Rugged devices withstand harsh environments that would decrease the performance of ordinary consumer devices. Rugged devices are built to be more resistant to dirt, grime, moisture, extreme temperatures, jarring movements, and being dropped. Rugged devices are used in many industries due to their increased reliability and lower overall cost. Many industrial operations have begun to shift towards to consumer devices due to their low initial investment cost and ease of use due to familiarity, but what many do not know is that over the lifetime of that device a much higher cost will be seen. This is typically due to the increased level of downtime due to repairs and lost worker productivity. When a ruggedized device is introduced into operations the initial investment cost is higher, but these devices tend to have a longer product life cycle due to their rugged features and durability - the life cycle of a rugged device is typically twice that of a consumer grade device. The rugged features also account for the decreased down time for repairs. Failure rates on average are typically 3.5 times lower than non – rugged devices. Overall, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of ruggedized devices is 42.6% lower than consumer devices being used in an industrial setting. The industries where rugged devices are seen most often include: supply chain and logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, field service, construction, architecture, healthcare, retail and courier. For more information about Datex or the items discussed in this presentation contact me today at marketing@datexcorp.com, 800.933.2839 ext. 243 or visit our website http://www.datexcorp.com.

1. How to Select Rugged Mobility
Solutions for Warehouse &
Manufacturing Environments
In business over 35 years, Datex has a wealth of
experience in helping companies across the world meet
these critical business challenges. Datex can provide
supply chain software, mobility solutions, professional
services and a full range of IT managed services.

2. Why Select a Rugged Mobile Computer?
Rugged devices withstand harsh environments that would
decrease the performance of ordinary consumer devices. Select
a rugged device to protect against the effects of:
• Dirt
• Grime
• Moisture
• Extreme heat & cold
• Jarring movements
• Drops

3. Why Select a Rugged Mobile Computer?
To Ensure Faster Return on Investment (ROI) and Lower TCO
Rugged Devices
• Typically have a longer product lifecycle
• Last twice as long as non-rugged devices (4-6 years)
• May decrease downtime due to repairs
• Average annual failure rates are 3 ½ times lower than non-
rugged devices
• Can decrease productivity loss
• Lost productivity is responsible for half of average TCO
TCO is on average 42.6% lower than consumer devices when
used in enterprise settings

4. TCO Comparison
Device Type Hard Costs Soft Costs Total TCO
Consumer Grade $472 $3,758 $4,230
Durable $654 $3,309 $3,963
Semi Rugged $863 $2,005 $2,868
Fully Rugged $895 $1,697 $2,592
Ruggedized Device
Average
$879 $1,851 $2,730
*Annual TCO based on five year-deployment
Source: VCO Research Group

5. Where are Rugged Mobile Computers Used?
Rugged devices are used in many industries due to their
increased reliability
• Supply Chain &
Logistics
• Warehousing
• Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Field Service
• Construction
• Architecture
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Courier
• and many more…

6. 10 Key Features to Look for in a Rugged Mobile Computer
Internal Components
1. Internal components can withstand impact shock (i.e. being dropped or
bumped)
2. Batteries that are specially formulated to work well in cold temperatures
3. Internal heaters – heat the internal components preventing condensation
and associated damage to displays
4. Protective coatings on internal components to protect from moisture

7. 10 Key Features to Look for in a Rugged Mobile Computer
External Components
1. Durable housing that can withstand impact shock
2. Sealed, water resistant housing to prevent condensation
3. Screw in connectors for compatible external devices – ensures a reliable
connection
4. Keys or touch screen displays that can be easily used even when wearing
gloves
5. Display that is visible in many different lighting and temperature
conditions
6. Size and shape should be easy to handle

8. Device Ruggedness Standards
What standards or certifications exist?
• MIL-STD (U.S. Department of Defense Military Standards)
• MIL-STD 810G: requires the device to remain operable when
landing on any face, edge or corner to a “non-yielding” surface
• IP (Defined by the International Electrotechnical
Commission – IEC) – most widely used certification
• First digit represents particle protection rating, second digit
represents water protection rating
• EX: IP54: level five particle protection – dust deposits may
form but will not affect performance and level four water
protection- can be splashed or exposed to low pressure spray

9. Device Ruggedness Standards
What standards or certifications exist?
• Temperature Specifications (Cold Rating)
• I-Safe- each environment has specific requirements for
equipment used
• Different classes, groups and divisions
• Drop Specifications
• Concrete is the standard testing surface

10. Who are the Top Rated Rugged Mobile Computer Providers?
Honeywell Intermec Motorola
Solutions
Psion

11. What Types of Rugged Devices Exist?
Rugged Devices Available
• Mobile Computers
• Barcode Scanners
• Barcode Printers
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Radios
• Wearables
• Vehicle Mounts
• RFID

12. Contact Us
800.933.2839
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Datex Corporation
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