Rugged display functions in heavy debris environments
ProductOctober 13, 2013
Military personnel operating vehicles in extreme, heavy debris environments need ultra rugged displays to resist the elements.
Military personnel operating vehicles in extreme, heavy debris environments need ultra rugged displays to resist the elements. The Hydra-21 from Z Microsystems in San Diego, CA is designed for these types of applications. It comes with a 1600 by 1200 (UXGA) Light Emitting Diode (LED) display panel and is manufactured from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum. The 21.3-inch display features rear illuminated large responsive operator buttons – with an optional backlight – for on-the-fly panel adjustments, including toggling video enhancement features such as ON and OFF for adjusting video settings. The display has an LED brightness of 300 cd/m2.
Other options on the display include a resistive touch panel, EMI MicroMesh, anti-reflective shield, night vision, daylight readability, and embedded algorithm enhancement. The Hydra-21 uses onboard heaters and thermal features for safe start up and operation in temperatures as low as -20 °C. It also has advanced moisture, sand, and element protection with an IP67 rating. The display also meets MIL-STD-810G, 461F, and has MIL-DTL-38999 locking connectors. The Hydra-21 has a MTBF of a minimum 50,000 hours – backlight and LCD only.
