BARTEC Agile X IS, front view

BARTEC · Dedicated Ex tablet

BARTEC Agile X IS

  • Discontinued
  • Zone 1
  • ATEX
  • IECEx
  • IIC
  • T4
  • Class I Division 1

Discontinued. BARTEC ended sales in April 2023 and support in April 2026. It names no Zone 1 successor.

The BARTEC Agile X IS is an intrinsically safe (Ex ia) 10.1-inch Windows tablet from BARTEC, certified for Zone 1 under ATEX and IECEx. Its operating system version isn't published. It has been discontinued.

Certified for
Zone 1
Protection
Intrinsic safety (Ex ia) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
Screen
10.1-inch
Temperature class
T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature
−20 °C to +50 °C
Operating system
Not published
Security updates
Ended April 20261
Price
On request
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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Certified for Zone 0, the highest-risk gas zone
  • ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
  • Also certified for Class I Division 1 in North America
  • Optional built-in barcode imager
  • Hot-swappable battery for long shifts

Limitations

  • No longer in the maker's current range
  • T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C
  • No dust zone rating
  • Security updates ended in April 2026
  • Battery isn't user-replaceable

Certification

Where you can use it

Gas

  • Zone 0Explosive gas present continuously or for long periods
  • Zone 1Explosive gas likely in normal operation
  • Zone 2Explosive gas unlikely, and only briefly

Dust

No dust zones listed in our verified data. Check the certificate.

The Ex marking, decoded

Certificate DEMKO 16 ATEX 1803

Gas atmospheresZones 0, 1 and 2

II1GExiaop isIICT4Ga

II Equipment group
Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
1G ATEX category
Category 1 for gas: suitable down to Zone 0.
Ex Explosion protected
Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
ia Protection type
Intrinsic safety, level "ia": stays safe with two faults. The highest level, required for Zone 0.
op is Protection type
Inherently safe optical radiation: light from the camera flash or torch is limited below the level that could ignite the atmosphere.
IIC Gas group
Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4 Temperature class
Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Ga Protection level
Equipment protection level Ga (very high): suitable for Zone 0, 1 and 2.

Versions

  • Marking versions

    The certification covers more than one version: ATEX: II 1 G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga (Zone 0 types 17-A1B6, 17-A1BB); II 2 G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Gb (Zone 1 types 17-A1B4, 17-A1BA) | IECEx: Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga / Gb

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta)
−20 °C to +50 °C
Charging
Outside the hazardous area only
Battery swap
Outside the hazardous area only
IP code in the Ex certificate
IP65 (raised to IP65 in IECEx UL 16.0160 issue 1)
Operating temperature
−20 °C to +50 °C

Conditions of use

No specific conditions of use on the certificate (IECEx UL 16.0160 has no X suffix). Quick Start Guide Rev C safety rules: do not replace or charge the battery, open the device or dry-wipe or clean it in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking
II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga
ATEX certificate
DEMKO 16 ATEX 1803
IECEx marking
Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga
IECEx certificate
IECEx UL 16.0160 (Issue 2, 2021-06-30)
North America
UL E226123 (Quick Start Guide Rev C): Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D (all types 17-A1B4/B6/BA/BB); Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G and Class III Div 1 (types 17-A1BA/BB only); USL Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T4 Ga (17-A1B6/BB) / Zone 1 AEx ia IIC T4 Gb (17-A1B4/BA); CNL Ex ia IIC T4 Ga / Gb; −20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +50 °C
Protection level (EPL)
Ga

Device

Type
Dedicated Ex tablet
Launched
2016
Part numbers
Type 17-A1B*-****/******** (IECEx)
Operating system
Not published
Edition
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, version 1809 (BARTEC image XISLTSC19R01, build 113); earlier units may have had Windows Embedded 8.1
Security updates
Ended April 20261
Processor
Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core 1.6 GHz (burst 2.56 GHz)
Processor architecture
x86
Memory (RAM)
8 GB
Storage
128 GB, microSD up to 32 GB

Field capabilities

Barcode scanning
Built in (optional Zebra SE4500 1D/2D scanner)
RFID
Built in (optional HF-RFID/NFC reader)
NFC reading
Built in (optional)
Windows desktop software
Built in (Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, x86)

Display and camera

Display
10.1-inch
Resolution
1920 × 1200
Brightness
700 nits
Rear camera
8 MP AF with LED
Front camera
2 MP

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1
NFC
Optional HF RFID/NFC reader

Physical and power

Dimensions
290 × 209 × 33 mm
Ingress protection
IP65
Battery
4200 mAh
Battery energy
31.1 Wh
Hot-swap battery
Yes (optional hot-swappable external battery)
Replaceable battery
No

Fleet and support

Manufacturer
BARTEC GmbH, Germany

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 BARTEC GmbH website for the full data sheet.

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Screen size10.1-inch10.1-inch10.1-inch8-inch
AvailabilityDiscontinuedCurrentCurrentCurrent
Gas zonesZone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2
Dust zones—Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22
ProtectionIntrinsic safety (Ex ia) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)Intrinsic safety (Ex ia)Intrinsic safety (Ex ib)Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia)
Gas groupIICIICIICIIC
Temperature classT4T4T4T6
CertificationATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECEx
North AmericaClass I Division 1Class I Division 1Class I Division 1Class I Division 1
Ambient temperature−20 °C to +50 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +55 °C
Charging in the Ex areaNot allowedNot allowedAllowed (see conditions)Not allowed
Operating systemNot publishedWindows 11 IoT EnterpriseWindows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64Android 16
Security updatesEnded April 2026Until October 2034Until October 2034Until Q1 2032
Weight—1430 g1059 g1122 g
Display10.1-inch10.1-inch AHVA (IPS-type), 1000:1 contrast, 170 degree viewing angle10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2)
5G—NoYesYes
Pen / stylus—Stylus supplied (type not stated)—Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder
Replaceable batteryNoNoYesNo
Hot-swap batteryYes (optional hot-swappable external battery)———
PriceOn requestOn requestOn requestOn request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the BARTEC Agile X IS certified for Zone 1?

Yes. The BARTEC Agile X IS is certified for Zone 1 with the marking II 1G Ex ia op is IIC T4 Ga. Equipment certified for Zone 1 can also be used in Zone 2.

Can the BARTEC Agile X IS be used in Zone 0?

Yes. It carries protection level Ga, which Zone 0 requires.

What type of explosion protection does the BARTEC Agile X IS use?

It is intrinsically safe: intrinsic safety (Ex ia) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is). Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in the device below the level that could ignite the surrounding atmosphere.

What does T4 mean for the BARTEC Agile X IS?

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.

Can you charge the BARTEC Agile X IS in a hazardous area?

No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.

What operating system does the BARTEC Agile X IS run?

Not published. Security updates ended in April 2026.

Is the BARTEC Agile X IS still available?

No. BARTEC ended sales in April 2023 and support in April 2026. It names no Zone 1 successor.

How much does the BARTEC Agile X IS 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

  1. BARTEC's own end of support for this tablet.

Sources and verification

Facts last verified on against:

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