The ASD84 Rugged Display 8.4″ provides the perfect balance between larger viewing area and compact rugged design.
Key Features
Generous 8.4″ viewing area – Available in 640×480, 800×600, or 1024×768 resolution. Options to suit mission display requirements.
High brightness and clarity – Standard 400 nits brightness. With an optional 750 nit sunlight-readable mode for superior outdoor visibility.
Rugged, sealed construction – Fully enclosed aluminium chassis. Designed to meet MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 for shock, vibration, EMI/EMC. Environmental sealing against dust, sand, salt fog, and humidity.
Flexible power and interfaces – Operates on 9–36 VDC, supports RGB/DVI video. Includes USB/RS-232 touch screen options.
Customisable design – Connector types, user controls (on/off, day/night, OSD, brightness). Mounting options can be tailored to your program.
Compact and lightweight – Approx. 20.6 cm × 17 cm × 3.8 cm, weighing around 1.36 kg, ideal for tight spaces in cockpits, vehicles, or portable systems.
Key Benefits
- Reliable in Extreme Environments – To begin with, the ASD84 performs under high altitude, wide temperature ranges, vibration, and shock, ensuring dependable operation in mission-critical settings.
Better Readability & UI Flexibility – Moreover, its high contrast and optional high-brightness mode deliver excellent legibility in bright sunlight or harsh lighting, while multiple resolutions provide interface flexibility.
Easy Integration – In addition, the compact size and rugged build simplify installation in cockpit panels, naval control consoles, vehicle dashboards, or portable field systems.
Local Service & Support – Finally, Metromatics provides Australia & NZ-based engineering, integration advice, and after-sales service, ensuring smooth deployment and long-term reliability.
Applications
The ArgonFDS ASD84 Rugged Display 8.4″ is ideal for mission-critical applications that require larger visual interfaces while maintaining compact, rugged construction, including:
Defence & Aerospace – Mission displays for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, UAVs, and UGVs, as well as C4ISR control and data fusion systems.
Naval & Maritime – Bridge and shipboard computing where salt fog, vibration, and humidity demand military-grade durability.
Ground Vehicles – Tactical command, weapons control, or surveillance systems within armoured or utility vehicles.
Industrial & Harsh Environments – Oil & gas monitoring, mining operations, or remote industrial automation where ruggedness and reliability are essential.
Local Expertise and Support
As the Australian and New Zealand distributor for ArgonFDS, part of the Spectra Defense Technologies group, Metromatics offers more than just hardware supply.
In addition, we provide local engineering expertise, integration advice, and rapid after-sales service. Ensuring that the ASD84 Rugged Display 8.4″ is deployed with minimal risk and maximum confidence.
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Therefore, if you need a mission-ready rugged display 8.4″ for defence, aerospace, or industrial applications. The ArgonFDS ASD84 delivers larger screen clarity with proven durability.
To take the next step, contact Metromatics today to review specifications, discuss integration options, and request pricing.
Specifications
Optical | |
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Viewable Area | 8.4” Diagonal |
Display Type | TFT LCD w/ LED Backlight |
Resolution | 640×480 (VGA) or 800×600(SVGA) or 1024×768(XGA) |
Brightness | 400 nits Typical, 750 nits with High Bright Option |
Touch Screen | Ruggedised, Analog Resistive |
Overall Unit | |
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Dimensions (Typical) | 20.6 cm × 17 cm × 3.8 cm |
Weight | 1.36Kgs |
Power Input | 9 to 36VDC |
Power Consumption | 15W Typical, Depending on Usage Profile |
I/O | RGB/DVI, Power, USB/232 (For touch option) |
Connectors | Military Circular or Specify |
Enclosure | Aluminium, Enclosed |
User Controls | On/Off, Day/Night, OSD, Brightness, Bezel Buttons, Attached Stylus, others Specify |
Other | Customisations and Adaptations Available on Request |
OS | Windows 10 or Specify |
I/O | USB, RS232, GigE, VGA Out, Specify Others |
Wireless | WiFi 802.11x with Flush Mount Antenna (Option) |
Other | Video Frame Grabber or Other I/O Upon Request (Option) |
Environmental | |
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(Designed to meet, but is not limited to, the following selected specifications) | |
Operating Temp | -10°C to +55°C (-40°C optional) |
Storage Temp | -40°C to +70°C |
Shock | 40g, 11msec |
Vibration | 2.25grms Random |
EMI/EMC | Designed to MIL-STD-461 |
Altitude | Up to 40kft Operating, Non-Operating |
Salt Fog, Sand/Dust | Resistant to Salt Fog, Unit is 100% Enclosed |
Humidity | Operating & Storage – 95% @ 25°C, Non-Condensing |
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