Atexxo · Converted tablet
Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IIC
- T4
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The Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 is a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 converted by Atexxo for hazardous areas, rated for Zone 2/22 under ATEX. It is an Ex ec ic-rated design, and the tablet runs Android 16.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)
- Screen
- 8.7-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Operating system
- Android 16Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Security updates
- Until October 2027Unconfirmed, see note 2
- Weight
- 780 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- A standard Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 inside, with the same apps and standard device management
- Among the lightest Zone 2 tablets of its size we list, at 780 g in use
Limitations
- Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
- Ex marking not yet confirmed against a published certificate
- Dust group IIIB: combustible flyings and non-conductive dust only, not conductive dust
- ATEX only: no IECEx certificate
- Security updates end in October 2027
Best for
Certification
Where you can use it
Gas
- Zone 0not certified.Explosive gas present continuously or for long periods
- Zone 1not certified.Explosive gas likely in normal operation
- Zone 2certified.Explosive gas unlikely, and only briefly
Dust
- Zone 20not certified.Combustible dust present continuously or for long periods
- Zone 21not certified.Combustible dust likely in normal operation
- Zone 22certified.Combustible dust unlikely, and only briefly
The Ex marking, decoded
Gas atmospheresZone 2
II3GExecicIICT4Gc
IIEquipment group- Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
3GATEX category- Category 3 for gas: suitable down to Zone 2.
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
ecProtection type- Increased safety, level "ec": extra measures against sparks, arcs and hot surfaces in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
icProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ic": safe in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
IICGas group- Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4Temperature class- Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
GcProtection level- Equipment protection level Gc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 2.
Dust atmospheresZone 22
II3DExtcIIIBT135°CDc
3DATEX category- Category 3 for dust: suitable down to Zone 22.
tcProtection type- Protection by enclosure for dust, level "tc": suitable for Zone 22.
IIIBDust group- Dust group IIIB: non-conductive dust. Also covers IIIA.
T135°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
IIEx as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Certified accessories
- Passive stylus (on request; Ex rating not stated). Four reinforced tether / anchor points on the unit; shoulder strap mentioned on the Active5 Pro flyer only. No Ex-rated keyboard, dock or charger listedUnconfirmed, see note 4
Specifications
Full specifications
Device specifications are for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 inside. “What works through the housing” shows which of its features you can use in the housing.
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ec ic IIC T4 Gc / II 3D Ex tc IIIB T135°C DcUnconfirmed, see note 3
- ATEX certificate
- Not published
- Other approvals
- NEC C1D2 equivalence claimed (marketing only)Unconfirmed, see note 5
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / DcUnconfirmed, see note 3
- Dust group
- IIIBUnconfirmed, see note 3
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 135 °CUnconfirmed, see note 3
Device
- Type
- Converted tablet
- Tablet inside
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9
- Fitting
- Supplied as a complete unit
- Launched
- 2025Unconfirmed, see note 6
- Part numbers
- EX-TABLET-SAM-8.7-64; EX-TABLET-SAM-8.7-64-CEL; EX-TABLET-SAM-8.7-128; EX-TABLET-SAM-8.7-128-CEL; EX-TABLET-SAM-8.7-* (conversion service, tablet excluded)
- Operating system
- Android 16Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Edition
- Android with One UI
- OS at launch
- Android 13
- OS upgrades
- Android upgrades ended 2026-10-23 per endoflife.dateUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Security updates
- Until October 2027Unconfirmed, see note 2
- Processor
- Octa-core (2.2 GHz + 2 GHz); chipset name not on Samsung UK page
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 (64 GB model); 8 (128 GB model)
- Storage
- 64 GB or 128 GB, microSD up to 1 TB
What works through the housing
- Apple Pencil / stylus
- Passive stylus on request for glove use. A9 has no S Pen supportUnconfirmed, see note 7
- Rear cameras
- Yes: usable as an intrinsically safe photo/video camera per AtexxoUnconfirmed, see note 7
- Touchscreen
- Yes (glove use via passive stylus on request)Unconfirmed, see note 7
- Charging
- USB-C charger listed (100-240 V). Ex-area charging rules not statedUnconfirmed, see note 7
- USB-C port
- Not described (charger listed)Unconfirmed, see note 7
- SIM card
- Self SIM-card installationUnconfirmed, see note 7
- Mounting points
- Four reinforced tether / anchor pointsUnconfirmed, see note 7
Field capabilities
- Push-to-talk
- Via app (Android PTT apps; Atexxo does not list PTT)Unconfirmed, see note 8
- Barcode scanning
- Via app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine)Unconfirmed, see note 8
- NFC reading
- Not possible (base tablet has no NFC)
- 3D scanning / LiDAR
- Not possible (base tablet has no depth sensor)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app (front and rear cameras retained; camera marketed as an intrinsically safe video camera)Unconfirmed, see note 8
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android tablet)
Display and camera
- Display
- 8.7-inch TFT LCD
- Resolution
- 1340 × 800 (WXGA+), up to 60 Hz
- Rear camera
- 8 MP, autofocus, no flash
- Front camera
- 2 MP
- Video
- Full HD 1080p at 30 fps recording
Connectivity
- Network
- LTE (SM-X115) or Wi-Fi only (SM-X110); no 5G
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 + 5 GHz
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- No
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- SIM
- LTE model with SIM (type not stated on the page)Unconfirmed, see note 1
Physical and power
- Weight
- 780 g (including the tablet)
- Dimensions
- 230 × 150 × 16 mm
- Battery
- 5100 mAh
- Battery energy
- 19.6 WhUnconfirmed, see note 9
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Replaceable battery
- No
- Ports and expansion
- USB-C (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headset jack, microSD
Fleet and support
- Manufacturer
- Atexxo B.V., Netherlands
Only specifications we could check are listed. A numbered marker next to a value means it is unconfirmed: it comes from a single or secondary source, or sources disagree. The matching note at the foot of the page explains each one. See the Atexxo B.V. website for the full data sheet.
Compare
How it compares
Best in this comparison
| AtexxoAtexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Converted tablet | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 8.7-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch |
| Availability | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| Gas zones | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 2 |
| Dust zones | Zone 22 | Zone 22 | Zone 22 | Zone 22 |
| Protection | Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T5 (best in this comparison) | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | — | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 |
| Ambient temperature | — | −21 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +60 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | — | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Security updates | Until October 2027 | Until February 2029 | Until Q1 2032 (best in this comparison) | Until Q1 2027 |
| Weight | 780 g | 780 g | 595 g (best in this comparison) | 890 g |
| Display | 8.7-inch TFT LCD | 8-inch TFT LCD wide viewing angle; Ex model has 0.6 mm thicker glass per ZX80W-EX press release | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2) | 8-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page) |
| 5G | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pen / stylus | — | Digitizer pen | Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder | — |
| Replaceable battery | No | Yes | No | No |
| Hot-swap battery | No | Internal battery plus optional swappable 4990 mAh battery; hot-swap not stated for the Ex datasheet | — | No |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 certified for Zone 1?
No. It is rated, according to Atexxo's published data, for Zone 2/22 only, so it can be used in Zone 2 but not in Zone 1.
Can the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 be used in Zone 0?
No. It is not certified for Zone 0. Zone 0 needs equipment with protection level Ga, such as Ex ia intrinsic safety.
What type of explosion protection does the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 use?
It combines increased safety (Ex ec) with intrinsic safety (Ex ic), both suited to Zone 2. Increased safety adds measures against sparks and hot surfaces; intrinsic safety limits the energy in the circuits.
What does T4 mean for the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9?
Its surface stays below 135 °C, so it is suitable for gases that only ignite above that temperature. Check the ignition temperature of the substances on your site.
Which tablet is inside the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9?
A standard Samsung Galaxy Tab A9. A standard tablet that a specialist has modified and certified for hazardous areas.
What operating system does the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 run?
Android 16. Security updates are expected until at least October 2027.
Is the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 still available?
Listed by Atexxo; one distributor shows it as out of stock.
How much does the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab A9 cost?
Prices for certified hazardous-area tablets depend on volume, configuration and region, so they are on request. Contact us for a price.
Notes on unconfirmed values
- From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model. Return to note 1
- Samsung publishes no date for this model; this is the Galaxy Tab A9+ date. Return to note 2
- Marking as stated by Atexxo. Atexxo doesn't publish the certificate or declaration of conformity, so we haven't been able to check it. Return to note 3
- Not checked against the certificate for this exact model. Return to note 4
- Stated by Atexxo; not in the certificate conditions. Return to note 5
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 6
- Inferred from related information; not stated by the maker for this exact model. Return to note 7
- Not confirmed by the maker for this exact model. Return to note 8
- Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours. Return to note 9
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- IECEx: IECEx online certificate database: holder searches for Getac, Winmate, Zebra, Panasonic, Dell, Durabook, Xplore, Twinhead (2026-10-25)
- endoflife.date: Samsung Galaxy Tab (page last updated 2026-10-10; dates approximate to the year per the page)
- Atexxo: Product flyer, Galaxy Tab A9 Zone 2/22 (uploaded 2025/04)
- Atexxo: Product page: Explosion Proof Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 (Ex Zone 2)
- Atexxo: Downloads page (certificate list: no Samsung tablet certificates listed, checked 2026-10-25)
- Atexxo: Home page product list (Samsung tablet conversions: Active5, Active5 Pro, S10 FE, S9 FE, A9; checked 2026-10-25)
- Samsung Electronics UK: Galaxy Tab A9 LTE (SM-X115) specifications page
- Samsung Electronics UK: Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G (SM-X216B) specifications page
- Samsung Mobile Security: Security update scope and cycle by model (monthly / quarterly / biannual), read 2026-10-25
- Rockall Safety: Zone 2 ATEX Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (SKU EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-128, out of stock, no price)
- BGR: Samsung Is Ending Support For These Galaxy Tablets In 2027
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