Atexxo
Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
- Zone 1/21
- IIC T6
- ATEX + IECEx
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Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 vs ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
These two 8-inch Android tablets are flameproof (Ex db), certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx at IIC T6, and both use a Samsung Exynos 1380, so on gas coverage and performance they start level. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 converted by Atexxo, and it weighs 940 g. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 is a dedicated Ex tablet at 1,122 g, with a Class I Division 1 listing, a wider ambient range and more certified accessories. Here is how they compare, and which we would choose for which team.
ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)
ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
- Zone 1/21
- IIC T6
- ATEX + IECEx
- Class I Division 1
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Both tablets cover Zone 1/21 at T6, so pick by your region, your accessories and what your crews carry. For North American sites, hot sites up to +55 °C, and teams that use a pen, a certified scanner or wired data in the zone, we would choose the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1. For crews who carry the tablet all shift, fleets that already run Samsung Galaxy Tab Active devices, or teams that want a 256 GB model with 8 GB of memory, we would choose the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
Choose the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 if…
- Your crews carry the tablet through a whole shift: it weighs 940 g including the tablet, against 1,122 g for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1.
- Your fleet already runs Samsung Galaxy Tab Active devices: it is a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 inside, with the same apps and standard device management.
- You want more memory and storage: Atexxo lists a 256 GB model with 8 GB of memory, against 6 GB and 128 GB for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1.
Choose the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 if…
- Your sites are in North America and classified by Division: ecom’s SGS listing covers Class I Division 1 Groups A to D at T6, Class II Division 1 and Class III, where our data has no North American listing for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
- Your team scans, writes or wears harnesses in the zone: the S Pen, a chest harness, a belt clip and a leather case are named in its certificate, and the Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner has its own Ex approval.
- You need a wired data connection in the hazardous area: its USB-C port may be used for data there within its entity parameters, where the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 has no cable or dock listed for use in the zone.
- Your sites restrict cameras: a camera-free version is available, and our data lists none for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
- Your sites run hot: it is certified up to +55 °C ambient, against +50 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5.
Key differences
Where they differ
North American listing
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
- Not in our data
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
- SGS certificate SGSNA/25/CA/00003X (ecom file CERT-7841): Class I Division 1, Group A, B, C, D, T6; Class II Division 1, Group E, F, G T80C; Class III T80C; Ex db ia IIC T6 Gb; Class I, Zone 1, AEx db ia IIC T6 Gb; Zone 21, Group IIIC T80C; Ta −20 °C to +55 °C
The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 holds an SGS listing for Class I Division 1 Groups A to D at T6, plus Class II Division 1 and Class III. Our data has no North American listing for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5. On a site classified by Division, this can decide the choice on its own.
Weight
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
- 940 g (including the tablet)
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
- 1122 g
The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is 182 g lighter, which you notice when a tablet is carried on a strap or held in one hand through a shift. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 is the heavier tablet at 1,122 g.
Certified accessories
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
- EX-ATEXXO-STRAP (named in the certificate; original part from Atexxo only). No Ex-rated keyboard, dock, pen or harness listed. Charger is not Ex-rated (charging only outside the hazardous area).
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
- Named in the certificate: S Pen ST T05 X2, leather case LC T05 X1, chest harness CH T05 X1, belt clip BC T01, carrying strap CS T05, stylus tether ST 01. The Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner carries its own Ex approval (Zone 1/21, Div 1). Chargers, docks and holders on the ecom page are for use outside the hazardous area only.
The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1’s certificate names an S Pen, a leather case, a chest harness, a belt clip and a carrying strap, and its wireless scanner has its own Ex approval. For the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, only a strap is named, and no Ex-rated pen, dock or keyboard is listed.
Wired data in the zone
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
- SIM card installation only in a safe area, by removing the aluminium SIM cover. Bottom cover may be removed by the user only to charge in a safe area. No Ex-rated cable, dock or keyboard is listed, so none should be connected in the Ex area. Atexxo's page says storage can be extended to 1 TB with microSD; the certificate does not address microSD.Unconfirmed, see note 1
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
- SIM and microSD are reachable only in non-hazardous areas (flameproof cover). The USB-C port is intrinsically safe and may be used for wired data connections in the hazardous area within its entity parameters (Uo 5.6 V, Io 500 mA, Po 600 mW, Co 1 µF, Lo 1 µH); charging via USB-C only in non-hazardous areas. The S Pen is intrinsically safe and may be used in the hazardous area. Wireless peripherals (Bluetooth, DeX) are not restricted by the certificate text.
The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1’s USB-C port is intrinsically safe and may carry wired data in the hazardous area within its entity parameters. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5’s USB-C port is reached only by removing its bottom cover in a safe area, and no Ex-rated cable or dock is listed for it.
In the field
Head to head, by kind of work
Certification and where you can use them
Edge: ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
On the European and IECEx ratings the two are level: Zone 1/21, protection level Gb/Db, gas group IIC, dust group IIIC and temperature class T6 (85 °C). The small differences are in the dust figure, a maximum surface temperature of 85 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 against 80 °C for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1, and in the ambient range: −20 °C to +50 °C against −20 °C to +55 °C. Both are flameproof (Ex db) enclosures, and the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 adds an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia): its USB-C port and S Pen are intrinsically safe.
The wider gap is outside Europe. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1’s SGS certificate covers Class I Division 1 Groups A to D at T6, Class II Division 1 Groups E, F and G, Class III and Class I Zone 1 AEx, and ecom also lists approvals for Korea, Brazil and South Africa. Our data has no North American listing and no other approvals for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, which holds ATEX certificate EPS 26 ATEX 1 161 X and IECEx certificate EPS 26.0044X. If your site needs more than ATEX and IECEx, ask Atexxo what it can supply.
Weight, memory and the tablet inside
Edge: Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5
The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 weighs 940 g including the tablet, 182 g less than the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1. Atexxo converts a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5, so teams that already manage Samsung Galaxy Tab Active devices keep the same apps and standard device management, and Atexxo’s part numbers include a conversion service for a Samsung tablet you supply. It comes as a 128 GB model with 6 GB of memory or a 256 GB model with 8 GB, in Wi-Fi or 5G versions.
The rest of the hardware is close. Both have an 8-inch 1920 × 1200 screen at 600 nits, an Exynos 1380, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front camera, 4K video at 30 fps, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC and glove touch, though our data does not confirm NFC reading through the Atexxo housing. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 lists a fingerprint sensor, and the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 face recognition. ecom lists Android Enterprise Recommended with Samsung Knox 3.10, and Atexxo lists Knox with Enterprise Edition and standard SKUs, without saying which it ships.
Accessories, ports and field controls
Edge: ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1
The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 is the better equipped for work in the zone. Its USB-C port is intrinsically safe and may carry wired data within its entity parameters, though charging through it is for non-hazardous areas only. The S Pen is intrinsically safe and may be used in the zone, and the certificate names a chest harness, belt clip, leather case, carrying strap and stylus tether. Its programmable function key can be set to push-to-talk, an emergency call or an alarm, and the Ident-Ex 02 wireless scanner carries its own Ex approval.
For the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, the certificate and Atexxo’s page describe a unit that is opened only in a safe area. The rear camera, the touchscreen and the push buttons work through the housing, and the front window is toughened glass that must be protected from impacts above 2 J. Charging means removing the aluminum bottom cover in a safe area, and SIM cards are installed under a separate cover, also in a safe area. Only a strap is named as an accessory, and no Ex-rated cable, dock, keyboard or pen is listed, so plan on touch input. It has a programmable Active Key, but our data does not confirm the push-to-talk mapping.
Battery, charging and updates
Even
Both tablets have a 5,050 mAh battery, and both must be charged outside the hazardous area. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1’s battery is not user-replaceable, and our data does not confirm whether the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5’s is: its certificate says the device shall not be opened in a hazardous location. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is listed at 19.44 Wh and the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 at 18.87 Wh typical. Our data gives the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 up to 14 hours on Wi-Fi internet, 15 on LTE and 16 of video playback, and ecom quotes up to 14 hours. These figures use different wording, so test your own workload before you rely on either. ecom specifies charging at −5 °C to +55 °C for its tablet.
On updates, both dates carry a caveat. Our data gives January 2029 for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, Samsung’s date for the standard model, and the Enterprise Edition gets longer support, but Atexxo does not say which it uses. ecom states security updates until 2032, in line with Samsung’s Enterprise Edition commitment. We would not choose on either date: ask each maker for the exact support end date for the version you order, because it matters for a fleet meant to last.
Specifications
Full specifications side by side
 Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 |  ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex rating | ||
| Certified for | Zone 1/21 | Zone 1/21 |
| Protection | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T6 (≤ 85 °C) | T6 (≤ 85 °C) |
| Certification | ||
| ATEX marking | II 2G Ex db IIC T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db | II 2G Ex db ia IIC T6 Gb / II 2D Ex tb ia IIIC T80°C Db |
| ATEX certificate | EPS 26 ATEX 1 161 X | EPS 24 ATEX 1 228 X |
| IECEx marking | Ex db IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db | Ex db ia IIC T6 Gb / Ex tb ia IIIC T80°C Db |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx EPS 26.0044X (Issue 0, 2026-09-09, Bureau Veritas CPS Germany) | IECEx EPS 24.0082X (issue 1, 2025-08-05 |
| Other approvals | Not in our data | KC Korea 25-KA4BO-0326X (gas) and 25-KA4BO-0327X (dust) (ecom files CERT-7928/7929); Inmetro Brazil TÜV 25.0140 X (CERT-7842; marking adds IP64); IA/MASC South Africa MASC S/25-8018X; Common Criteria portal listing for the Tab-Ex family |
| North America | Not in our data | SGS certificate SGSNA/25/CA/00003X (ecom file CERT-7841): Class I Division 1, Group A, B, C, D, T6; Class II Division 1, Group E, F, G T80C; Class III T80C; Ex db ia IIC T6 Gb; Class I, Zone 1, AEx db ia IIC T6 Gb; Zone 21, Group IIIC T80C; Ta −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Protection level (EPL) | Gb / Db | Gb / Db |
| Dust group | IIIC | IIIC |
| Max surface temperature (dust) | 85 °C | 80 °C |
| Safe use | ||
| Ambient temperature (Ta) | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Charging | Outside the hazardous area only | Outside the hazardous area only |
| Battery swap | Outside the hazardous area only | Outside the hazardous area only |
| Ports and accessories in the zone | SIM card installation only in a safe area, by removing the aluminium SIM cover. Bottom cover may be removed by the user only to charge in a safe area. No Ex-rated cable, dock or keyboard is listed, so none should be connected in the Ex area. Atexxo's page says storage can be extended to 1 TB with microSD; the certificate does not address microSD.Unconfirmed, see note 1 | SIM and microSD are reachable only in non-hazardous areas (flameproof cover). The USB-C port is intrinsically safe and may be used for wired data connections in the hazardous area within its entity parameters (Uo 5.6 V, Io 500 mA, Po 600 mW, Co 1 µF, Lo 1 µH); charging via USB-C only in non-hazardous areas. The S Pen is intrinsically safe and may be used in the hazardous area. Wireless peripherals (Bluetooth, DeX) are not restricted by the certificate text. |
| Certified accessories | EX-ATEXXO-STRAP (named in the certificate; original part from Atexxo only). No Ex-rated keyboard, dock, pen or harness listed. Charger is not Ex-rated (charging only outside the hazardous area). | Named in the certificate: S Pen ST T05 X2, leather case LC T05 X1, chest harness CH T05 X1, belt clip BC T01, carrying strap CS T05, stylus tether ST 01. The Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner carries its own Ex approval (Zone 1/21, Div 1). Chargers, docks and holders on the ecom page are for use outside the hazardous area only. |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C (certificate TaUnconfirmed, see note 2 | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Conditions of use | Ambient temperature range −20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C. A repair of flameproof joints is not allowed according to EN/IEC 60079-1 values. Minimum property class of screws must be A4-70; only original parts from the manufacturer shall be used. The glass window must be protected from high impact energy > 2 J. Device shall not be opened in hazardous location. Battery charging is only allowed outside hazardous location. Additional accessory EX-ATEXXO-STRAP can be used only as original part from manufacturer. | IECEx X conditions: flameproof joints shall not be repaired; protect against high-energy impacts; do not use near processes producing high electrostatic charges; charging and SIM/SD-card replacement only in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations; charge only at −5 °C to +55 °C; charging and wired data via USB-C limited to Um 30 V (and the certificate's current limit) and from a SELV/PELV/ES1 supply; user may replace only the USB-C cover; repairs by the manufacturer or an authorised service centre. |
| Device | ||
| Type | Converted tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Tablet inside | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 | Not in our data |
| Fitting | Supplied as a complete unit | Not in our data |
| Launched | 2026Unconfirmed, see note 3 | 2025 |
| Part numbers | EXd-TABLET-GTA5-128 (Wi-Fi, 128 GB); EXd-TABLET-GTA5-128-CEL (Wi-Fi + 5G, 128 GB); EXd-TABLET-GTA5-256; EXd-TABLET-GTA5-256-CEL; EXd-TABLET-GTA5-* (conversion service for a customer's new Samsung tablet) | TAB-EX05-DZ1-* (datasheet 480996; WiFi and WWAN types) |
| Operating system | Android 16Unconfirmed, see note 4 | Android 16Unconfirmed, see note 5 |
| Edition | Android with One UI; Knox; Enterprise Edition and standard SKUs exist | Android (Samsung One UI); Android Enterprise Recommended, Samsung Knox 3.10 |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS upgrades | Standard: up to 4 generations of OS upgrades (Samsung UK/AU). Enterprise Edition: up to 8 generations per Samsung DE pageUnconfirmed, see note 4 | Android 22 (ecom claim)Unconfirmed, see note 5 |
| Security updates | Until January 2029Unconfirmed, see note 6 | Until Q1 2032Unconfirmed, see note 7 |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 (octa-core, 2.4 GHz + 2 GHz) | Samsung Exynos 1380 (S5E8835) octa-core, 4 x 2.4 GHz + 4 x 2.0 GHz, 5 nm |
| Processor architecture | Arm | Arm |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 (128 GB model); 8 (256 GB model) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB or 256 GB, microSD up to 1 TB | 128 GB, microSD up to 1 TB |
| What works through the housing | ||
| Side and volume buttons | Yes: push buttons are mounted in the housing and in the front cover (aluminium) | Not in our data |
| Rear cameras | Yes, behind a toughened glass opening in the housing | Not in our data |
| Touchscreen | Yes: front touch display under toughened specialty glass | Not in our data |
| Screen cover | Toughened specialty glass front window. Must be protected from impact energy above 2 J | Not in our data |
| Charging | Remove the aluminium bottom cover and charge in a safe area only. Charging in the hazardous location is forbidden | Not in our data |
| USB-C port | Only with the bottom cover removed in a safe area (charging) | Not in our data |
| SIM card | Self-installation in a safe area by removing the aluminium SIM cover; eSIM also supported | Not in our data |
| Mounting points | Integrated lug for fall prevention; optional EX-ATEXXO-STRAP (original part only) | Not in our data |
| Field capabilities | ||
| Push-to-talk | Via app (Samsung says the Active5 can act as a walkie-talkie; Atexxo does not list PTT; Active Key is programmable)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (programmable function key assignable to PTT, per ecom) |
| Emergency / SOS | Not in our data | Built in (freely programmable function key, e.g. emergency call or alarm) |
| Lone worker | Not in our data | Via app (key assigned to alarm/emergency; third-party or ecom lone-worker solution) |
| Barcode scanning | Via app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via accessory (ecom Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner; Ex-rated? yes) or camera-based via app |
| NFC reading | Not in our data | Built in (NFC) |
| 3D scanning / LiDAR | Not possible (base tablet has no depth sensor) | Not possible (no depth sensor listed) |
| Remote expert / video calls | Via app (front and rear cameras retained; camera marketed as an intrinsically safe video camera)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (front and rear cameras, Google ARCore ready; ecom promotes remote-support use) |
| Windows desktop software | Not possible (Android tablet) | Not possible (Android; Samsung DeX gives a desktop-style Android UI) |
| Display and camera | ||
| Display | 8-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2) |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA), 283 ppi, 16:10 |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Outdoor readability | Not in our data | Maker claims optimum readability in direct sunlight (600 nits max) |
| Touch | Glove and outdoor touch claimed by SamsungUnconfirmed, see note 4 | Yes: glove touch and wet-hands operation (maker) |
| Pen / stylus | S Pen supported (IP68 S Pen in the box on the UK page) | Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder |
| Rear camera | 13 MP, autofocus, flash | 13 MP autofocus, 8x digital zoom (camera-free version available) |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Video | 4K UHD at 30 fps recording | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | Wi-Fi only (SM-X300) or 5G (SM-X306B) | 5G Sub-6 and 4G LTE; Wi-Fi-only version also available |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4 + 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4/5/6 2.4 + 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| SIM | 5G model: SIM plus eSIM ('dual SIM capability' in Samsung text; Atexxo: 'physical SIM and/or eSIM'); none on Wi-Fi modelUnconfirmed, see note 4 | Nano-SIM and eSIM (optional) |
| Physical and power | ||
| Weight | 940 g (including the tablet) | 1122 g |
| Dimensions | 240 × 150 × 20 (Atexxo: 24 × 15 × 2 cm) mm | 161.5 × 262.75 × 25.75 (W × H × D) mm |
| Ingress protection | IP64 (Atexxo page; the Samsung base tablet itself is IP68)Unconfirmed, see note 9 | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | MIL-STD-810H compliant (Atexxo flyer and page; base-tablet rating)Unconfirmed, see note 2 | MIL-STD-810H |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5050 (typical) |
| Battery energy | 19.44 Wh | 18.87 (typical) |
| Battery life | Video playback up to 16 h; Wi-Fi internet up to 14 h; LTE internet up to 15 h | Up to 14 h |
| Replaceable battery | Not in our data | No |
| Ports and expansion | USB-C (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headset jack, POGO pins, microSD slot | USB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm audio jack and POGO pins on DZ2; microSD; nano-SIM / eSIM |
| Docking | POGO connector (Samsung POGO dock accessories not verified for this model)Unconfirmed, see note 4 | DZ2: Lite Cradle, DC T01 X2 desktop charger, passive holder with tilt/swivel (ordinary areas) |
| Keyboard | POGO pins on the tablet; Samsung keyboard cover not confirmed for this modelUnconfirmed, see note 4 | No keyboard; wireless DeX with Bluetooth keyboard/mouse; POGO keyboard-dock port on DZ2 (ordinary areas only) |
| Controls & Accessibility | ||
| Keys | Programmable Active Key (barcode, apps, PTT mapping via Knox); power and volume keys | Function key (programmable: PTT, emergency call, alarm) and Active button |
| Push-to-talk key | YesUnconfirmed, see note 8 | Yes |
| Glove touch | YesUnconfirmed, see note 4 | Yes |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Face recognition; fingerprint only on the D2 model |
| Fleet and support | ||
| Manufacturer | Atexxo B.V., Netherlands | ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs), Germany |
Only values we could check are listed; “Not in our data” means we have not verified it, not that the tablet lacks it. A numbered marker means a value is unconfirmed, and the matching note at the foot of the page explains why. Prices are on request for both.
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Impartial advice
Still deciding between the two?
Both tablets are certified for Zone 1/21 at T6, so the choice comes down to your region, your accessories and how far crews carry the tablet. Tell us about your sites and we will help you choose impartially.
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 better than the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1?
Neither is better across the board. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 suits crews who want the lighter tablet, fleets built on Samsung Galaxy Tab Active devices and teams that want 8 GB of memory. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 suits North American sites, hot sites and teams that use certified accessories. Both are flameproof, certified for Zone 1/21 at IIC T6.
Can either tablet be used in Zone 0?
No. Both are certified to protection level Gb/Db, which covers Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22, and neither is certified for Zone 0.
Are both tablets approved for North America?
Our data lists a North American certificate for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 only: Class I Division 1 Groups A to D at T6. We have no North American listing for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5, which means unverified, so ask Atexxo before you plan a North American site.
Can you charge either tablet in the hazardous area?
No. Both must be charged outside the hazardous area. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1’s USB-C port may carry wired data in the zone within its limits, but not charging. The Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 is charged by removing its aluminum bottom cover in a safe area.
Which gets security updates for longer?
On the dates we have, the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1, which ecom states until 2032, against January 2029 for the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5. But the ecom date is unconfirmed, and Atexxo’s is Samsung’s date for the standard model, with longer support for the Enterprise Edition. Ask both makers for the exact date.
Is the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 a standard Samsung tablet?
It is a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 converted by Atexxo into a flameproof (Ex db) unit and supplied as a complete unit. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 is a dedicated Ex tablet from ecom, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand. Neither tablet is intrinsically safe: both are flameproof.
How much do the Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 and ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 cost?
Prices depend on volume, configuration and region, so both are on request. Contact us for a price.
Notes on unconfirmed values
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: The SIM and cover rules are from the certificate. Atexxo's page adds a microSD rule that isn't in the certificate.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single source.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1: From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Samsung's date for the standard model. The Enterprise Edition gets longer support; the converter doesn't say which it uses.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1: ecom states security updates until 2032, which matches Samsung's Enterprise Edition commitment.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: Not confirmed by the maker for this exact model.
- Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5: From a single source; not stated in the Ex certificate.
Facts last verified on against certificates, declarations of conformity and manufacturer data. The sources for each tablet are listed on its page: Atexxo Zone 1 Galaxy Tab Active5 and ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1. Always check the certificate for your exact model before use. Spotted an error? Tell us.