Product Type | Expansion Module |
Compatible Device | Durabook R8 Rugged Tablet |
Form Factor | Factory-installed modular unit |
Power Requirements | Powered through tablet main unit |
Weight | Approx. 100 g |
Designed For | Field service, military, public safety, industrial applications |
Durabook R8 Expansion Module: SCR, RS-232, RJ-45, USB3.2
Key Benefits

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- - Enhances the Durabook R8 tablet with key I/O ports needed in field and legacy systems
- - Adds secure Smart Card Reader functionality for regulated or secure environments
- - TAA compliance makes it ideal for public sector and federal deployment strategies
Product Overview
The Durabook R8 Option - SCR+RS232+RJ45+USB is a factory-installed expansion module that augments the R8 rugged tablet with secure and industrial-grade I/O capabilities. Designed for mission-critical applications, it integrates RS-232 serial connectivity, an RJ-45 Ethernet port, USB 3.2 interface, and a Smart Card Reader, offering both speed and security in mobile environments. With TAA compliance and manufacturing in Taiwan, it meets federal procurement requirements. This module significantly improves workflow efficiency without adding complexity or compromising ruggedness.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Integrated into R8 chassis, footprint unchanged |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F) |
Humidity Tolerance | 0% – 95% non-condensing |
Rugged Compliance | MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G (inherited from R8 base) |
Sealing | IP66-rated with tablet |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Not applicable for hardware module |
Licensing Requirements | None |
Bundled Software | None; relies on host tablet drivers |
Wireless Features
Wireless Connectivity | Not applicable – uses wired I/O expansion only |
Interfaces
Serial Port | 1 x RS-232 |
Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ-45 (10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
Smart Card Reader | ISO 7816 compliant SCR |
Data Transfer Rate (USB) | Up to 5 Gbps |
Ethernet Data Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
COM Port Baud Rate | Up to 115.2 kbps |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC Class B, MIL-STD integrated via base unit |
Advanced Security Features
Smart Card Reader Security | Supports secure logins, government ID cards, CAC |
Encryption Support | Dependent on host device and OS integration |
Secure Identification | Yes, via Smart Card Authentication |
Trusted Platform | Hardware-level SCR integration |