Datasheet Durabook GC-R8 Ground Control Station
Brand: Durabook · Device class: Accessory (Ground Control Station)
This overview was compiled from the information published on robustbook.bitblade.io and is not a manufacturer datasheet. The manufacturer's own specifications are the binding source. As at: 08 August 2026. A manufacturer PDF is available for the Durabook GC-R8 (Durabook, dated 22 September 2025).
Core data
| Display size | – |
|---|---|
| Resolution | – |
| IP rating | IP66 |
| MIL-STD | MIL-STD-810H |
| Brightness | – |
| Processor | STM32 Series (microcontroller) |
| Memory and storage | – |
| Battery | No battery of its own; powered via the docked R8 tablet (19 V DC), the R8 tablet can additionally be fitted with a hi-cap battery |
| Weight | < 1.2 kg (varies by configuration) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Interfaces | M12 DC-IN (power supply) × 1 · M12 LAN (RJ-45 10/100/1000) × 1 · M12 USB 2.0 × 1; optional 2× antenna port each for WLAN and for WWAN/5G/LTE |
| Configurable | Yes, interactive configurator on the product page (8 groups) |
IP rating, MIL-STD, processor, battery, weight, operating temperature and interfaces come from the manufacturer datasheet DURABOOK_GC-R8_DM_EN_20250922.pdf. Display size, resolution, brightness and memory/storage are not stated there: per the manufacturer, the GC-R8 is a ground control station with no display and no working/mass storage of its own – it uses the display and battery of the docked R8 tablet. The GC-R8 is also not listed in any of the three comparison tables (laptops/tablets/smartphones). „Configurable“ is unchanged from the configurator on the product page (rb-cfg-data).
Interfaces
- M12 DC-IN (power supply) × 1
- M12 LAN (RJ-45 10/100/1000) × 1
- M12 USB 2.0 × 1
Optional: 2× antenna port each for WLAN and for WWAN/5G/LTE
Certifications and ruggedness
Equipment and options
Excerpt from the imported manufacturer description and the configurator on the product page. The GC-R8 is a ground control station (ground controller) for use with the Durabook R8 tablet, not a standalone laptop/tablet. No prices, no availability commitments.
- Controls: Hall-effect joystick, 5-way direction pad, 8 push buttons (2 with flip-guard protective covers)
- Connectivity: military-grade M12 connectors for DC-IN, LAN and USB 2.0
- Ruggedness: IP66 rating (dust and jet water protection)
- 3-year warranty
- Accessories: shoulder straps (2-/4-point), D-ring screws, pen holder, spare stylus
Configuration options
The GC-R8 has an interactive configurator on the product page. Configurable groups per the product page's configurator: integrated options, communication, extended warranty, accidental damage, M12 mil-spec connection cables, power supply and charging, carrying and accessories, pen and stylus.
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Further links
- Product page Durabook GC-R8
- Manufacturer PDF: DURABOOK_GC-R8_DM_EN_20250922.pdf
- Industries: Public Safety · Military · Industry