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ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs) · Dedicated Ex tablet

ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ2

  • Discontinued
  • Zone 2/22
  • ATEX
  • IECEx
  • IIC
  • T5

Discontinued. ecom lists it as discontinued. See the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2

The ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ2 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) 8-inch Android tablet from ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs), certified for Zone 2/22 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Android 9. It has been discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2 replaces it.

Certified for
Zone 2/22
Protection
Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
Screen
8-inch
Temperature class
T5 (≤ 100 °C)
Ambient temperature
−20 °C to +55 °C
Operating system
Android 91
Price
On request
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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers

Limitations

  • Discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2 replaces it
  • Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
  • T5 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 100 °C
  • Dust group IIIB: combustible flyings and non-conductive dust only, not conductive dust

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 EPS 18 ATEX 1 055 X

Gas atmospheresZone 2

II3GExicIICT5Gc

II Equipment group
Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
3G ATEX category
Category 3 for gas: suitable down to Zone 2.
Ex Explosion protected
Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
ic Protection type
Intrinsic safety, level "ic": safe in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
IIC Gas group
Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T5 Temperature class
Surface stays below 100 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gc Protection level
Equipment protection level Gc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 2.

Dust atmospheresZone 22

II3DExicIIIBT100°CDc

3D ATEX category
Category 3 for dust: suitable down to Zone 22.
IIIB Dust group
Dust group IIIB: non-conductive dust. Also covers IIIA.
T100°C Max surface temperature
Surface stays below 100°C in dust.
Dc Protection level
Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.

IIExic as above.

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta)
−20 °C to +55 °C
Operating temperature
−20 °C to +55 °C

Conditions of use

Charging and wired data (USB, POGO) and battery/SIM/SD changes only in safe locations; Ex-protective cover conductive coating must be inspected; battery Samsung EB-BT365BB only; protect from impacts, UV, static (IECEx EPS 18.0029X).

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking
II 3G Ex ic IIC T5 Gc / II 3D Ex ic IIIB T100°C Dc
ATEX certificate
EPS 18 ATEX 1 055 X
IECEx marking
Ex ic IIC T5 Gc / Ex ic IIIB T100°C Dc
IECEx certificate
IECEx EPS 18.0029X (Issue 1, 2019-12-13)
North America
CSA: Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T5; Class I Zone 2 Group IIC T5; Ta −20 °C to +55 °C3
Protection level (EPL)
Gc / Dc
Dust group
IIIB
Max surface temperature (dust)
100 °C

Device

Type
Dedicated Ex tablet
Operating system
Android 91
Edition
Android (version not printed; latest firmware Android 9 per earlier research)5
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

Dimensions
162.1 × 256.0 × 33.3 mm6
Ingress protection
IP64 (ATEX) / IP65
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

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i.safe MOBILEi.safe MOBILE IS930.2
TouchStarTouchStar TS3300
TypeDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tablet
Screen size8-inch8-inch8-inch7-inch
AvailabilityDiscontinuedDiscontinuedCurrentCurrent
Gas zonesZone 2Zone 2Zone 2Zone 2
Dust zonesZone 22Zone 22Zone 22Zone 22
ProtectionIntrinsic safety (Ex ic)Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)
Gas groupIICIICIICIIC
Temperature classT5T5T4T5
CertificationATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECEx
North America——Class I Division 2—
Ambient temperature−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +60 °C−10 °C to +50 °C
Charging in the Ex area——Not allowedNot allowed
Operating systemAndroid 9Android 13Android 14Android (version not published)
Security updates—Ended Q3 2025Until Q1 2027—
Weight1250 g610 g890 g800 g
Display8-inch TFT8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch8-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page)7-inch Colour TFT IPS, anti-glare, high-impact polycarbonate touchscreen
5GNoNoNoNo
Pen / stylus———Signature capture on the touchscreen
Replaceable battery—NoNo—
Hot-swap battery——No—
PriceOn requestOn requestOn requestOn request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the ecom Tab-Ex 02 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 Tab-Ex 02 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 Tab-Ex 02 DZ2 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 T5 mean for the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ2?

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.

What operating system does the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ2 run?

Android 9.

Is the ecom Tab-Ex 02 DZ2 still available?

No. ecom lists it as discontinued.

How much does the ecom Tab-Ex 02 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

  1. From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
  2. From a single source; the maker's figures vary.
  3. From the maker's published information; we haven't seen the North American certificate.
  4. Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
  5. The maker doesn't state the edition year.
  6. From a single source.

Sources and verification

Facts last verified on against:

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