

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 (FZ-40BZ01HME) is a fully rugged 14" Windows notebook built for field service, utilities, public safety, defence and logistics teams that need a full-size laptop where ordinary devices fail. This configuration combines an Intel Core i5-1145G7 vPro processor, 16 GB RAM, a quick-release 512 GB NVMe OPAL SSD, a sunlight-readable Full HD touchscreen (up to 1,200 cd/m²) and built-in 4G LTE in an IP66, MIL-STD-810H tested magnesium chassis that survives drops from 180 cm.
Key Features
- Fully rugged: IP66 dust and water protection, MIL-STD-810H tested, 180 cm drop resistance and –29 °C to +63 °C operating temperature.
- Sunlight-readable 14" touchscreen: 1920 × 1080 Full HD, up to 1,200 cd/m², capacitive multi-touch that works with gloves, a stylus and in the rain.
- vPro performance: Intel Core i5-1145G7 (up to 4.4 GHz) with 16 GB DDR4 RAM, expandable to 64 GB.
- Secure, quick-release storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD with OPAL self-encryption, removable in seconds for secure data handling.
- Always connected: integrated 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, plus a quad pass-through connector for external vehicle antennas.
- All-day battery: 6500 mAh battery for up to 18 hours (MobileMark 2014); up to 36 hours with an optional hot-swappable second battery.
- Modular design: four xPAK expansion areas (left, right, rear and palm rest) for a 2nd SSD, 2nd battery, smart card or fingerprint reader, DVD/Blu-ray drive or extra ports such as RS-232 serial and VGA.
- Backlit UK-English keyboard, front webcam with microphones and TPM 2.0 security.

Ideal Applications
- Utilities and energy field engineers – power grids, pipelines and substations
- Police, fire and emergency services – in-vehicle mobile data terminal
- Defence and security – mission planning and vehicle-mounted computing
- Field service and telecom technicians – outdoor diagnostics in all weather
- Construction, mining, transport and logistics

Technical Specifications
| Part number | FZ-40BZ01HME |
|---|---|
| Model | Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 40 (mk1) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1145G7 vPro (up to 4.4 GHz) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Display | 14" (35.6 cm) TFT, 1920 × 1080 Full HD, up to 1,200 cd/m², capacitive multi-touch |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4 (max. 64 GB) |
| Storage | 512 GB NVMe OPAL SSD, quick release |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe / UHD Graphics |
| Wireless | 4G LTE WWAN, Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Interfaces | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1× Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1× HDMI, 1× Gigabit LAN (RJ-45), 1× microSDXC, 1× headset, DC-in, port replicator connector, quad pass-through connector |
| Keyboard | Backlit, UK-English (QWERTY) |
| Camera & audio | Front webcam with microphones, stereo speakers |
| Expansion areas | Left, right, rear and palm rest xPAK areas |
| Battery | Li-ion 10.8 V, 6500 mAh; approx. 18 h (MobileMark 2014), approx. 36 h with optional 2nd battery (hot-swap) |
| Ruggedness | IP66, MIL-STD-810H, 180 cm drop, –29 °C to +63 °C |
| Security | TPM 2.0, Intel vPro, OPAL self-encrypting SSD, password security, lock slot |
| Dimensions | 354 × 301 × 54.4 mm |
| Weight | approx. 3.35 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| In the Box | AC adapter, UK power cord, 6500 mAh battery, capacitive stylus pen, user manual |
Please note: this configuration (FZ-40BZ01HME) ships with a backlit UK-English keyboard and a UK power cord. Need a different keyboard layout, 5G or a newer Intel Core Ultra model? Compare all configurations in our Rugged Laptops collection or contact our team for project pricing.
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