ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs) · Dedicated Ex tablet
ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
- Class I Division 2
The ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) 11.6-inch Windows tablet from ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs), certified for Zone 2/22 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
- Screen
- 11.6-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −10 °C to +55 °C
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2
- Security updates
- Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
- Also certified for Class I Division 2 in North America
- Optional built-in barcode imager
- User-replaceable battery
- Camera-free version available for sites that restrict cameras
Limitations
- Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
- T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C
- Dust group IIIB: combustible flyings and non-conductive dust only, not conductive dust
- Not certified below −10 °C ambient
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
ATEXCertificate EPS 16 ATEX 1 163 X
Gas atmospheresZone 2
II3GExicop isIICT4GcIP64
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.
icProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ic": safe in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
op isProtection type- Inherently safe optical radiation: light from the camera flash or torch is limited below the level that could ignite the atmosphere.
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.
IP64Ingress protection- Dust-tight; protected against splashing water.
Dust atmospheresZone 22
II3DExicop isIIIBT135°CDcIP64
3DATEX category- Category 3 for dust: suitable down to 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.
IIExicop isIP64 as above.
IECExCertificate IECEx EPS 16.0072XIssue 6, 2025-08-05
Gas atmospheresZone 2
Exicop isIICT4GcIP64
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
icProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ic": safe in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
op isProtection type- Inherently safe optical radiation: light from the camera flash or torch is limited below the level that could ignite the atmosphere.
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.
IP64Ingress protection- Dust-tight; protected against splashing water.
Dust atmospheresZone 22
Exicop isIIIBT135°CDcIP64
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.
Exicop isIP64 as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −10 °C to +55 °C
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Battery swap
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Ports and accessories in the zone
- No external connections in the Ex area (Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, micro HDMI, audio, DC-in, dock pogo); interface cover closed.
- Certified accessories
- Certificate allows only: X-strap, shoulder strap, hand strap, leather case (LC P01 A01) and stylus with tether (ST P01 P12). Other accessories on the ecom page (CA P01 A01, HA P01 A01, BP P01 P12 batteries, DC P01 HC dock) are for use outside Ex areas.
- IP code in the Ex certificate
- IP64
- Operating temperature
- −10 °C to +55 °C
Conditions of use
Battery pack removed, changed or charged only outside hazardous areas; impact test done with reduced height, protect from high-energy impacts, excessive UV and high electrostatic charge; external connections never used in hazardous areas; interface cover closed in hazardous areas; clean only with a damp cloth; use only manufacturer-approved accessories (X-strap, shoulder strap, hand strap, leather case, stylus ST P01 P12).
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc IP64 / II 3D Ex ic op is IIIB T135°C Dc IP64
- ATEX certificate
- EPS 16 ATEX 1 163 X
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc IP64 / Ex ic op is IIIB T135°C Dc IP64
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx EPS 16.0072X (Issue 6, 2025-08-05)
- Other approvals
- Japan CML 19 JPN 2478 X, IA/MASC South Africa S/19-6224X, Inmetro TÜV 20.1444 X, China CCC 2020322309003372, KC Korea 24-KA4BO-0914X / 0915X
- North America
- SGS certificate SGSNA/24/SUW/00031X (ecom file CERT-7421A): Class I, Zone 2, AEx ic IIC T4 Gc IP64; Class I, Div 2, Groups A-D T4; Zone 22, AEx ic IIIB T135°C Dc; Class II, Div 2, Class III, Div 1, Groups F, G, T135°C
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / Dc
- Dust group
- IIIB
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 135 °C
Device
- Type
- Dedicated Ex tablet
- Launched
- 2024Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Part numbers
- PAD-EX01P12DZ2* (datasheet 480991); Art.-No. 480991-100049 (ThinManager-ready)
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2
- Edition
- Windows 11 Pro (64-bit); ecom release plan lists Win11 25H2
- OS at launch
- Windows 11 Pro
- OS upgrades
- Windows 11 feature updates (no fixed limit)
- Security updates
- Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-1235U (12th gen, vPro); optional Core i7-1255U (DZ2 only)
- Processor architecture
- x86
- Memory (RAM)
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, microSDXC
Field capabilities
- Barcode scanning
- Built in (optional Honeywell N670X 1D/2D scan engine; Ex-certified as part of the unit)
- 3D scanning / LiDAR
- Not possible (no depth sensor listed)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app (optional 2 MP front and 11 MP rear cameras; Windows video-call app)
- Windows desktop software
- Built in (Windows 11 Pro, x86)
Display and camera
- Display
- 11.6-inch TFT LCD, capacitive multitouch, 16:9
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Brightness
- 1000 nits
- Outdoor readability
- Maker claims 'Can be used in sunlight' (11.6-inch FHD DynaVue SR display, 1000 nits)
- Touch
- Can be operated while wearing gloves
- Pen / stylus
- Passive stylus with tether (ST P01 P12) supplied
- Rear camera
- 11 MP autofocus (optional)
- Front camera
- 2 MP (optional)
Connectivity
- Network
- Optional 4G LTE (Sierra Wireless EM7565); Wi-Fi 6E
- Wi-Fi
- Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
- SIM
- Optional 1 x nano-SIM
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Dimensions
- 298 × 192 × 20 (W × H × D) mm
- Ingress protection
- IP64
- Ruggedness
- MIL-STD-810H / MIL-STD-461F
- Battery
- 3900 mAh
- Battery energy
- 43.29 Wh
- Replaceable battery
- Yes
- Ports and expansion
- Thunderbolt 4; USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A; micro HDMI; audio combo jack; microSD; 35-pin pogo docking connector; DC-in; optional nano-SIM
- Docking
- Dock connector with pass-through (35-pin pogo); DC P01 HC desktop dock (ordinary areas)
- Keyboard
- No (slate); keyboard connector not listed
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- On/off, volume up/down, Windows touch button, barcode/camera touch button, programmable touch button
- Push-to-talk key
- No
- Glove touch
- Yes
Fleet and support
- Manufacturer
- ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs), 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 ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs) website for the full data sheet.
Compare
How it compares
Best in this comparison
| ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Rugged tablet, Ex version |
| Screen size | 11.6-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch | 11.6-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 | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx + UKEX | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX |
| North America | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 | — |
| Ambient temperature | −10 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Allowed (see conditions) | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 | Windows 11 Pro |
| Security updates | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Until January 2032 | Until October 2034 (best in this comparison) | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version |
| Weight | 1200 g | 1200 g | 1059 g (best in this comparison) | 1490 g |
| Display | 11.6-inch TFT LCD, capacitive multitouch, 16:9 | 10.1-inch IPS, optically bonded, Gorilla Glass (8H) | 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves | 11.6-inch |
| 5G | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | Passive stylus with tether (ST P01 P12) supplied | Stylus supported (mode setting) | — | Optional digitizer |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-swap battery | — | Yes (integrated 330 mAh bridge battery) | — | Optional bridge battery, 5 minute swap |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 certified for Zone 1?
No. It is certified for Zone 2/22 only, so it can be used in Zone 2 but not in Zone 1.
Can the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 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 ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 use?
It is intrinsically safe: intrinsic safety (Ex ic) 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 ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2?
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 ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 in a hazardous area?
No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.
Which ports and accessories can be used with the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 in the hazardous area?
No external connections in the Ex area (Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, micro HDMI, audio, DC-in, dock pogo); interface cover closed.
What operating system does the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 run?
Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2. Windows 11 has no fixed end date: Microsoft supports each version for about two years, so it keeps getting security updates while it's kept on a current version.
How much does the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 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
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 1
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: ATEX Certificate of Conformity EPS 16 ATEX 1 163 X, Rev 5 (2023-12-18), Pad-Ex 01 (ecom CERT-4731E)
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany; SIR certificates: Sira): IECEx EPS 16.0072X issue 6 (2025-08-05), Pad-Ex 01 family incl. P12
- Microsoft: Lifecycle: Windows 11 Home and Pro (25H2 end listed 10/13/2027; 24H2 10/14/2026)
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 product page
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: ecom FAQ: Release Plans of Major Products (OS and security patch plan; last updated 2025-11-18)
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