ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs) · Dedicated Ex tablet
ecom Pad-Ex 01
- Discontinued
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
Discontinued. ecom lists it as discontinued. See the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2
The ecom Pad-Ex 01 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 10 Pro. It has been discontinued; the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 replaces it.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
- Screen
- 11.6-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −10 °C to +55 °C
- Operating system
- Windows 10 Pro
- Security updates
- Ended October 2025Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
- Optional built-in barcode imager
Limitations
- Discontinued; the ecom Pad-Ex 01 P12 DZ2 replaces it
- 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
Gas atmospheresZone 2
II3GExicIICT4GcIP64
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.
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
II3DExicIIIBT135°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.
IIExicIP64 as above.
Gas atmospheresZone 2
ExicIICT4GcIP64
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
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.
IP64Ingress protection- Dust-tight; protected against splashing water.
Dust atmospheresZone 22
ExicIIIBT135°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.
ExicIP64 as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −10 °C to +55 °C
- 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; reduced-height impact test; protect from high-energy impacts, UV and static; external connections never used in hazardous areas.
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc IP64 / II 3D Ex ic IIIB T135°C Dc IP64
- ATEX certificate
- EPS 16 ATEX 1 163 X
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic IIC T4 Gc IP64 / Ex ic IIIB T135°C Dc IP64
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx EPS 16.0072X (Family certificate, issue 6 2025-08-05)
- North America
- SGS: Class I, II, III, Division 2, Groups A-G, T4, 135°C; Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC, T4; Ta −10 °C to +55 °CUnconfirmed, see note 2
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / Dc
- Dust group
- IIIB
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 135 °C
Device
- Type
- Dedicated Ex tablet
- Launched
- 2017Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Operating system
- Windows 10 Pro
- Edition
- Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
- Security updates
- Ended October 2025Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-8550U (8th gen) 1.8 GHz, turbo 4.0 GHz
- Processor architecture
- x86
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 (16 optional)
- Storage
- 256 GB M.2 GB SATA SSD (512 GB optional)
Field capabilities
- Barcode scanning
- Built in (optional 1D/2D scanner)
- Windows desktop software
- Built in (Windows 10 Pro, x86)
Display and camera
- Display
- 11.6-inch Optically bonded sunlight-readable LCD, capacitive multitouch
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080
- Brightness
- 1000 nits
- Rear camera
- 8 MP autofocus with LED
- Front camera
- 2 MP
Connectivity
- Network
- Optional LTE; Wi-Fi AC9260
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Dimensions
- 298 × 192 × 20 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP64
- Battery
- 3950 (7800 optional)
- Ports and expansion
- 2 x USB 3.0 Type A; headphone/mic jack; docking connector; microSD; SIM slot
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- Power, volume, Windows touch button, barcode/camera touch button, programmable touch button
- Push-to-talk key
- No
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 01This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 11.6-inch | 11.6-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Availability | Discontinued | 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) | 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 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx + UKEX | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 |
| Ambient temperature | −10 °C to +55 °C | −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) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 |
| Security updates | Ended October 2025 | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Until January 2032 | Until October 2034 (best in this comparison) |
| Weight | 1200 g | 1200 g | 1200 g | 1059 g (best in this comparison) |
| Display | 11.6-inch Optically bonded sunlight-readable LCD, capacitive multitouch | 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 |
| 5G | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | — | Passive stylus with tether (ST P01 P12) supplied | Stylus supported (mode setting) | — |
| Replaceable battery | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-swap battery | — | — | Yes (integrated 330 mAh bridge battery) | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the ecom Pad-Ex 01 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 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 use?
It is intrinsically safe: intrinsic safety (Ex ic). 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?
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.
What operating system does the ecom Pad-Ex 01 run?
Windows 10 Pro. Security updates ended in October 2025.
Is the ecom Pad-Ex 01 still available?
No. ecom lists it as discontinued.
How much does the ecom Pad-Ex 01 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
- Microsoft ended Windows 10 Pro support on 14 October 2025. The maker doesn't state the edition; an LTSC edition would run longer. Return to note 1
- From the maker's published information; we haven't seen the North American certificate. Return to note 2
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 3
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 4, Pad-Ex 01 P8
- 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 10 Home and Pro (22H2 end listed 10/15/2025)
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Pad-Ex 01 / P8 DZ2 archive page
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