Xplore iX104C5 Reviewer's Manual

iX104C5™ REVIEWER’S GUIDE.
Fully-Rugged Tablet PC Family
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iX104C5 REVIEWER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
INNOVATIVE RUGGED MOBILITY SOLUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 3
XPLORE’S iX104C5 FAMILY OF TABLET COMPUTING SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................ 4
THE XPLORE iX104C5 DUAL-MODE SUNLIGHT-RE ADABLE TABLET PC ..............................................................................................6
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Key Features ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Xplore: Proven Rugged in the Real World ................................................................................................................................8
Xplore: Xtreme Performance ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Xplore: Field-proven Design ............................................................................................................................................................20
Xplore: Total Control of Ownership ..............................................................................................................................................25
XPLORE’S iX104C5 DMSR SYSTEM REVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................28
EXPANDING CUSTOMER BASE: BREADTH OF INDUSTRIES AND USE CASES ...............................................................................31
TABLET COMPUTING DYNAMICS ............................................................................................................................................................. 34
STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL “PARTNERS” ................................................................................................................................................35
iX104C5 DUAL-MODE SUNLIGHT-READABLE TABLET.......................................................................................................................... 36
TECHNICAL SPECIF ICAT IONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
iX104C5 Family ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40
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abOUT XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES
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A RUGGED TABLET PIONEER, LEADER AND INNOVATOR
Xplore Technologies is a global leader and recognized pioneer in the rugged mobile computing industry with more than 14 years of dedicated focus on developing and deploying fully-rugged wireless tablet systems. Our products have been engineered to meet our customers’ demands for reliable, fully-rugged mobility solutions that deliver superior performance and functionality, and can withstand the most extreme operating environments. We deliver the most comprehensive and rugged tablet computing solutions in the industry.
Headquartered in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Xplore Technologies has spent more than a decade on research, development and product generation improvement s culminating in the 2011 launch of the 5th generation system in the iX104C5™ product family.
The daily challenges faced by our clients in the field and on the front line s were the driving force behind Xplore’s “Voice of the Customer” product development methodology, which drives the engineering, testing and production of critical wireless, performance and expansion capabilities. Since inception, the company has sold approximately one hundred thousand systems globally across a breadth of industries and is a recognized leader and trusted source in the rugged tablet computing industry.
Xplore Technologie s Corp. is a publicly-traded company (OTCQB:XLRT).
INNOVaTIVE RUGGED MObILITY SOLUTIONS
As demand for the tablet PC has surged, so too has the need for rugged mobility solutions with technology advances that allow greater reach into extreme environments. Xplore customers need mobile computing tools that match tough on-the-job requirements, whether those jobs take them deep underground, high above power lines or to the front line.
Driving rain, blowing sand and dust, temperature extremes, constant vibration, accidental system drops onto hard surfaces – Xplore tablets can go wherever users need to be, providing scalable performance, enhanced connectivity, flexible input methods, true portability and product lifecycles that match program and performance needs.
Xplore’s iX104C5 family of fully-rugged tablet PCs, vehicle/situational docking stations, enabling accessories, and peripherals deliver comprehensive solutions to meet the exacting needs of industrial, commercial and government customers.
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XPLORE’S iX104C5 FaMILY OF TabLET COMPUTING SYSTEMS
SETTING THE RUGGED STANDARD
The focus of this Reviewer’s Guide is the iX104C5 Dual-Mode Sunlight-Readable (DMSR) model.
iX104C5 (DMSR) DUAL-MODE ALLVUE™ XTREME TABLET
Industry’s Most Rugged:
Independent MIL-STD-810G, IEC (IP67-10-cell battery), hazardous location certifications
7' (2.13m) operating drop spec, 4' (1.22m) to concrete
Submersible and dust tight
Single or dual solid state drive option with RAID
Highest Performing:
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Intel
latest Core™ i7-620UE with Turbo Boost, HD graphics and Hyper threading
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Up to 8 GB DDR3 memory
Industry’s highest performing mSATA SSD drives
Best Field Usability:
Industry’s best sunlight-readable rugged display with optically engineered AllVue
technology
Auto-sensing dual-mode (digital pen and finger touch), dynamic inputs
Multi-modal wireless options (ex. Gobi
3 megapixel imager: still images, video and bar codes
X+Y navigation fingerprint reader
Lowest Total Cost of Operation (TCO):
Quick access to SSD, SIM, MicroSD, battery, memory and wireless
In-field upgrades help reduce TCO
2000)
iX104C5 DUAL-MODE (DM) TABLET
iX104C5 DUAL-MODE LITE (DML) TABLET
Same rugged, performance and feature options as iX104C5 DMSR
LCD optimized for indoor and ambient outdoor light conditions
Same rugged characteristics as iX104C5 DMSR
LCD optimized for indoor and ambient outdoor applications
Solid cost-effective performance with Intel
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Celeron® Dual Core U3405 processor
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iX104C5 DUAL-MODE SUNLIGHT-READABLE (DMSR) MODEL
iX104C5 DUAL-MODE CLEAN ROOM (DMCR) TABLET
Designed for the unique needs of pharmaceutical, food industries and
other clean room environments
Safe and effective clean room operation – custom chassis design prevents
pooling of contaminants and cleaning agents
Rugged-optimized for clean room environments – IP67, select MIL-STD
810G independent testing
Same performance characteristics as iX104C5
iX104C5 DUAL-MODE ALLVUE XTREME MILITARY (M) TABLET
The most rugged tablet PC available
Engineered and field-proven for military applications
Stringent suite of MIL-STD-810G, IP67 (10-cell batter y) and MIL-STD
461F emissions testing and certifications
Single or dual solid state drive (with integrated heater) option with RAID
Same industry-leading performance capabilities as iX104C5 DMSR
Industry’s best sunlight-readable, auto-sensing finger touch and pen
inputs display
Adaptable to most military vehicles from HMMWVs to MRAPs
Custom military docking solution
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XPLORE’S iX104C5 DUaL-MODE SUNLIGHT-REaDabLE TabLET PC
INTRODUCTION
INNOVATIVE RUGGED TABLET FOR THE REAL WORLD
Today, more than ever, mobile computing systems are relied upon by an increasingly diverse group of verti­cal professionals, military and security personnel to do their jobs. Xplore’s customers work in the toughest conditions and trust their tablet computers to be as rugged as they are. Beyond rug ged, users demand scal­able performance, enhanced connectivity, flexible input methods, true portability and product lifecycles that match their program and deployment needs. Xplore’s iX104C5 delivers with industry-leading rugged­nes s, performance data protection, meaningful innovation and longer-managed lifecycles.
Xplore’s 5th generation rugged offering enhances user productivity and safety by enabling work in the harshest conditions and by providing reliable operation while mobile in a standing position, vehicle or fork truck-mounted, or at a service desk. IT and program managers enjoy peace of mind in trusting their Xplore systems will operate when and where they need them, with advanced integrated technologies from industr y leaders such as Intel® and Microsoft®.
SETTING A NEW RUGGED TABLET COMPUTING STANDARD
PROVEN RUGGED IN THE REAL WORLD – Industry’s Most Rugged Tablet PC
XTREME PERFORMANCE – Industry’s Best Performance Platform for Today and Tomorrow
FIELD-PROVEN DESIGN – Best Sunlight-Readable Dual-Mode Display
TOTAL CONTROL OF OWNERSHIP – Long Lifecycles, Superior Management Capabilities
KEY FEaTURES
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XPLORE iX104C5 DUaL-MODE SUNLIGHT-REaDabLE TabLET PC
KEY FEaTURES
Independently-tested to 17 different MIL-STD-
810G standards, IEC IP 67 ingress protection rating (10-cell battery), HazLoc and MIL-STD­461F (C5M)10. Validates design integrity to help reduce field failure rates and decrease TCO.
Tablet industry’s first-published operating drop
specification to concrete from a 4' (1.22m) distance. Real-life versus unrealistic industry standards of non-operating to plywood over concrete. Also operating drop tested from 7' (2.13m) to traditional plywood over concrete.
Innovative Piston Ingress Protection System
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protects the unit from ingress of moisture, sand and dust. Tablet industry-leading certification of IP-67 – supports actual submersion of system
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in water.
Superior data protection through combination
of proven structural and component shock absorption, standard high performance, mSATA Solid State Drives with Dual SSD option, RAID configuration capabilities. Delivers superior performance, data redundancy and protection.
Industry-leading system performance with
Intel®’s latest Core™ i7 mobile processor with Turbo Boost and HD graphics to meet demanding application requirements.
Anytime, anywhere connectivity supports
current wireless technologies including wireless LAN, mobile broadband (featuring Gobi™
2000), wireless VOIP (EU only), Bluetooth, and dedicated advanced GPS module options. Custom-engineered antenna design enhances wireless performance.
Industry’s best optically-engineered, rugged
sunlight-readable display.
Rugged tablet industry-first dual-mode (finger
touch and pen) dynamic inputs combined with optically-engineered AllVue Xtreme LCD provides incredible flexibility, performance and usability.
Integrated fingerprint reader with X+Y
navigation functionality
Integrated 3 MP imager captures stills and
video with bar code capabilities.
Designed for long in-service life to meet
extended project deployments. Provides platform stability and continuity over program and product lifecycles.
Field-upgradeable storage (SSD), memory,
SIM/MicroSD socket, wireless modules and battery. Maximizes user upgrade and maintenance capabilities and minimizes costly and time-intensive return-to-factory upgrade requirements.
Featuring Intel
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management tools, Xplore’s Universal Connection Manager and Panel Control module simplify deployment and management of Xplore systems.
Key solution elements such as extended use
batteries, vehicle/fork truck/military, wall/ desktop docking, dedicated GPS modules (2m, <1m accuracy models) and carry solutions enable flexible usage and enhanced on-the-job functionality.
Industry’s highest capacity (68.5 Whr) Li-Ion
battery provides over 6 hours of typical battery life. Warm-swap battery capabilities.
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XPLORE: PROVEN RUGGED IN THE REaL WORLD
INDUSTRY’S MOST RUGGED TABLET PC
Independently-tested to MIL-STD-810G, IEC IP67 ingress rating (10-cell battery), and Hazloc standards
High-density, hardened magnesium alloy chassis with contoured bumper protection system
Integrated piston gaskets on all user-accessible doors
3H hardened display protects against breakage and scratching
3rd part y tested: 4' drop to concrete with system on; 7' operating drop to non-yielding surface
Xplore’s Cool Touch thermal system, inclusive of multiple thermistors, regulate heating and co oling in extreme temperatures
Exceptional data protection – Solid State Drive (SSD) storage, with dual SSD RAID (0,1) option
Military, public safet y, field service and other front-line workers depend on their mobile computing systems to complete job tasks, execute mission plans and, in some cases, save lives. System uptime, continued deployed operation and data protection is paramount. Xplore’s iX104C5 is the gold standard in rug ged tablet computing, delivering the highest degree of ruggedness in its class.
Inspired by first-hand experience and input from utility and telecomm field service workers, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies, the iX104C5 can adapt to changing mission requirements and withstand harsh conditions.
KEY RUGGED FEATURES INCLUDE:
A drop specification that is more in line with real-life use conditions: 4', operating to concrete (a hard surface) 26x; 7' operating to plywood over concrete
A unique piston sealing technology enables a higher level of ingress protection (IP-67 with 10-cell batter y) from driving rain/snow, blowing dust/sand, and potential immersion in water
An innovative data protection system utilizes a custom- engineered drive carrier, Solid State drive storage with dual SSD drive option, RAID (0,1) and JBOD array configurations which include advanced high-performance and durable solid state drives – to maximize data integrity in the most challenging shock, vibration and drop conditions
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RUGGE D DES IGN
Through the engineering development and commercialization of five generations of fully- rugged tablet solu­tions, Xplore has refined a customer feedback methodolog y that is an integral part of the overall product development model. Through an aggregation of customer inputs, research and development, extensive rugged testing and – most importantly – real-world field experience, the iX104C5 incorporates a number of innovative and advanced rug ged design elements :
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High-density, hardened magnesium alloy chassis
Custom multi-layer enclosure and internal framing system
ISO-damp cushioning for LCD and SSD assemblies
Provides exceptional strength and resistance to torsion, shear and impact damage
Contoured bumper protection system
Rounded, industrial rubber over-molded bumpers on corner impact zones provide
shock protection via energy dispersion and absorption
The extended wrap design provides protection on the X, Y and Z axis for a total of 26
different directional impacts
Complements the high-density magnesium and protects the internal electronics and
LCD from excessive shock and impact when hitting a non-yielding surface in drop scenarios
Piston sealing technology
Custom gaskets and seals used at all mechanical contact points
Implemented into all module access doors to provide secure sealing after repeated
access
Sealed I/ O module from ingress with passive I/O port cover
Prevents foreign particles from entering and potentially damaging the system
Allows for a higher level of ingress protection (IP67) than any unit in its class without
limiting manufacturing flow cycles or costly repair turnaround times
Custom-engineered, industrial Cool Touch thermal management system
Heat pipe thermal transfer design, combined with the Intel
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Core™-i7 ULV processor,
allows the iX104C5 to operate in extreme temperatures
Combination of forced convection via industrial fan sealed and enclosed, custom-
engineered heat piping and conductive cooling elements
Reduced external chassis (“skin”) temperature for user comfort and longer
component life by drawing heat away from internal system elements
Internal temperature monitoring of critical components via multiple thermal sensors
helps maximize component protection and elongate the lifecycle of key system elements
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Unique pin and pad expansion ports support the addition of key application modules
such as the dedicated GPS module options
Gold plated for high throughput
Provides solid, sealed expansion capabilities for system grow th
3H hardened, chemically-strengthened, scratch-resistant LCD display stack
Provides added LCD protection against potential damage:
Breaks due to impact Deep, performance-impacting scratches
Industrial-grade, dual-mode, auto-sensing touchscreen supports up to 35M total
touches to a single location
Additional ruggedization design elements:
High-impact, etched functional keypad Low-profile, integrated Wi-Fi and performance-enhanced broadband antennas Shoe-box fit on magnesium frame
Xplore has multiple patents-pending on its rugged engineering designs
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The iX104C5 is rigorously tested independently and certified by third-party facilities to ensure reliable performance in demanding and harsh environments. Xplore’s rugged products undergo testing and validation based on “The Military Standard for Environmental Testing and Engineering Guidelines” (MIL-STD-810G). MIL­STD-810G is used for determining the effects of natural and induced (man-made) environments on products intended for use in harsh mobile environments. It includes guidance for accelerated or aggravated testing during the design process to assess product suitability for the environmental conditions anticipated throughout its lifecycle. Departments and agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense have approved it for use.
It is important to note that although companies may claim MIL-STD -810G design elements, Xplore has documented these test parameters and results, and warranties its products to these published specifications. More importantly, Xplore has deployed approximately one hundred thousand of its rugged systems (since inception) to customers worldwide and is recognized in the industry as an innovative leader in the field. Xplore’s products have been tested in real-world applications as Xplore’s global network of satisfied customers expands across a variety of vertical markets.
The rugged Xplore iX104 C5 is designed, tested and backed to meet the following specifications, which closely approximate the varied application conditions to which our products are exposed.
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iX104C5 RUGGED TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
MIL-STD-810G TESTING
TRANSIT DROP OPERATING
MINIMUM INTEGRITY VIBRATION
VEHICLE VIBRATION
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES (OPERATING/NON­OPERATING)
THERMAL SHOCK
BLOWING RAIN
BLOWING SAND AND DUST
HUMIDITY
SALT FOG SPRAY
BENCH SHOCK (M5)
FUNCTIONAL SHOCK
CRASH SHOCK
4' (1.22 m); drop direct to concrete, 26 total drops: one drop to each face, edge and corner. Unit is operating and remains operational. Exceeds MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Proc IV
7' (2.13 m); drop to 2" plywood over concrete, 26 total drops. One drop to each face, edge and corner. Unit is operating. Exceeds MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure IV
Minimum integrity testing. Unit is non-operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Procedure I: Figure 514.6 E-1, Category 24
Vehicle vibration testing. Unit is operating. MIL-STD-810G, US Highway Truck, Method 514.6, Procedure I: Figure 514.6 C-1 Category 4. Tablet w/ Dock and Vehicle Kit
Operating: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C): Unit is operating. Cold boot within 15 min (power source) Operating (M5 Tablet with SSD/Heater and Military V.Dock): -49°F to 140°F (-45°C to 60°C): Unit is operating. Cold boot within 15 min (power source) Non-Operating/Storage: -60°F to 160°F (-51°C to 71°C). Unit is non-operating MIL-STD-810G, Methods 501.5, 502.5, Procedures I and II
-60°F to 160°F (-51°C to 71°C). MIL-STD-810G Method 503.5, Procedure II, cyclic: Unit is non-operating
4.0"/hr (101.6 mm/hr) of blowing rain with a 40 mph wind source for 30 minutes on each surface. Unit is operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 506.5, Procedure I
Blowing sand and dust at 30 mph for 30 minutes. Unit is operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method
510.5, Procedures I (Blowing Dust) and II (Blowing Sand)
3%-95% - non-non condensing humidity. Five 48-hour cycles. Unit is operating. MIL-STD­810G, Method 507.5, Procedure II
5% saline exposure for 2 Cycles x 48 hrs. (24 hrs wet/24 hrs dry). Unit is not operating. MIL­STD-810G, Method 509.5, Procedure I
4" (101.6 mm) drop onto wooden bench. Four drops on each face. Unit is non-operating. MIL­STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure VI
40g (peak), 11 ms, saw tooth, 3 axis x 6 shocks = 18 shocks. Unit is not operating. 20g (peak) operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I
75g (peak), 11ms, saw tooth, 2+/- shocks x 3 axis = 6 shocks. Unit is non-operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure V
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iX104C5 RUGGED TESTING AND CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
MIL-STD-810G TESTING
ALTITUDE
CONTAMINATION BY FLUIDS
FUNGUS
SOLAR RADIATION
INGRESS TESTING
IEC (IP) INGRESS PROTECTION TESTING
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
UL1604/ISA STD 12.12 (CSA 22.1)
ATEX AND IECEx
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE
AUTOMOTIVE
Chamber at 50,000 ft for 1 hour. Unit is operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5, Procedure II
Detergents, brake fluid, aromatic hydrocarbons. Unit is not operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method
504.1
28 days; US Fungus Types. No grow th. Unit is not operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 508.6, Procedure I
Steady State A1. 1120 W/m2 (355 Btu/ft2/hr) UVB @ 50°C, 7x24hr cycles. Unit is not operating. MIL-STD-810G, Method 505.5-2, Procedure II
IP 67 (10-cell battery) Dust tight, no ingress of dust. Protection against effects of immersion in water to 3.28' (1m). IEC 60529 IP-67 for dust and water. IP65 with 8-cell battery option.
Operation in Hazardous Environments; (Class 1, Division 2, Zones A/B/C/D)
Operation in Hazardous Environments; ATEX and IECEx compliant
Compliance with latest version of EU Directive 72/245/EEC including amendments and corrigenda (2004/104/EC) Automotive E Mark (xDock)
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CHARACTERISTIC SPECIFICATION REqUIREMENT LIMITS/LEVELS TEST METHOD
Electrostatic Discharge EN55024 +/- 8 kV (Direct), +/-15kV (Air) EN 61000-4-2
Radiated Immunity EN55024 3 V/m 80 -1000 MHz EN61000-4-3
Electrical Fast Transients EN55024 +/- 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines,
+/- 500 V Signal Lines
Surge Immunity EN55024 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 1 kV AC Line-Line and
I/O Signal Lines if applicable
Conducted Immunity EN55024 3V/m 150 kHz to 80 Mhz EN61000-4- 6
Magnetic Immunity EN55024 Power Frequency Magnetic Field
Immunity 1A/m
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Radiated Emissions EN55022
Conducted Emissions EN55022
EN55024 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and
Voltage Variations Immunity
EN55024 Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions EN61000-3-2
EN55022 Limitations of Voltage Changes, Voltage
Fluctuations and Flicker
Electric Field Emissions, 30 MHz to
47CFR Pt 15
47CFR Pt 15
18 GHz
Power Leads, 150 kHz to 30 MHz EN55022
EN61000-4-4
EN61000-4-5
EN61000-4-8
EN61000-4-11
EN61000-3-3
EN55022, Class B FCC Pt 15, Class B
FCC Pt 15, Class B
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ONGOING RELIABILITY AND RUGGED DESIGN TESTING
Xplore has made significant investments in building out its own in-house environmental, reliability and emis­sions testing labs. Xplore continuously conducts Accelerated Life Testing and Accelerated Stress Screening on its iX rugged products during the design phases. Equally important is Xplore’s ongoing regression testing from random production line sampling as part of its quality assurance program. Xplore also undertakes mechanical lifecycle stress testing on all key connectors, jacks and insertion points to maximize reliable lifetime operation.
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