Kyocera’s ultra-durable devices are certified to Military Standard 810G profiles including waterproofing, dustproofing, shock, drops, vibration, extreme temperatures and more. A Military Standard 810G device is an extremely rugged and reliable mobile solution.
| Water Immersion* | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 512.6 Procedure I | Unit immersed at 3.28 feet (1meter) depth for 30 minutes |
| Rain and Blowing Rain | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 506.6 Procedure I | Unit exposed to a rainfall of 4 in/hr (1.7 mm/min) per minute, 40 mph (18m/sec) wind for 30 minutes on all six sides |
| Transit Drop | MIL-STD-810G Method, 516.7 Procedure IV | Unit dropped 59 inches (1.50 meters) onto plywood backed concrete or concrete – face, edge and corner 26 total drops* |
| Blowing Sand and Dust | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 510.6 Procedure I | Unit exposed to blowing dust up to 23mph (10.2 m/sec) for 6 hours at room temperature and additional 6 hours at 140°F (60°C) |
| Vibration | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 514.7 Procedure I | Transverse, vertical, and longitudinal vibration, 1 hour per axis at 7.7 g rms. |
| Salt Fog | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 509.6 | Unit exposed to salt fog for two 48 hour cycles (one cycle is 24 hours exposure to salt fog followed by 24 hours drying time) |
| Humidity | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 507.6 Procedure II | Unit exposed to 95% humididty for 10 days at elevated temperature, 86°F (30°C) to 140°F(60°C) |
| Solar Radiation | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 505.6 Procedure II | Unit exposed to Solar Radiation at 1120 W/m (300~3000 nm) at 120°F (49°F) for 10 cycles (one cycle is 20 hours irradiance and 4 hours darkness) |
| High Altitude (Low Pressure) | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 500.6 Procedure II | Unit exposed to low pressure equivalent to altitude of 15,000 feet (4,572 meeters) for 2 hours |
| High Temperature | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 501.6 Procedure II | Unit exposed to extreme temperatures for several hours* |
| Low Temperature | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 502.6 Procedure II | Unit exposed to extreme temperatures for several hours* |
| Functional Shock | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 516.7 Procedure I | Unit exposed to three shocks in each of six directions for a total of 18 shocks at a peak acceleration of 40 g’s |
| Thermal Shock | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 503.6 Procedure I-C | Unit exposed to 3 cycles of temperature extremes from -4°F (-20°C) to 122°F (50°C) each cycle is 30 minutes at minimum temperature and 30 minutes at maximum temperature with transitions less than 1 minute |
| Icing and Freezing Rain | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Method 521.4 Procedure-Ice Acceleration | Unit sprayed with water for 1 hour, ice formed and hardened for 4 hours at a temperature 14°F (-10°C) to a thickness of 0.25” (6mm)* |
| Freeze/Thaw — Fogging* | MIL-STD-810G w/Change 1, Procedure II - Fogging | 3 cycles, -10°F to room temperature 95% relative humidity |
The information found on this page describes our standard testing and procedures. Please check each device for specifications and ratings as these may differ.
*Phone is not intended to be used under water and should be dried as quickly as possible when wet. To ensure that phone is waterproof, make sure the charger/data port, audio jack and card slot covers are properly seated, with no foreign objects obstructing the seals.
Q&A
What is US Military Standard 810G certified?
MIL-STD-810G is a U.S. military specification that guarantees a level of durability for a piece of technology. Specifically, it means the equipment has gone through a series of 29 tests. These put the phone up against shock, vibration, humidity, heat, cold, gunfire shock, humidity, and more.
Why is this specific Military Standard so popular?
The MIL-STD-810G addresses a broad range of environmental conditions. It consists of Test Methods, each testing to various parameters. This is why companies across all industries turn to the MIL-STD-810G to validate their products as ruggedized.
What does the "G" stand for in MIL-STD-810G?
The letter that follows the Military Standard depicts the current revision. There is no particular time-frame that must pass for a revision to occur but it does go in alphabetical order.
What is MIL-STD-810G drop test standards?
The MIL-STD-810G* drop test consists in testing the resistance to shock of all the equipment surface: all faces, edges, and corners. In total, 26 drops from about 4 feet (phones, laptops) are necessary to perform the complete drop test. The “drop test” is also called “shock” tests in certain documents.
What tests are included in MIL STD 810G testing?
The Test Methods of MIL-STD-810G Test Method 500 - Low Pressure (Altitude) Test Method 501 - High Temperature Test Method 502 - Low Temperature Test Method 503 - Temperature Shock Test Method 504 - Contamination by Fluids Test Method 505 - Solar Radiation (Sunshine) Test Method 506 - Rain Test Method 507 - Humidity
Please check each device for specifications and ratings as these may differ.