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Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC

  • Zone 1/21
  • ATEX
  • IECEx
  • IIC
  • T4
  • Class I Division 1

The Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC is an intrinsically safe (Ex ia) 10.1-inch Windows tablet from Eaton, certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise.

Certified for
Zone 1/21
Protection
Intrinsic safety (Ex ia)
Screen
10.1-inch
Temperature class
T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature
−20 °C to +55 °C
Operating system
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Security updates
Until October 20341
Weight
1430 g
Price
On request
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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Zone 0 rated when used in the supplied case
  • ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
  • Also certified for Class I Division 1 in North America
  • Security updates until October 2034
  • Camera-free version available for sites that restrict cameras

Limitations

  • T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C
  • Battery isn't user-replaceable

Best for

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

  • Zone 20Combustible dust present continuously or for long periods
  • Zone 21Combustible dust likely in normal operation
  • Zone 22Combustible dust unlikely, and only briefly

The Ex marking, decoded

Certificate Nemko 25ATEX1018X

Gas atmospheresZones 0, 1 and 2

II1GDExiaIICT4Ga

II Equipment group
Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
1GD ATEX category
Category 1 for gas and dust: suitable down to Zone 0 and Zone 20.
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.
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.

Dust atmospheresZones 20, 21 and 22

II1GDExiaIIICT135°CDa

IIIC Dust group
Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T135°C Max surface temperature
Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
Da Protection level
Equipment protection level Da (very high): suitable for Zone 20, 21 and 22.

II1GDExia as above.

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta)
−20 °C to +55 °C
Charging
Outside the hazardous area only
Battery swap
Outside the hazardous area only
Ports and accessories in the zone
No accessories or extensions in the hazardous area; SIM/microSD slots not to be opened; docking connector and charging only in safe areas.
Certified accessories
Eaton accessory list: carry case GEC-ATP-CC-01 (required in Zone 0), anti-glare screen protector GEC-ATP-AGSP-01, USB cables GEC-ATP-STUSBS-01, IS USB adapter GEC-ATP-ISUSB-01, shoulder strap GEC-ATP-SHST-01, stylus with tether GEC-ATP-STYT-01, docking station GEC-ATP-DOST-01 (safe area), hands-free harness GEC-ATP-HFHA-01, power adapter GEC-ATP-POAD-XX-01. Ex-area use of each accessory is not stated beyond the case, strap and stylus.
IP code in the Ex certificate
IP67 in the ATEX marking printed in Eaton's manual (Nemko 25ATEX1018X ... Um = 20V IP67); not in the IECEx database marking for NMK 25.0029X2
Operating temperature
−20 °C to +55 °C

Conditions of use

Do not remove or replace the battery pack in hazardous areas; use only battery AAEB-100-XX and charge it only on the tablet; charge only with Eaton charger GEC-ATP-POAD-x-01; do not open the SIM/SD port in a hazardous location; in Zone 0 use only inside Eaton case GEC-ATP-CC-01 (friction hazard); avoid friction on the enclosure; inspect for damage; service only by Eaton; do not charge, connect or disconnect in hazardous areas; no accessories or extensions in hazardous areas (IECEx NMK 25.0029X conditions a-j). Um = 20 V appears in the ATEX/UL marking printed in the instruction manual, not in the IECEx text.

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking
II 1GD Ex ia IIC T4 Ga / II 1GD Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da
ATEX certificate
Nemko 25ATEX1018X
IECEx marking
Ex ia IIC T4 Ga / Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da
IECEx certificate
IECEx NMK 25.0029X (Issue 0, 2026-05-26)
Other approvals
UL 913 / CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0 and -11
North America
UL certificate CER230869: Class I Div 1 Groups C, D T4; Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIB T4 Ga (US) / Ex ia IIB T4 Ga (CAN); UL 913 8th ed. Class I, II, III Div 1. Gas group is IIB in North America, IIC in Europe/IECEx.
Zone 0
Zone 0 rated only inside the case supplied by the maker.
Protection level (EPL)
Ga / Da
Dust group
IIIC
Max surface temperature (dust)
135 °C

Device

Type
Dedicated Ex tablet
Part numbers
GZ1A1W51A1A1 (WiFi); GZ1A1G51A1A1 (LTE); carry case GEC-ATP-CC-01; dock GEC-ATP-DOST-01
Operating system
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Edition
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise (channel/LTSC year not stated; Eaton: 'Windows 11 IoT')4
Security updates
Until October 20341
Processor
Intel quad-core Atom (Apollo Lake) 1.6 GHz base, 1.8 GHz burst
Processor architecture
x86
Memory (RAM)
8 GB
Storage
256 GB, MicroSDXC up to 2 TB

Field capabilities

Barcode scanning
Via app (camera-based; Eaton lists no scan engine)
NFC reading
Built in (NFC)
3D scanning / LiDAR
Not possible (no depth sensor)
Remote expert / video calls
Via app (front and rear cameras; a camera-free version is also offered)
Windows desktop software
Built in (Windows 11 IoT, x86)

Display and camera

Display
10.1-inch AHVA (IPS-type), 1000:1 contrast, 170 degree viewing angle
Resolution
2560 × 1600 (WQXGA)
Brightness
540 nits
Pen / stylus
Stylus supplied (type not stated)
Rear camera
8 MP autofocus with flash (Eaton: camera-free version available)
Front camera
Front camera 1920 x 1080 stills (megapixels not stated; 2 MP in Eaton manual)
Video
1080p at 30 fps

Connectivity

Network
Wi-Fi; optional LTE-A Cat 12 / UMTS
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Yes
Satellite positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
SIM
Nano-SIM (LTE version)

Physical and power

Weight
1430 g
Dimensions
278 × 207 × 13.8 (28.3 at battery section) mm
Ingress protection
IP67
Battery
2 x 3450 (7.2 V)
Battery energy
49.68
Battery life
Typical 12 h (Eaton datasheet)
Replaceable battery
No
Ports and expansion
5-pin magnetic charging connector; docking connector (LAN, USB 2.0/3.0, USB-C, HDMI, SD, audio jack); microSDXC and nano-SIM under port cover; VESA 75 x 35 mm mount (Eaton)
Docking
Dock DS100M (Aegex) / GEC-ATP-DOST-01 (Eaton), safe area only; shoulder strap; VESA mount
Keyboard
No (slate)

Fleet and support

Preinstalled apps
AegexScan barcode-scanning application (optional, Aegex)
Manufacturer
Eaton Electric Limited (MTL), United Kingdom

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 Eaton Electric Limited (MTL) website for the full data sheet.

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Screen size10.1-inch10.1-inch8-inch11-inch
AvailabilityCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
Gas zonesZone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2
Dust zonesZone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22
ProtectionIntrinsic safety (Ex ia)Intrinsic safety (Ex ib)Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia)Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)
Gas groupIICIICIICIIC
Temperature classT4T4T6T6
CertificationATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX
North AmericaClass I Division 1Class I Division 1Class I Division 1—
Ambient temperature−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +45 °C
Charging in the Ex areaNot allowedAllowed (see conditions)Not allowed—
Operating systemWindows 11 IoT EnterpriseWindows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64Android 16iPadOS 27
Security updatesUntil October 2034Until October 2034Until Q1 20327–8 years (based on previous iPad Pro support)
Weight1430 g1059 g1122 g1350 g
Display10.1-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)11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3, True Tone, antireflective coating; nano-texture glass option on 1 and 2 TB
5GNoYesYesYes
Pen / stylusStylus supplied (type not stated)—Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holderApple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic attach and charge, hover
Replaceable batteryNoYesNoNo
Hot-swap battery———No
PriceOn requestOn requestOn requestOn request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC certified for Zone 1?

Yes. The Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC is certified for Zone 1/21 with the marking II 1GD Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. Equipment certified for Zone 1 can also be used in Zone 2.

Can the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC be used in Zone 0?

Only inside the case the maker supplies. It carries protection level Ga, which Zone 0 requires, under that condition.

What type of explosion protection does the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC use?

It is intrinsically safe: intrinsic safety (Ex ia). 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 Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC?

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 Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC in a hazardous area?

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

Which ports and accessories can be used with the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC in the hazardous area?

No accessories or extensions in the hazardous area; SIM/microSD slots not to be opened; docking connector and charging only in safe areas.

What operating system does the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC run?

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise. Security updates are expected until at least October 2034.

How much does the Eaton MTL GECMA IS Tablet PC 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. Microsoft's end date for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. The maker doesn't state the edition year.
  2. From Eaton's manual; the IECEx certificate doesn't state an IP code.
  3. Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
  4. The maker doesn't state the edition year.

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