Mobile computers are inevitably exposed to spills and splashes—not just from water, juice and coffee, but also from oils and certain chemicals. Testing measures the ability of Toughbook® mobile computers to survive such spills as well as rainfall.

Panasonic technicians perform water resistance tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4 (Spray). The test items are subjected to this test with the LCD open and the unit operating, but with ports closed. Rugged Toughbook computers are then tested and inspected for water intrusion. Unlike some computer manufacturers, Panasonic does not shorten the duration of liquid resistance tests. Toughbook fully-rugged computers are tested for a full 40 minutes.

Different Toughbook models have different levels of water resistance. All Toughbook computers can survive six ounces poured on a keyboard. In addition to IP65¹ compliance, fully-rugged and ultra-mobile-rugged Toughbook U1 models can keep running even when subjected to 12 hours of continuous spraying—the equivalent of half a day in pouring rain.

Learn about MIL-STD-810F certifications