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Outdoor usage
Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:32 pm
by boardfun
I am hoping to find out what types of environmental conditions the DT360 (or the 366) will work in.
I see that the specs has it at 0C to 40C, so it can't freeze (lcd).
I am most concerned about getting it wet. The site doesn't have any kind of MIL SPEC or IP66 rating, but it seems to me that these devices can endure water splashes - not looking at underwater usage.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
James in Nova Scotia, Canada
Re: Outdoor usage
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 2:11 pm
by n3qxc
I have attempted to use mine in my car... it did not do so well at 15 deg F here in Michigan... I think the battery had the issue... I tried to power it up while it was cold and the charger circuit smoked on my 360. I removed the battery and the unit still functions on direct 12vdc, but will not work with a functioning battery installed.
As far as water/splash and spills... there is the opening for the mic and what looks to be a reset hole on the front of my 360. I also have had my unit apart and there are no gaskets or water protection on the circuits. The buttons are protected with rubber cutouts, but I wouldn't use them in heavy rain or snow...
Wondering if the touch screen would function if the unit was in a ziplock bag?...
Re: Outdoor usage
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:33 pm
by volkswagner
n3qxc wrote:
I have attempted to use mine in my car... it did not do so well at 15 deg F here in Michigan... I think the battery had the issue... I tried to power it up while it was cold and the charger circuit smoked on my 360. I removed the battery and the unit still functions on direct 12vdc, but will not work with a functioning battery installed.
As far as water/splash and spills... there is the opening for the mic and what looks to be a reset hole on the front of my 360. I also have had my unit apart and there are no gaskets or water protection on the circuits. The buttons are protected with rubber cutouts, but I wouldn't use them in heavy rain or snow...
Wondering if the touch screen would function if the unit was in a ziplock bag?...
The screen will work inside a ziploc, but it may increase trapped heat, depending on usage. I wish the iPhone would operate this way, as my wife sometimes soaks in the tub with her phone... as I cringe just writing it...let alone handing her the phone!