TOUGHBOOK Utilities Management Solutions
Discover the latest technology built to keep essential infrastructure moving
Made for the challenge
Built for keeping essential services operational.
From visualising the performance and condition of water and gas pipelines, to installing smart meters and pinpointing the location of underground cabling and junction boxes in remote locations, TOUGHBOOK gives utilities field workers the rugged, reliable connectivity that they need to stay operational in all conditions, come rain or shine.
Supported by an extensive range of partner software, security, accessories, and connected vehicle solutions, TOUGHBOOK is the ideal companion for utilities workers on the move.
Sunlight-viewable, glove- and rain-enabled touchscreen
IP65 water and dust resistance and MIL-STD-810H drop resistance
-29 °C to 60 °C operating temperatures
4G LTE or 5GSA with eSIM support
Customisable modular design
Highly accurate GPS
Intel® Wi-Fi6 AX201 Wireless LAN
Intel vPro processors and Windows 11 Pro
Carry handles and body harnesses
Long-lasting batteries with Hot-Swap functionality
Powering the future of the utilities industry
As the utilities sector embarks on a period of profound change, learn more about the key technology trends and operational requirements driving change across water and energy, and how mobile innovation is enabling field workers to adapt, excel, and stay connected in even the most demanding environments.
TOUGHBOOK for Electricity
Whether working on substations and powerlines or installing residential smart meters, field technicians need rugged devices that can withstand harsh weather, interface with legacy systems, and provide secure connectivity for real-time reporting and compliance documentation.
TOUGHBOOK is ideal for:
- Smart metering and installation
- Asset inspection and maintenance
- Digital work orders and reporting
- Mapping applications for installation and maintenance
TOUGHBOOK for Gas
Whether inspecting pipelines, responding to emergency call-outs, or installing smart meters, gas field teams need rugged devices that can withstand extreme environments, interface with legacy monitoring equipment, and provide secure connectivity for real-time data transfer and reporting.
TOUGHBOOK is ideal for:
- Pipeline inspection and leak detection
- Emergency call-outs and repairs
- Smart meter installation and infrastructure maintenance
TOUGHBOOK for Water
From pump station maintenance to pipeline inspections and mapping, water utility teams operate in wet, remote, and hazardous environments where reliability and connectivity are critical. They need devices that can withstand moisture, vibration, and exposure to cleaning agents while enabling seamless access to technical documentation and reporting tools.
TOUGHBOOK is ideal for:
- Pump station and treatment plant maintenance
- Pipeline and valve inspections
- Digital work orders and reporting
- Mapping applications during installation and maintenance
TOUGHBOOK for Wind Power
Maintaining offshore turbines, inspecting remote wind farms, or troubleshooting control systems takes wind power technicians to all sorts of harsh environments with elemental and connectivity challenges. They need rugged devices that can withstand salt air, moisture, vibration, and extreme temperatures while enabling secure access to critical data and diagnostic tools.
TOUGHBOOK is ideal for:
- Offshore and onshore turbine maintenance
- Emergency repairs and diagnostics
- Digital work orders and reporting
- Mapping and positioning for infrastructure projects
The critical role of utility mobile solutions
As utility teams perform critical field work every day, their tablets and laptops can either be productivity powerhouses or hidden liabilities. Our insights report surveyed over 150 utility leaders, and can help you spot hidden productivity drains, make informed choices about field laptops and tablets, and empower your teams to perform their work more effectively.
Customer stories from the utilities sector
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Panasonic Powering Digitisation in Utilities
TOUGHBOOK rugged devices are just one of many interconnected Panasonic technologies, showcased at Enlit Europe 2024, that are helping mobile workers to realise value from the surge of big data that is accompanying the digitisation of utilities.
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Contact our industry experts to learn more about the technology trends in the utilities and discuss how TOUGHBOOK can empower your field technicians.
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