The following items are the tests that devices bearing the MIL-STD-810H label have passed.
Tested to ensure performance across all temperatures ranging from -32°C for over 48 hours and up to 65°C for over 4 hours
Devices are tested against rain exposure, subjected to water sprays from a specified height and inspected for damage afterwards.
Tested devices are subjected to cycles of humidity ranging from 58% to 88% over a period of 24 hours.
After simulating a 1000-mile drive cross-country subjected to all degrees of bounces and vibrations, devices are tested to ensure proper performance.
The device is tested to simulate an event in which it is accidentally dropped such as when they are removed from a shelf or dropped onto a hard surface while handling.
Devices and their components are tested for their resistance to exposure to dry, blowing sand as well as how they perform in dust-laden atmospheres.
Devices are tested in low pressure environments for an extended period of time to simulate both transportation and operation while in an airplane.
The salt fog test is used to determine the effectiveness of a device’s protective coating and finish while also checking the effect of salt deposits that make it onto the interior electrical components.
Devices are tested to determine their resilience to rapid changes in temperature between -21°C to 60°C.
Tested to ensure performance across all temperatures ranging from -32°C to 49°C for over 8 hours.
Devices are tested against rain exposure, subjected to water sprays from a specified height and inspected for damage afterwards.
Tested devices are subjected to cycles of humidity ranging from 58% to 88% over a period of 24 hours.
Devices were subjected to vibrational testing to ensure that all materials would be able to endure transportation and handling.
Devices are dropped 26 times from a height of 122cm (48 inches) onto each corner, side, and panel onto a 2-inch thick surface of plywood. Devices are inspected for any damage after each drop.
Devices and their components are tested for their resistance to exposure to dry, blowing sand as well as how they perform in dust-laden atmospheres.
Tested to ensure performance across all temperatures ranging from -32°C to 49°C for over 8 hours.
Devices are tested against rain exposure, subjected to water sprays from a specified height and inspected for damage afterwards.
Tested devices are subjected to cycles of humidity ranging from 58% to 88% over a period of 24 hours.
Devices were subjected to vibrational testing to ensure that all materials would be able to endure transportation and handling.
Devices are dropped 26 times from a height of 122cm (48 inches) onto each corner, side, and panel onto a 2-inch thick surface of plywood. Devices are inspected for any damage after each drop.
Devices and their components are tested for their resistance to exposure to dry, blowing sand as well as how they perform in dust-laden atmospheres.
To evaluate the safety, performance and integrity of devices in high temperature environments, devices are exposed to higher than standard (~140°F) ambient temperatures over five different 24-hour periods.
Devices are subjected to physical shocks they may encounter during the handling, transportation, or servicing throughout their lifetime. Devices are tested in both on and off states, and receive a total of 18 shocks to test the device’s structural integrity.
Devices are tested in low pressure environments for an extended period of time to simulate both transportation and operation while in an airplane.
Tested devices are exposed to direct sunlight for four 24-hour cycles.
Tested to ensure performance while operating in temperatures ranging from -32°C to 49°C, as well as being tested in a non-operating state in temperatures as low as -51°C and as high as 60°C.
Tested devices are subjected to temperatures ranging from 30°C to 60°C at a relative humidity of 95%.
Devices were subjected to vibrational testing to ensure that all materials would be able to endure transportation and handling.
Packaged devices are dropped 26 times from a height of 76cm (30 inches) onto each corner, side, and panel onto a 2-inch thick surface of plywood. Devices are inspected for any damage after each drop.
Devices and their components are tested for their resistance to exposure to dry, blowing sand as well as how they perform in dust-laden atmospheres.
Ingress Protection testing is separate to MIL-STD-810H and offers a guarantee as to how much dust and liquid the device will withstand. It is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The equivalent European standard is EN 60529.
The first number represents the amount of solids that can enter, and the second number represents the amount of protection from moisture such as drips, sprays, submersion etc. The table below explains what each number means. For example IP 68 is fully resistant to dust and submersion in water for long periods.
Note: MIL STD 810G testing is conducted on select Acer products. Testing is not intended to demonstrate fitness for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contract requirements or for military use. Test results are not a guarantee of future performance under these test conditions.