SubscribePanasonic, the market leader in portable, ruggedised laptop design, announces the launch of the new, ATEX certified CF-19 Toughbook.
ATEX, an abbreviation for ATmosphères EXplosible, regulates the purchase, installation and service of electrical and non-electrical systems operating in explosion hazard zones.
The new CF-19 Toughbook is certified to ATEX hazard zone two, where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation. The CF-19 offers a safe, portable and reliable IT solution to engineers working in the gas, oil and chemical industries. Like all explosion protected equipment, the new CF-19 Toughbook is designed to prevent explosions occurring from air-gas contact with hot surfaces. The CF-19 can be exposed to a maximum surface temperature of 200 degrees Celsius, without incurring any damage. The CF-19 is fitted with a custom leather case that prevents sparks forming if the laptop is accidentally dropped.
The new ruggedised model can convert from classical notebook to tablet PC by swivelling the 10.4" active matrix display through 180 degrees and clipping the back of the screen down onto the keyboard. The resulting touch-screen offers engineers a convenient mode of data input by finger or stylus. The CF-19 notebook can withstand external impact, heavy vibration, broad temperature fluctuations and falls from 90 cm or approximately three feet. This is achieved through a shock resistant magnesium housing and an aluminium frame which holds the hard drive in place. The hard drive is also surrounded by a foam jacket to add a further layer of security. Despite this robust armour, the CF-19 weighs in at just 2.25 kilos, or just under 5 lb, and at eight hours' continuous use on one battery charge, the Toughbook is perfect for working away from a power supply.
With ATEX certification, fully-ruggedised construction and excellent battery life, the CF-19 is the ultimate IT solution for engineers working in explosion hazard zones.
