Mil-Spec Laptop Power Adaptor

Military and aerospace users of the Getac X500 server can now power their systems from a vehicle or aircraft power system using PCG’s 150W DC/DC power adapter. The adapter can also support high performance laptops like the Alienware 17 and the Asus ROG and other high performance gaming laptops.

The PCG-150-MIL 150-watt adapter accepts DC inputs from 20-30VDC and is optimized for 24VDC and 28VDC military vehicle and aircraft power systems. It has a nominal output of 19VDC +/- 5% for the Getac X500 server but can be delivered with a 16V, 18V or 24V output on special order.

Key features:

• High Input Voltage Disconnect
• Output Short Circuit Protection
• Output Overcurrent Protection
• Internal Over Temperature Protection
• Potted for environmental protection
• Metal end plates with mounting feet
• MTBF greater than 25,000 hours

Certifications:

• MIL-STD-810G
• MIL-STD-461F
• MIL-STD-1275D
• MIL-STD-1686C

Power Quality

The adapter is compliant with the requirements of MIL-STD-1275D with the exception of operating through the starting disturbances described in section 3.1.6 of MIL-STD-1275D however, the adapter withstands exposure to these starting disturbances without damage.

150-Watt DC-DC Adapter Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature

The 150-watt DC/DC adapter will operate to full performance within the temperature range of -40°C to +55°C., including internally generated sources of heat as well as the ambient temperature. The operating temperature requirements have been verified in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5, Procedure II (high-temperature), and Method 502.5, Procedure II (low-temperature).

Storage Temperature

The server adapter will operable within performance specifications after exposure to ambient temperatures of -40°C to +63°C. These requirements have been verified in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5, Procedure I (high-temperature), and Method 502.5, Procedure I (low-temperature).

Temperature Shock

The MILSPEC 150-watt DC/DC laptop power adapter was operable without performance compromise after exposure to rapid changes in ambient temperatures over the operating range of -40°C to +49°C in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 503.5, Procedure I; Figures 503.5-1, 503.5-2, and 503.5-3 (a total of 4.5 cycles). The transfer time between temperature extremes did not exceed 1 minute.

Operating Vibration

The adapter was fully functional to its performance specifications after being subjected to functional vibration profiles found in military vehicles for eight (8) hours in each axis, in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Category 20, Ground Mobile equipment.

Vibration, Logistical

The laptop DC/DC server adapter was fully functional after being subjected to secured cargo vibration induced by air transportation both packaged and unpackaged after being subjected to fixed wing turboprop and turbine aircraft vibration.

Functional Shock

The Equipment met all performance requirements during and after exposure to the functional shock for ground equipment requirements of MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure I, Table 516.6-II, Terminal Peak Sawtooth.

Crash Hazard Shock

The Getac server adapter mounting provisions and structure successfully withstood the transient shock test loads imparted by the crash hazard shock for ground equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure V, Table 516.6-I.

Humidity

The 150-watt DC-DC laptop power adapter satisfactorily tolerated the effects of elevated humidity levels without performance degradation during and after exposure to constant 95% humidity with cyclic temperatures over a range of +30°C to +60°C. The exposure was 10x – 24-hour cycles in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5, Procedure II (Aggravated)

Blowing Dust

The DC-DC adapter successfully withstood exposure to dust particle size <150 µm in diameter, density of 10.6 ± 7 gm/m³, with particle velocities of 1.5 to 8.9 m/s from all direction in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 510.5, Procedure I; 90 minutes per side, four sides total.

Exposure to Fluids

The adapter withstands the effects and degradation associated with contamination from exposure to fluids that may be encountered over the service life in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 504.1, Procedure II (Small Systems).

Storage & Air-Transport Altitude

The high power 150-watt Getac X500 laptop adapter meets all of its performance requirements after exposure to un-pressurized transportation altitudes of up to 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) above sea level in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5, Procedure I.

Operation & Air-Carriage Altitude

The MILSPEC DC/DC adapter will operate during exposure to low pressure altitudes up to 4572 meters (15,000 ft) above sea level in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5, Procedure II.

Rapid Decompression

The adapter (non-operating) will withstand altitude changes of 10m/sec. (1969 ft/min.) from 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) above sea level in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, Method 500.5, Procedure III.

Steam and Water Jet Cleaning

When connected as installed in a complete system, the adapter can tolerate cleaning without damage using hot or cold water and steam from a high pressure low-volume cleaning system and commercially available detergents by fine spray, spray-applying a mixture of detergents and water, and rinsing with clean water.

150-Watt DC-DC Adapter Electromagnetic Specifications

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

The adapter has been tested to meet MIL-STD-461F requirements as follows:

• CE102 (Conducted Emissions, Power Leads; 10 kHz to 10 MHz)
• RE102 (Radiated Emissions, Electric Field; 2 MHz to 19 GHz)
• CS101 (Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads; 30 Hz to 150 kHz)
• CS114 (Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injections; 10 kHz to 200 MHz)
• CS115 (Conducted Susceptibility, Bulk Cable Injections; Impulse Excitation)
• CS116 (Damped Sinusoidal Transients, Cables and Power Leads; 10 kHz to 100 MHz)
• RS103 (Radiated Susceptibility, Electric Field; 30 MHz to 18 GHz, 50 Volts/meter)

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

The server adapter will withstand and continue to operate after exposure to electrostatic discharge events in accordance with MIL-STD-1686C, ESD Class 2 voltage levels applied to the Human Body Model (HBM) test locations.

MIL STD 901D is intended to simulate the conditions that occur on board a ship when it is struck by a torpedo.  The equipment must survive without throwing off pieces that might injure crew-members.

In this test, an X500 that has been modified by ProCustom Group for ship-board use was subjected to multiple shocks.  The modifications included significant additional i/o through mil-spec connectors via an expansion slice and custom interface boards, secured in an adjustable custom mount.

If you listen carefully there is one test where there is a loud clanging sound, followed by the utterence of “uh oh!”  If you look carefully it was just a wrench that had been left on the test fixture by mistake, and turned into a projectile.  No wrenches or personel were seriously injured in the making of this video.

In the slowed-down version below, you can see the significant shock propagation through the mounts, test rig, chassis and computer in slow motion:

 

ProCustom Group specializes in the modification of Getac rugged laptops for use in real world, hostile environments.  These include ship-borne, aircraft, tracked vehicle, flightline and oilfield applications.

www.procustomgroup.com

Linux (Ubuntu) installed on Rugged Notebook

ProCustom Group now offers Linux installation on the Getac V110 rugged notebook / convertible.

Dual Boot Windows 7 Pro and Linux Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty Tahr)

Almost all features supported and tested:

Audio Control

Battery Monitoring

Bluetooth

File System with access to:

• Local Drives
• Windows Partition
• USB Flash
• Network Share Drives
• Etc.

Keyboard

Multi language

Touch Screen

Wireless Connectivity – WiFi & 4G LTE

A short powerpoint of screenshots showing the V110 running Ubuntu is here: Rugged Laptop with Linux

Getac V110

The Getac V110 is a very compact, robust and lightweight convertible notebook computer.  Weighing in at under 2Kg or 68oz, and combining composite and die-cast magnesium construction it is a pleasure to use.  Intel i5 or i7 processors and HD5500 graphics mean plenty of performance – and with all the storage being solid state the V110 is snappy and responsive.  This rugged laptop linux installation is available now from The ProCustom group as both part of a comprehensive suite of customization options or as an add on service.

NVIS option

In addition to Linux, ProCustom Group is also offering a Night Vision system option for the V110- see NVIS LAPTOP

Tech Specs:

Mobile Computing Platform	Intel® CoreTM i7-5600U vProTM 2.6GHz processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.2GHz 4MB Intel Smart CacheIntel Core i7-5500U 2.4GHz processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3GHz 4MB Intel Smart CacheIntel Core i5-5300U vPro 2.3GHz processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.9GHz 3MB Intel Smart CacheIntel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz processor with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.7GHz 3MB Intel Smart Cache
VGA Controller	Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display	11.6” TFT LCD (1366×768) 800 NITs LumiBond® 2.0 sunlight readable LED display with multi-touch technology Optional digitizer
Storage & Memory	4GB DDR3 expandable to 16GB3 Solid State 128GB / 256GB / 512GB †
Keyboard	Waterproof backlit mechanical membrane keyboard Optional waterproof rubber keyboard
Webcam	Optional HD webcam x 1 Optional 8MP rear camera x 1
Pointing Device	Touchscreen: Capacitive multi-touch screen Optional pressure sensitive touchscreenTouchpad: Glide touchpad with scroll bar
Expansion Slots	Smart card reader x 1 Express Card 54 x 1
IO Interface	DC in x 1 USB 3.0 x 2 USB 2.0 x 1 Network (RJ-45) x 1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo x 1 HDMI x 1 Serial port (RS-232) x 1 Docking connector (24-pin) x 1 Optional RF antenna pass-through for GPS, WLAN and WWAN
Communication Interface	Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (802.11ac) 10/100/1000 base-T Ethernet Bluetooth (v4.0 class 1) Optional discrete GPS Optional 4G LTE mobile broadband; XLTE Ready1
Software	Getac Utility Adobe® Reader®
Security Features	Intel vProTM Technology (per CPU options above) TPM 1.2 Cable lock slot NIST BIOS compliant Optional fingerprint reader Optional contactless smart card reader Optional 13.56MHz RFID
Power	AC Adapter (65W, 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz) Hot swappable Dual Li-Ion battery (2100mAh) x 2 (up to 13.6 hours of battery life) 4
Dimensions & Weight	11.7” x 8.78” x 1.34” (299 x 223 x 34mm) 4.36 lbs (1.98Kg) ††
Rugged Features	MIL-STD 810G and IP65 certified MIL-STD 461F ready 2 Optional ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Vibration, drop, temperature & humidity resistant Optional Salt Fog feature
Environmental Specifications	Operating Temp: -5.8°F to 140°F / -21°C to 60°C Storage Temp: -40°F to 160°F / -40°C to 71°C Humidity: 95% RH, non-condensing

For a quote, or more detailed information, please contact ProCustom Group

Rugged Table Linux Install

The internal hardware of the Getac V110 convertible notebook and F110 rugged tablet are quite similar, and although untested, it seems likely that Ubuntu would work just as well on the F110 ruggedized tablet.

Rugged Laptop Server has four independent LANs plus RAID

The “Big Dog” of portable laptop servers is now available with a customized Quad-LANs, the first in portable server from Getac. The new generation laptop multi-LAN server has a state-of-the-art 1.73 GHz Intel Core i7 quad core processor outfitted with 16GB of RAM and 8MB Intel® level 3 Smart Cache.  The X500 Rugged Server was built to handle the most complex processing tasks, and yet still features a sunlight readable display and water resistant contruction.

At 16.1 x 11.4 x 4.7 inches in size, the briefcase-size X500 Rugged Customized Server can be easily carried and deployed, maximizing uptime and efficiency. Self-contained, the X500 Server was designed to be brought to the front line and started up with the same simplicity of a standard notebook.

Four independent LANs give the X500 server connection versatility for complex tactical situations

The X500 Rugged Server has up to 5TB of Storage and can be configured as RAID 0, 1, 5. The X500 Multi-LAN Server has a hardware RAID  (redundant array of independent disks) controller that improves performance and protects your data. With up to 5 terabytes of storage, the  X500 Server can be configured for RAID level 0, 1, 5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels courtesy of Wikipedia

The rugged multi-LAN server’s drives are housed in removable shock & vibration protected carriers allowing easy removal for secure storage. The X500 Rugged Server is pre-loaded with Windows Server 2012 providing powerful and flexible server application management.

X500 Multi-LAN Portable Server

Technical Specifications

Operating System: Genuine Windows® Server 2012

Mobile Computing Platform: Intel® Core i7-820 QM 1.73GHz Processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.06GHz, 8MB L3 Intel® Smart Cache, Intel vPro Technology™

VGA Controller: NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 1GB VRAM

Display: 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080) 800 NITs Sunlight-Readable LED Display

Storage & Memory:  8GB DDR3 1333MHz Expandable to 16GB, SATA 500GB HDD, Three SATA 1TB Hard Drives – RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 Disc Management (Expandable to five SATA 1TB hard drives).

Keyboard: Waterproof Backlit Mechanical Membrane Keyboard

Pointing Device:  Glide Touchpad with Scroll Bar

Expansion Slots: PCMCIA (2) Type II, Express Card, Smart Card

Multimedia Bay: 2nd Battery

IO Interface   DC in x 1, USB 2.0 (4-pin) x 3, USB 2.0/eSATA Combo x 1, Serial Port (RS-232) x 2, LAN (RJ45) x 2, Optional LAN 3 & 4 (RJ45), External VGA (15-pin; D-sub) x 1, Audio Output (Mini-jack) x 1, Microphone (Mini-jack) x 1

Communication Interface 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n (Intel® Centrino Advanced-N 6200), Bluetooth® (v2.1+EDR Class 2), Optional GPS (with Internal Antenna)

Software: Getac Utility, Adobe® Reader®, Adaptec Storage Manager™

Security Features: Intel® vPro™ Technology, TPM 1.2, Fingerprint Scanner, Smart Card Reader, Kensington Lock

Power            AC Adapter (150W, 100-240V, 50/60Hz), Li-Ion Smart Battery (8700mAh), Media Bay-2nd Li-Ion Smart Battery

Dimensions & Weight: 16.1″ x 11.4″ x 4.7″ (410 x 290 x 119 mm), 18.9 lbs (8.6 kg)

Rugged Features      Full Magnesium Alloy Case, Shock-Protected Removable HDDs, Vibration & Drop Resistant, Optional Night Vision

Ultra Rugged

MIL-STD 810G and IP65 Compliant

Environmental Specifications      Operating Temperature: -4°F to 113°F / -20°C to 45°C (System boot-up below 40°C), Storage Temperature: 40°F to 160°F / -40°C to 71°C), Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, Non-Condensing

Additional LAN Port modification performed by ProCustom Group

Mil Std 3009 NVG compatible laptop screen

Night vision systems (often abbreviated NVG for night vision goggles) are becoming a common accessory for military personnel.  Care needs to be taken when combining image intensifiers with laptop displays though…  especially sunlight-readable, high brightness displays!  Standard monitors (CCFL-backlit LCDs and CRTs) emit high levels of IR radiation, specifically the kind that’s amplified by night vision goggles. This causes blooming (washed out view) and over-saturation, which renders the user effectively blind. This is true even if the monitor is in the proximity of the user but not in their direct field of view.

Getac has added a night vision mode to it’s popular and robust (“fully rugged”) B300 system:

• MIL-STD-3009 Night Vision Equipment Ready
• Intel Core™ i7-3520M 2.9GHz or Intel Core™ i5-3320M 2.6GHz
• 13.3-inch Getac QuadraClear Sunlight Readable Display up to1400 Nits
• Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life with Dual Battery System
• USB 3.0, eSATA and HDMI Connectivity
• Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, Gobi™
• Bluetooth 2.1 Class 2
• SiRFstarIV™ high sensitivity GPS for enhanced positioning accuracy
• IP65 certified protected against water and dust ingress
• MIL-STD-810G protected against drops, shocks and vibration
• MIL-STD-461F protected against electromagnetic interference
• Operates in extreme wide temperature ranges (-29°C to 60°C)

NVG Systems – how do they work?

Night Vision Goggles work by using a photo-multiplier to take the very low level of light that is available (starlight, moonlight, infra-red light) and amplifying it.  First the photons are converted into electrons by a photocathode, then the electrons are ‘multiplied’ by a high voltage gain stage before striking a phosphor screen.  The phosphor screens glow green (like my old TRS-80 CRT!) giving the image the typical green hue of most night vision systems.

The B300 is MIL-STD 3009 certified, meaning its screen can be seen with night vision goggles – but without the need for filters. By using a quick key, the B300 transforms into a night vision imaging system (NVIS). In daylight, the device offers a 1400nits sunlight-readable QuadraClear touchscreen display, granting users complete visibility under bright sunshine.

NEW: Getac X500 now with Night Vision Display Option

Getac X500 Rear Connectivity

For customized versions of the B300 and X500 (mil-spec connectors, vehicle mounts etc) please contact pro custom group.

DOD Mil-Std-810 509.4 Salt Fog

(Sorry about the salt fog GIF, but it’s soooo cheesy I had to use it.)

The Getac B300 the ideal choice for marine environments such as the Coast Guard, or on the deck of a ship, where salt air can affect equipment performance drastically.  Salt is one of the most corrosive chemicals commonly found, and can cause damage to the metal housings and electrical connection on all laptops – even ruggedized or Mil-Spec ones.

Salt Fog Test Procedure

Salt fog testing for military products generally follows procedures described in MIL-STD-810G 509.4 Salt Fog, with a vapor spray salt solution of 5% salt water introduced in a test chamber to create a salt fog environment. Testing usually includes 48 hours of exposure followed by another 48 hours of drying time. However, two successive cycles of 24-hour exposure / 24-hour drying is an even more challenging scenario for this particular test. Getac used the 24/24/24/24 test for the Getac B300.

To pass this test, the laptop needs to have excellent mechanical design, but also a high quality surface treatment for the magnesium alloy case parts.  Magnesium surface treatments include chemical conversion and painting. Getac’s magnesium factory created a chemical conversion treatment system that includes a special pre-treatment to clean and prep die-cast magnesium surfaces before the chemical conversion process is applied. Their chemical conversion treatment is not limited to plain phosphate, it also contains calcium phosphate, vanadate and other salts.

Mil-Std Paint Applied

After the Mg alloy is chemically converted, it is capable of passing the salt fog test unpainted.  For increased durability, and to make the unit look nice, a special mil-std paint is applied.

Mechanical Design

The standard Getac B300 passes IP65 waterproofing tests. This is a pretty severe test – but is not enough to pass salt fog tests.  Any salt water entering the unit is likely to cause corrosion; especially to the electrical circuitry.  Keyboard drainage, cable in/out structures and microstructures throughout the entire machine are required to prevent salt deposits caused by standing salt water. This effectively prevents structural damage from clogging or binding within the mechanical structure, and also helps avoid electrical malfunction due to corrosion.

Of course, if you have to use the laptop and connect it to power, or any other electrical connection – eg drone data port, 1553 bus, physical network connection, – you will need corrosion resistant connectors.  Pro Custom Group is Getac’s customization partner, and has produced multiple systems with mil-spec connectors.