ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs) · Dedicated Ex tablet
ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1
- Discontinued
- Zone 1/21
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T5
Discontinued. ecom lists it as discontinued. See the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ1
The ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 is a flameproof (Ex d) 8-inch Android tablet from ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs), certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Android 9. It has been discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ1 replaces it.
- Certified for
- Zone 1/21
- Protection
- Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia)
- Screen
- 8-inch
- Temperature class
- T5 (≤ 100 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −20 °C to +50 °C
- Operating system
- Android 9Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Weight
- 1250 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
- Camera-free version available for sites that restrict cameras
Limitations
- Discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ1 replaces it
- T5 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 100 °C
- Not certified for Zone 0
Certification
Where you can use it
Gas
- Zone 0not certified.Explosive gas present continuously or for long periods
- Zone 1certified.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 21certified.Combustible dust likely in normal operation
- Zone 22certified.Combustible dust unlikely, and only briefly
The Ex marking, decoded
Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2
II2GDExdbiaop isIICT5Gb
IIEquipment group- Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
2GDATEX category- Category 2 for gas and dust: suitable down to Zone 1 and Zone 21.
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
dbProtection type- Flameproof enclosure: the housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the atmosphere outside.
iaProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ia": stays safe with two faults. The highest level, required for Zone 0.
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.
T5Temperature class- Surface stays below 100 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
GbProtection level- Equipment protection level Gb (high): suitable for Zone 1 and 2.
Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22
II2GDExtbiaop isIIICT100°CDb
tbProtection type- Protection by enclosure for dust: the enclosure keeps dust out and its surface stays below the stated temperature.
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T100°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 100°C in dust.
DbProtection level- Equipment protection level Db (high): suitable for Zone 21 and 22.
II2GDExiaop is as above.
Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2
Exdbiaop isIICT5Gb
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
dbProtection type- Flameproof enclosure: the housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the atmosphere outside.
iaProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ia": stays safe with two faults. The highest level, required for Zone 0.
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.
T5Temperature class- Surface stays below 100 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
GbProtection level- Equipment protection level Gb (high): suitable for Zone 1 and 2.
Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22
Extbiaop isIIICT100°CDb
tbProtection type- Protection by enclosure for dust: the enclosure keeps dust out and its surface stays below the stated temperature.
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T100°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 100°C in dust.
DbProtection level- Equipment protection level Db (high): suitable for Zone 21 and 22.
Exiaop is as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −20 °C to +50 °C
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Operating temperature
- −20 °C to +50 °C
Conditions of use
ATEX Sira 19 ATEX 1017X X conditions: use only in areas with a low risk of mechanical impact; no electrical connections in the hazardous area (charging/data only via the dedicated charger or dock in the non-hazardous area); the WWAN model may be opened for SIM access only in the non-hazardous area; other models must not be opened by the user; if either enclosure is opened or damaged, remove from the explosive atmosphere and have it repaired by the OEM.
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 2GD Ex db ia op is IIC T5 Gb / II 2GD Ex tb ia op is IIIC T100°C Db
- ATEX certificate
- Sira 19 ATEX 1017X
- IECEx marking
- Ex db ia op is IIC T5 Gb / Ex tb ia op is IIIC T100°C Db
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx SIR 19.0012X (Issue 2, 2021-01-12)
- North America
- CSA: Class I, II, Division 1, Groups A-G T5; Class I, Zone 1 AEx db ia op is IIC T5 Gb; Zone 21 AEx tb ia op is IIIC T100°C Db; Ta −20 °C to +50 °CUnconfirmed, see note 2
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gb / Db
- Dust group
- IIIC
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 100 °C
Device
- Type
- Dedicated Ex tablet
- Launched
- 2019Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Operating system
- Android 9Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Edition
- Android (version not printed; latest firmware Android 9 per earlier research)Unconfirmed, see note 4
- Processor
- Exynos 7 Octa 1.6 GHz octa-core (Cortex-A53)
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 3 GB
- Storage
- 16 GB, microSD up to 256 GB (cannot be fitted or replaced after delivery)
Field capabilities
- NFC reading
- Built in (NFC)
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android)
Display and camera
- Display
- 8-inch TFT
- Resolution
- 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
- Brightness
- 480 nits
- Touch
- Gloves, wet conditions and snow
- Rear camera
- 8 MP AF (non-camera option)
- Front camera
- 5 MP
Connectivity
- Network
- LTE Cat. 6 (LTE model)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- NFC
- Yes
- Satellite positioning
- GPS
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1250 g
- Dimensions
- 162.1 × 256.0 × 33.3 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP64 (ATEX/IECEx) / IP65 (industrial)
- Battery
- 4450 mAh
- Battery energy
- 16.91 Wh
- Battery life
- Up to 11 h
Controls & Accessibility
- Glove touch
- Yes
- Biometrics
- Face recognition
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 Tab-Ex 02 DZ1This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Converted tablet |
| Screen size | 8-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued | Current | Current |
| Gas zones | Zone 1, Zone 2 | Zone 1, Zone 2 | Zone 1, Zone 2 | Zone 1, Zone 2 |
| Dust zones | Zone 21, Zone 22 | Zone 21, Zone 22 | Zone 21, Zone 22 | Zone 21, Zone 22 |
| Protection | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia) | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ib) | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T5 | T6 (best in this comparison) | T4 | T6 (best in this comparison) |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx + UKEX | ATEX + IECEx + UKEX | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | — | Class I Division 1 | — |
| Ambient temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +60 °C | −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Android 9 | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Security updates | — | Ended Q3 2025 | Until Q1 2027 | Until January 2029 (best in this comparison) |
| Weight | 1250 g | 1100 g | 890 g (best in this comparison) | 940 g |
| Display | 8-inch TFT | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch | 8-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page) | 8-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| 5G | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | — | — | — | S Pen supported (IP68 S Pen in the box on the UK page) |
| Replaceable battery | — | No | No | — |
| Hot-swap battery | — | — | No | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 certified for Zone 1?
Yes. The ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 is certified for Zone 1/21 with the marking II 2GD Ex db ia op is IIC T5 Gb. Equipment certified for Zone 1 can also be used in Zone 2.
Can the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 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 Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 use?
It uses a flameproof enclosure (Ex db), a form of explosion-proof protection. The housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the surrounding atmosphere.
What does T5 mean for the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1?
Its surface stays below 100 °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 Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 in a hazardous area?
No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.
What operating system does the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 run?
Android 9.
Is the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 still available?
No. ecom lists it as discontinued.
How much does the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 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
- From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model. 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
- The maker doesn't state the edition year. Return to note 4
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: ATEX certificate Sira 19ATEX1017X issue 1, Tab-Ex 02 DZ1
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany; SIR certificates: Sira): IECEx SIR 19.0012X issue 2 (2021-01-12), Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 gas/dust
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany; SIR certificates: Sira): IECEx SIR 19.0011X issue 2 (2021-01-12), Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 Mining
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Tab-Ex 02 DZ1 archive page
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Tab-Ex 02 DZ2 archive 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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