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Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IIC
- T4
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The Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE is a standard Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 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 13.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)
- Screen
- 10.9-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Operating system
- Android 13
- Security updates
- Until September 2028
- Weight
- 1090 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- 5G on cellular versions
- A standard Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE inside, with the same apps and standard device management
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 September 2028
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 2
Specifications
Full specifications
Device specifications are for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 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 1
- ATEX certificate
- Not published
- Other approvals
- NEC C1D2 equivalence claimed (marketing only)Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / DcUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Dust group
- IIIBUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 135 °CUnconfirmed, see note 1
Device
- Type
- Converted tablet
- Tablet inside
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Fitting
- Supplied as a complete unit
- Launched
- 2025Unconfirmed, see note 4
- Part numbers
- EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-128; EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-128-CEL; EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-256; EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-256-CEL; EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-* (conversion service, tablet excluded). Identical SKU family to Atexxo's Tab S10 FE page. Rockall shows SKU MOB-EX-SAM-S26-257 for this product
- Operating system
- Android 13
- Edition
- Android with One UI
- Security updates
- Until September 2028
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 1380 (octa-core, 2.4 GHz + 2 GHz)
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 6 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB (UK); 256 GB option by region, microSD up to 1 TB
What works through the housing
- Face ID / Touch ID
- No: fingerprint scanner removedUnconfirmed, see note 5
- Apple Pencil / stylus
- Passive stylus on request for glove use. S Pen use not stated (base tablet supports S Pen)Unconfirmed, see note 5
- Rear cameras
- Yes: usable as an intrinsically safe photo/video camera per AtexxoUnconfirmed, see note 5
- Touchscreen
- Yes (glove use via passive stylus on request)Unconfirmed, see note 5
- Charging
- USB-C charger listed (100-240 V). Ex-area charging rules not statedUnconfirmed, see note 5
- USB-C port
- Not described (charger listed)Unconfirmed, see note 5
- SIM card
- Self SIM-card installation or eSIMUnconfirmed, see note 5
- Removed or disabled
- Fingerprint scannerUnconfirmed, see note 5
- Mounting points
- Four reinforced tether / anchor pointsUnconfirmed, see note 5
Field capabilities
- Push-to-talk
- Via app (Android PTT apps; Atexxo does not list PTT)Unconfirmed, see note 6
- Barcode scanning
- Via app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine)Unconfirmed, see note 6
- 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 6
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android tablet)
Display and camera
- Display
- 10.9-inch TFT LCD; glass type not stated
- Resolution
- 2304 × 1440 (WUXGA+), up to 90 Hz
- Brightness
- 600 nits
- Outdoor readability
- 720 nits in High Brightness Mode outdoors
- Pen / stylus
- S Pen included (IP68)
- Rear camera
- 8 MP, autofocus, no flash
- Front camera
- 12 MP
- Video
- 4K UHD at 30 fps
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G (SM-X516B) or Wi-Fi only (SM-X510)Unconfirmed, see note 7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4 + 5 GHz
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- No
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- SIM
- 5G model: eSIM-based dual SIM; physical SIM not confirmed on Samsung UK page (Atexxo says 'Physical SIM + eSIM')Unconfirmed, see note 7
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1090 g (including the tablet)
- Dimensions
- 280 × 190 × 16 mm
- Battery
- 8000 mAh
- Battery energy
- 30.8 WhUnconfirmed, see note 8
- Battery life
- Internet up to 16 h; video up to 18 h
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Replaceable battery
- No
- Ports and expansion
- USB-C (USB 2.0; also used for audio), microSD
- Keyboard
- Book Cover Keyboard (sold separately) with POGO connection and DeX
Controls & Accessibility
- Biometrics
- Fingerprint sensor
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 S9 FEThis tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Converted tablet | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 10.9-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-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) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | Class I Division 2 | — | Class I Division 2 |
| Ambient temperature | — | −20 °C to +55 °C | −21 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | — | Not allowed | Not allowed | Allowed (see conditions) |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| Security updates | Until September 2028 | Until December 2031 | Until December 2029 | Until Q4 2032 (best in this comparison) |
| Weight | 1090 g | 1074 g | 1050 g (best in this comparison) | 1059 g |
| Display | 10.9-inch TFT LCD; glass type not stated | 10.1-inch Optically bonded, multi-mode capacitive touch, Corning Gorilla Glass | 10.1-inch TFT LCD, LumiBond bonded | 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3 (3rd generation), usable with gloves |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | S Pen included (IP68) | Stylus supported | Digitizer pen (datasheet); capacitive stylus named in certificate | Passive stylus available as accessory (IS-Stylus Set, 'stylus for operating touch screens'); not in the box |
| Replaceable battery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-swap battery | No | Yes (internal supercapacitor keeps power during battery swaps) | — | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE 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 S9 FE 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 S9 FE 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 S9 FE?
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 S9 FE?
A standard Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE. A standard tablet that a specialist has modified and certified for hazardous areas.
What operating system does the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE run?
Android 13. Security updates until September 2028.
Is the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE still available?
Listed by Atexxo; one distributor shows it as out of stock.
How much does the Atexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab S9 FE 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
- 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 1
- Not checked against the certificate for this exact model. Return to note 2
- Stated by Atexxo; not in the certificate conditions. Return to note 3
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 4
- Inferred from related information; not stated by the maker for this exact model. Return to note 5
- Not confirmed by the maker for this exact model. Return to note 6
- From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model. Return to note 7
- Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours. Return to note 8
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 S9 FE Zone 2/22 (uploaded 2025/03)
- Atexxo: Product page: Explosion Proof Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (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 S9 FE 5G (SM-X516B) specifications page
- Samsung Mobile Security: Security update scope and cycle by model (monthly / quarterly / biannual), read 2026-10-25
- Atexxo: Product page: Explosion Proof Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (Ex Zone 2)
- Samsung Electronics UK: Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G (SM-X526B) specifications page
- Rockall Safety: Zone 2 ATEX Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (SKU EX-TABLET-SAM-10.9-128, out of stock, no price)
- Rockall Safety: Zone 2 ATEX Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (SKU shown MOB-EX-SAM-S26-257, out of stock, no price)
- BGR: Samsung Is Ending Support For These Galaxy Tablets In 2027
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