ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)
ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
- Zone 2/22
- IIC T5
- ATEX + IECEx
- Class I Division 2
Compare · Zone 2 Android tablets
ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 vs i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
These two Android tablets share their certification scope: intrinsically safe (Ex ic), Zone 2/22 under ATEX and IECEx in gas group IIC, a Class I Division 2 listing for Groups A to D, and the same −20 °C to +55 °C ambient range on the ATEX and IECEx certificates. They differ in temperature class, size and charging. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 is an 8-inch tablet rated T5, with an S Pen included. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 is a 10.1-inch tablet rated T4 with a user-replaceable battery, and i.safe allows it to be charged inside the hazardous area. Here is how they compare, and which we would choose for which team.
i.safe MOBILE
i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
- Zone 2/22
- IIC T4
- ATEX + IECEx
- Class I Division 2
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Both tablets cover Zone 2/22 and Division 2, so pick by your gases and by how your crews work. If your hazardous-area study includes gases that ignite between 100 °C and 135 °C, or your team scans with a certified wireless scanner and writes with a pen, we would choose the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2. If your crews cannot leave the zone to charge, want a 10.1-inch screen or need a replaceable battery, we would choose the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2. Neither is certified for Zone 1.
Choose the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 if…
- Your hazardous-area study includes gases that ignite between 100 °C and 135 °C: it is rated T5 (100 °C) and T85 °C for dust, against T4 and T135 °C for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2.
- Your team scans labels and tags in the zone: ecom’s Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner is Ex-rated, while our data lists only camera-based scanning by app for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2.
- Your crews write or mark up in the field: a pressure-sensitive S Pen is included and named in the certificate, while the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2’s passive stylus is an accessory, not in the box.
- Your site restricts cameras: a camera-free version of the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 is available, and our data does not confirm one for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2.
Choose the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 if…
- Your crews work shifts longer than a battery and cannot walk out to charge: it may be charged inside the hazardous area within the certificate’s limits, for example on its IS-DS940.1 dock, where the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 charges outside only.
- You read drawings, checklists or forms on site: its screen is 10.1 inches against 8, with 8 GB of memory against 6 GB.
- You want to swap a battery instead of waiting for a charge: it has a user-replaceable 8,160 mAh battery, changed outside the hazardous area, while the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2’s battery is not user-replaceable.
- Your teams photograph nameplates, gauges or damage: it has a 50 MP autofocus camera, against 13 MP for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2.
- You need a support date you can plan around: i.safe states security updates until Q4 2032, while ecom’s 2032 date is flagged unconfirmed in our data.
Key differences
Where they differ
Temperature class
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
- T5 (≤ 100 °C)
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
T5 keeps the surface at or below 100 °C and T4 at or below 135 °C. T4 is fine for most gases but not those that ignite below 135 °C, so check the ignition temperatures of your substances against the class before anything else.
Charging in the hazardous area
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
- Outside the hazardous area only
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
- Yes
i.safe allows the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 to be charged inside the hazardous area, within the certificate’s limits, at 0 °C to +45 °C through its 12-pin dock interface. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 must be charged outside it. For crews who cannot walk out to a charging point, this can decide the choice.
Screen size
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
- 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2)
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
- 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3 (3rd generation), usable with gloves
The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 has a 10.1-inch screen and the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 an 8-inch one. The larger screen suits drawings and forms. The smaller one suits crews who prefer a smaller tablet.
User-replaceable battery
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
- No
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
- Yes
The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2’s battery is user-replaceable, changed outside the hazardous area only. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2’s is not. ecom quotes up to 14 hours of battery life and our data has no figure for i.safe, so we do not compare runtime.
In the field
Head to head, by kind of work
Gas coverage and certification
Edge: ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
Both tablets are intrinsically safe (Ex ic), certified at protection level Gc/Dc for gas group IIC and dust group IIIC, and both are rated for −20 °C to +55 °C. The difference is the temperature class. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 is T5, with a maximum surface temperature of 85 °C for dust. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 is T4, with 135 °C for dust. T4 is fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C. If your hazardous-area study lists none, the gap will not matter to you. Neither tablet is for Zone 1.
The North American listings follow the same split. Both cover Class I Division 2 Groups A to D and Class II Division 2 Groups F and G, with Class III. ecom’s SGS listing is at T5, also lists Class III Division 1, and limits the ambient range to +50 °C with dust group IIIB under the NEC and CEC. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2’s NEC 500 listing is at T4. Both hold IA (South Africa) and KC (Korea) approvals, and ecom adds Inmetro (Brazil).
Charging, battery and accessories in the zone
Edge: i.safe MOBILE IS940.2
The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 may be charged where it is used. Its IECEx conditions set a charging temperature of 0 °C to +45 °C, its 12-pin dock interface may stay open in Ex areas, and i.safe lists the IS-DS940.1 docking station for charging in the Ex area. Its 8,160 mAh battery is user-replaceable, changed outside the hazardous area only. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 has a 5,050 mAh battery that is not user-replaceable, and it is charged outside the hazardous area. ecom quotes up to 14 hours. Our data has no figure for i.safe, so we cannot compare runtime.
In the zone, the two open different doors. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 allows no wired connection in the Ex area, but its 3.5 mm audio port may be used with matching intrinsically safe audio equipment such as the ecom HS-Ex 01 J. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 keeps its USB-C and 16-pin covers closed in Ex areas. Its 12-pin dock interface may stay open, and i.safe lists a headset and the IS-PTTB1A.1 push-to-talk button as approved for Ex-area use on the 16-pin interface.
Screen, camera and weight
Even
The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 has the larger screen, 10.1 inches at 1200 × 1920 under Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves, and it weighs 1,059 g. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 has an 8-inch, 1920 × 1200 screen at up to 600 nits, with glove touch, wet-hands operation and an S Pen included. Our data has no brightness figure for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2. The 595 g we list for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 comes from a single source and ecom’s own figures vary, so we make no weight comparison.
The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 has a 50 MP autofocus camera against 13 MP with 8x digital zoom for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2, and both have a 5 MP front camera. ecom lists 4K video at 30 fps, and our data has no video figure for i.safe. Both tablets are IP68 and list MIL-STD-810H. Our data has no IP code in the ecom Ex certificate, so IP68 is ecom’s own rating. A camera-free version of the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 suits sites that restrict cameras.
Updates, connectivity and field tools
Even
On security updates the two are close. i.safe states Q4 2032 for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2, which runs Android 14. ecom states security updates until 2032 for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2, a date our data flags as unconfirmed, so we would not choose on it, and our data lists Android 16 for it from a single source. Ask each maker for the exact end date for the version you order. Both have 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 has a Qualcomm QCM6490 with 8 GB, and the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 an Exynos 1380 with 6 GB. Both have 128 GB.
On controls, the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 has a programmable function key that can be set to push-to-talk, an emergency call or an alarm. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 has a programmable red key for SOS or a lone-worker app, and push-to-talk comes through the Ex-rated IS-PTTB1A.1 button. For scanning, ecom’s Ident-Ex 02 wireless scanner is Ex-rated, while the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 scans with its camera through an app, as our data lists no scan engine for it.
Specifications
Full specifications side by side
 ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 |  i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex rating | ||
| Certified for | Zone 2/22 | Zone 2/22 |
| Protection | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T5 (≤ 100 °C) | T4 (≤ 135 °C) |
| Certification | ||
| ATEX marking | II 3G Ex ic IIC T5 Gc / II 3D Ex ic IIIC T85°C Dc | II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc / II 3D Ex ic IIIC T135°C Dc |
| ATEX certificate | EPS 24 ATEX 1 257 X | EPS 25 ATEX 1 002 X |
| IECEx marking | Ex ic IIC T5 Gc / Ex ic IIIC T85°C Dc | Ex ic IIC T4 Gc / Ex ic IIIC T135°C Dc |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx EPS 24.0090X (Issue 0, 2025-02-06) | IECEx EPS 25.0002X (issue 0, 2025-03-31 |
| Other approvals | KC Korea 25-KA4BO-0563X and 25-KA4BO-0564X (ecom files CERT-8026/8027); Inmetro Brazil TÜV 25.0337 X (CERT-7867); IA/MASC South Africa MASC S/25-8053X | IA South Africa, KCs |
| North America | SGS certificate SGSNA/25/SUW/00031X (ecom file CERT-B178A, effective 2025-05-24; covers DZ2 and D2): Class I and II, Division 2, Class III, Division 1 & 2, Groups A-D, F and G, T5; Zone 2 Group IIC T5; Zone 22 Group IIIB T100°C; −20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 50 °C. Under NEC/CEC the limits are Ta +50 °C and dust group IIIB, not +55 °C / IIIC as under ATEX/IECEx. Charging under the SGS certificate only at −5 °C to +45 °C (ATEX/IECEx: −5 °C to +55 °C). | NEC 500: Class I Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 2 Groups F, G 155 °C; Class III |
| Protection level (EPL) | Gc / Dc | Gc / Dc |
| Dust group | IIIC | IIIC |
| Max surface temperature (dust) | 85 °C | 135 °C |
| Safe use | ||
| Ambient temperature (Ta) | −20 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Charging | Outside the hazardous area only | Yes |
| Battery swap | Outside the hazardous area only | Outside the hazardous area only |
| Ports and accessories in the zone | No wired connections in the Ex area (USB-C, POGO keyboard port). The 3.5 mm audio port may be used with intrinsically safe audio equipment matching its entity parameters (e.g. ecom HS-Ex 01 J). | USB-C and 16-pin ISM covers closed in Ex areas; the 12-pin dock interface may stay open and the IS-DS940.1 dock or approved accessories may be connected there. 16-pin ISM accessories only outside Ex areas unless listed as approved for Ex-area use (headset, PTT button). |
| Certified accessories | Named in the certificate: S Pen ST T05 X2, leather case LC T05 X2, chest harness CH T05 X2, hand strap HA T05 X2R, belt clip BC T01, carrying strap CS T05, stylus tether ST 01. The HS-Ex 01 J in-ear headset has its own IECEx certificate (EPS 25.0070X, Current) for the audio port. Lite Cradle, DC T01 X2 desktop charger, passive holder, screen protector and microSD card are not named in the certificate; chargers and cradles are for use outside the hazardous area only. | As IS-940.1: IS-HS2A.1, IS-PTTB1A.1, IS-HDHS1x.1 headsets, IS-DS940.1 dock, multi charger, leather cases, vehicle mount. |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Conditions of use | IECEx X conditions: use where the risk of mechanical hazards is low; not near processes generating high electrostatic charges; the Ex-protective case must be correctly fitted before entering hazardous areas; battery pack and SIM/SD replacement only in ordinary areas; wired connections via USB-C or POGO pins only in ordinary areas; charge only at −5 °C to +55 °C, only from non-shock-hazard supplies (SELV/PELV/ES1) with Um 16 V max, 3.2 A max; repairs by manufacturer or authorised centre. Audio port has intrinsic-safety entity parameters (Uo 3 V, Io 250 mA). | Battery may be replaced outside explosion hazardous areas only; protect against excessive UV light and high electrostatic charge; USB-C interface under IP cover opened only outside hazardous areas; 16-pin ISM interface closed with cover when not in use in hazardous areas; ambient −20 °C to +55 °C; charging temperature 0 °C to +45 °C (IECEx EPS 25.0002X). Safety instructions: only zones 2/22. |
| Device | ||
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Launched | 2025 | 2025Unconfirmed, see note 1 |
| Part numbers | TAB-EX05-DZ2-* (datasheet t221646; WiFi and WWAN types) | Model M940A01; battery BPIS940A.2A per DoC |
| Operating system | Android 16Unconfirmed, see note 2 | Android 14 |
| Edition | Android (Samsung One UI); Android Enterprise Recommended, Samsung Knox 3.10 | Android 14 |
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Not in our data |
| OS upgrades | Android 22 (ecom claim)Unconfirmed, see note 2 | Not in our data |
| Security updates | Until Q1 2032Unconfirmed, see note 3 | Until Q4 2032 |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 (S5E8835) octa-core, 4 x 2.4 GHz + 4 x 2.0 GHz, 5 nm | Qualcomm QCM6490 octa-core (long-term support chipset) |
| Processor architecture | Arm | Arm |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, microSD up to 1 TB | 128 GB, microSD supported |
| Field capabilities | ||
| Push-to-talk | Via app (programmable function key assignable to PTT, per ecom) | Via accessory (IS-PTTB1A.1 PTT button on the 16-pin ISM interface; Ex-rated? yes) and PTT app |
| Emergency / SOS | Built in (freely programmable function key, e.g. emergency call or alarm) | Built in (freely programmable red key, e.g. SOS / lone worker) |
| Lone worker | Via app (key assigned to alarm/emergency; third-party or ecom lone-worker solution) | Via app (red key assigned to a lone-worker application; third-party app) |
| Barcode scanning | Via accessory (ecom Ident-Ex 02 wireless 1D/2D scanner; Ex-rated? yes) or camera-based via app | Via app (50 MP camera-based; no dedicated scan engine listed) |
| NFC reading | Built in (NFC) | Built in (NFC) |
| 3D scanning / LiDAR | Not possible (no depth sensor listed) | Not possible (no depth sensor listed) |
| Remote expert / video calls | Via app (front and rear cameras, Google ARCore ready; ecom promotes remote-support use) | Via app (front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi 6 / 5G; third-party app) |
| Windows desktop software | Not possible (Android; Samsung DeX gives a desktop-style Android UI) | Not possible (Android) |
| Display and camera | ||
| Display | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2) | 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3 (3rd generation), usable with gloves |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA), 283 ppi, 16:10 | 1200 × 1920 |
| Brightness | 600 nits | Not in our data |
| Outdoor readability | Maker claims optimum readability in direct sunlight (600 nits max) | Not in our data |
| Touch | Yes: glove touch and wet-hands operation (maker) | Usable with gloves (maker); wet-touch not stated |
| Pen / stylus | Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder | Passive stylus available as accessory (IS-Stylus Set, 'stylus for operating touch screens'); not in the box |
| Rear camera | 13 MP autofocus, 8x digital zoom (camera-free version available) | 50 MP autofocus |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP fixed focus |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps | Not in our data |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G Sub-6 and 4G LTE; Wi-Fi-only version also available | 5G NR and 4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4/5/6 2.4 + 5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/ax/v) with hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, A-Glonass, Beidou, Galileo |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (optional) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) |
| Physical and power | ||
| Weight | 595 gUnconfirmed, see note 4 | 1059 g |
| Dimensions | 131.8 × 228.4 × 14.5 (W × H × D) mmUnconfirmed, see note 5 | 266.0 × 168.6 × 19.5 mm |
| Ingress protection | IP68 (EN/IEC 60529) | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H |
| Battery | 5050 (typical) | 8160 |
| Battery energy | 18.87 (typical) | 30.2Unconfirmed, see note 6 |
| Battery life | Up to 14 h | Not in our data |
| Replaceable battery | No | Yes |
| Ports and expansion | USB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm audio jack and POGO pins on DZ2; microSD; nano-SIM / eSIM | USB-C; 12-pin docking interface; 16-pin ISM interface (audio/PTT accessories; the page text also calls it '13-pin'); nano-SIM + eSIM; microSD |
| Docking | DZ2: Lite Cradle, DC T01 X2 desktop charger, passive holder with tilt/swivel (ordinary areas) | IS-DS940.1 docking station (VESA 100; charging in Ex area); IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger; vehicle mount |
| Keyboard | No keyboard; wireless DeX with Bluetooth keyboard/mouse; POGO keyboard-dock port on DZ2 (ordinary areas only) | No (slate) |
| Controls & Accessibility | ||
| Keys | Function key (programmable: PTT, emergency call, alarm) and Active button | Freely programmable red key (e.g. lone worker / SOS); additional programmable side buttons |
| Push-to-talk key | Yes | No |
| Glove touch | Yes | Yes |
| Biometrics | Face recognition; fingerprint only on the D2 model | Not in our data |
| Fleet and support | ||
| Manufacturer | ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs), Germany | i.safe MOBILE GmbH, 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 2/22 with a Class I Division 2 listing, so the choice comes down to your gases, how your crews charge and the screen size they need. Tell us about your sites and we will help you choose impartially.
FAQ
Common questions
Is the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 better than the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2?
Neither is better across the board. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 suits sites with gases that need T5 and teams that scan with a certified accessory or work with a pen. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 suits crews who must charge inside the zone, want a 10.1-inch screen or need a replaceable battery. Both are certified for Zone 2/22 and Class I Division 2.
Can either tablet be used in Zone 1?
No. Both are certified to protection level Gc, which covers Zone 2 only. The Zone 1 step ups are the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ1 and the i.safe MOBILE IS940.1, the Zone 1 version of the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2.
Can you charge either tablet in the hazardous area?
Only the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2, within its certificate’s limits and a charging range of 0 °C to +45 °C, for example on its IS-DS940.1 docking station. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 must be charged outside the hazardous area, and its battery is not user-replaceable.
Are both tablets approved for North America?
Yes. Both are listed for Class I Division 2 Groups A to D and Class II Division 2 Groups F and G, with Class III. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 is listed at T5 on an SGS certificate, with the ambient limited to +50 °C, and the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 at T4 under NEC 500.
Which gets security updates for longer?
Neither is clearly ahead on the dates we have. i.safe states Q4 2032 for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2, and ecom states updates until 2032 for the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2, a date our data flags as unconfirmed. Ask each maker for the exact end date for the version you order.
Does either tablet have a built-in barcode scanner?
Our data lists no built-in scan engine for either tablet. The ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 scans with the Ex-rated Ident-Ex 02 wireless scanner or by camera through an app. The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 scans by camera through an app.
How much do the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 and i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 cost?
Prices depend on volume, configuration and region, so both are on request. Contact us for a price.
Notes on unconfirmed values
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2: Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2: From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2: ecom states security updates until 2032, which matches Samsung's Enterprise Edition commitment.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2: From a single source; the maker's figures vary.
- ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2: From a single source.
- i.safe MOBILE IS940.2: Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours.
Facts last verified on against certificates, declarations of conformity and manufacturer data. The sources for each tablet are listed on its page: ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 and i.safe MOBILE IS940.2. Always check the certificate for your exact model before use. Spotted an error? Tell us.