth.

The easeled back allows users to comfortably view and access the display even when the Toughbook H1 is placed down on a flat surface.

Infocase has an armstrap designed for toting the Toughbook H1.
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The Toughbook H1 was built for extreme sanitization and infection control. The flat, smooth surfaces, void of any gaps, holes and crevices, allow for easy and thorough sanitization.

Panasonic recommends that only “wipe” forms of the disinfectant solutions be used on the Toughbook H1.

A full list of recommended disinfectants can be found here.

Panasonic performed rigorous testing for disinfectant resistance by wiping down each area with a liquid solution up to 10,000 times.

Sanitization is critical to patient safety. To help aid in disinfection, the Toughbook H1 comes standard with proprietary cleaning reminder software that can be programmed to remind users to wipe down the unit at defined intervals. The system maintains a record of successful cleaning for infection control management and auditing purposes.

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is used for tracking and identification purposes. Clinicians can use the Toughbook H1 to positively identify patients at the point of care by scanning their wristbands, increasing efficiency and patient safety. The RFID feature can also be used in warehousing and inventory control applications.

An RFID Reader does not require the user to “aim” the reader. Just place the RFID tag within 3 to 4 inches of the reader port at the bottom of the Toughbook H1 and it will read to tag.

Yes, the barcode reader can read any I.S.O standard barcode symbology, including 1D and 2D symbologies.

The Gobi technology by Qualcomm is the most flexible solution available for providing embedded mobile broadband (WWAN) access. Gobi allows IT departments to purchase a single device SKU regardless of the wireless carrier or technology (EV-DO or HSPA). Gobi technology is ideal for home health environments.

The Toughbook H1 can be shipped with (WWAN) as an integrated option available when ordering Gobi™ mobile broadband. While the Toughbook H1 is used in many Wi-Fi settings, it can also be used in settings where there is no access to Wi-Fi, including home health and hospice, ambulatory, mobile blood collection, warehousing and inventory management or field inspection. The option for integrated WWAN increases the portability of the device and provides users with non-stop computing.

Although most MCA devices come standard with integrated Wi-Fi and mobile broadband (WWAN) as an option, the Toughbook H1 is the only MCA that has the capability to include Gobi technology and integrated GPS.

Yes, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth come standard on the Toughbook H1.

Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/draft-n

The Toughbook H1 supports high levels of encryption and security that are found on all Toughbook laptops. The Intel Wi-Fi tools preloaded on the Toughbook U1 and the Windows Operating system let users configure security like any other computer on the secured network.

Yes, the Toughbook H1 is CCX v4 certified.

Yes, as an option, Toughbook H1 can be shipped with integrated GPS. The GPS module is helpful for use in home health, ambulatory and other field service applications.

The Toughbook H1 has an industry leading 6-hour battery life. The battery life of most MCA devices is about three to four hours.

The industry leading 6-hour battery life is accomplished through Panasonic’s advanced battery technology, as well as through the use of Intel’s low-powered Atom processor.

It takes 7 hours to charge the Toughbook H1 when both batteries are empty and the unit is off. When the unit is on, it takes 10 hours.

The hot-swappable battery design allows users to replace batteries without having to shut down or dock the unit, eliminating downtime and allowing for non-stop computing.

The Toughbook H1 can be used just like any digital camera. Users simply point the Toughbook H1 toward an object and take the picture using the programmed camera button on the front of the device.

The camera is a 2MP with autofocus and a dual LED light for low light conditions.

No, the Toughbook H1 does not include a webcam.

Panasonic provides industry leading service and support to all of its customers, including a standard three-year warranty, lifetime call center support, 24-hour coverage/7 days per week and priority parts exchange with air shipping from its National Service Center.

Panasonic and its partners offer pre and post sales report. Panasonic, through its T-Force Services, offers several options, including field consulting services, hot swap management, customer brand badging, data protection, on-site service as well as several upgraded warranty services such as extended warranties, extended battery warranties, hard drive warranties, and providing protection against accidental physical damage.

Panasonic will repair all in-warranty repairs free of charge and provide shipping from the Panasonic National Service Center. The Toughbook H1 comes with a three-year warranty standard. For technical support, please call 1.800.LAPTOP5 (1.800.527.8675).

Panasonic aims to provide the industry benchmark turnaround time on repairs – typically only 3-4 days, or with an optional enhanced service level, repairs typically only take 2 days.

It is very important. Users should have the confidence in knowing that a manufacturer will last as long as the deployment of a new technology device. Furthermore, the company’s financial strength will help deliver and maintain a product’s warranty and customer support.

The Toughbook H1 comes with the Computrace® theft protection agent in its BIOS. If this feature is activated, the software can remotely delete data and help to recover stolen computers. For more information, visit Absolute Software’s website.

Panasonic understands the needs of their customers, and has created a warranty program that fits their usage scenarios.

All Toughbook computers are sold through Panasonic’s channel partners.

Panasonic does not sell directly to the customer in an effort to deliver unique, tailored computer solutions.

Yes, the CF-H1 Gamber Johnson Universal Mounting Solution is designed and tested in partnership with Panasonic.
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