ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs) · Dedicated Ex tablet
ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2
- Discontinued
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T5
Discontinued. ecom lists it as discontinued. Security patches ended in Q3 2025; hardware service runs to Q4 2027. See the ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2
The ecom Tab-Ex 03 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 13. It has been discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 05 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 13
- Security updates
- Ended Q3 2025
- Weight
- 610 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
- Among the lightest Zone 2 tablets of its size we list, at 610 g in use
Limitations
- Discontinued; the ecom Tab-Ex 05 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
- Security updates ended in Q3 2025
- Battery isn't user-replaceable
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
II3GExicIICT5GcIP64
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.
T5Temperature class- Surface stays below 100 °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
II3DExicIIICT85°CDc
3DATEX category- Category 3 for dust: suitable down to Zone 22.
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T85°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 85°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
IIExic as above.
Gas atmospheresZone 2
ExicIICT5GcIP64
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.
T5Temperature class- Surface stays below 100 °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
ExicIIICT85°CDc
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T85°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 85°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
Exic as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −20 °C to +55 °C
- IP code in the Ex certificate
- IP64
- Operating temperature
- −20 °C to +55 °C
Conditions of use
SIM/SD tray and Ex-protective case correctly fitted; wired USB and SIM/SD changes only in ordinary locations; charge only −5 °C to +45 °C; device not to be repaired or dismantled (IECEx EPS 21.0033X).
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic IIC T5 Gc IP64 / II 3D Ex ic IIIC T85°C Dc
- ATEX certificate
- EPS 21 ATEX 1 093 X
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic IIC T5 Gc IP64 / Ex ic IIIC T85°C Dc
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx EPS 21.0033X (Issue 1, 2025-08-05)
- North America
- SGS: Class I, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D T5; Class II, Division 2, Groups F,G T100°C; Class III, Division 1; Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC, T5; Zone 22, Group IIIB T100°C; Ta −20 °C to +55 °CUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / Dc
- Dust group
- IIIC
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 85 °C
Device
- Type
- Dedicated Ex tablet
- Launched
- 2022Unconfirmed, see note 2
- Operating system
- Android 13
- Edition
- Android 13 (latest firmware)
- OS upgrades
- Android 13 (latest firmware offered)
- Security updates
- Ended Q3 2025
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 9810 octa-core (4 x 2.7 GHz + 4 x 1.7 GHz)
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage
- 64 GB, microSD up to 1024 GB
Field capabilities
- NFC reading
- Built in (NFC)
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android)
Display and camera
- Display
- 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
- Brightness
- 480 nits
- Touch
- Can be operated while wearing gloves
- Rear camera
- 13 MP AF (optional)
- Front camera
- 5 MP
- Video
- UHD 4K at 30 fps
Connectivity
- Network
- 4G LTE (optional) or Wi-Fi only
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- NFC
- Yes (plus ANT+)
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
- SIM
- 1 x nano-SIM (4FF), optional on DZ1
Physical and power
- Weight
- 610 g
- Dimensions
- 126.8 × 213.8 × 9.9 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP64 (ATEX/IECEx); IP68 industrial
- Battery
- 5050 typical (4900 rated)
- Battery energy
- 18.87
- Battery life
- Up to 11 h
- Replaceable battery
- No
- Ports and expansion
- USB 3.1 Gen 1; microSD; nano-SIM; USB-POGO
Controls & Accessibility
- 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 Tab-Ex 03 DZ2This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 8-inch | 8-inch | 8-inch | 7-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) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T5 (best in this comparison) | T5 (best in this comparison) | T4 | T5 (best in this comparison) |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | Class I Division 2 | 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 allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android (version not published) |
| Security updates | Ended Q3 2025 | Until Q1 2032 (best in this comparison) | Until Q1 2027 | — |
| Weight | 610 g | 595 g (best in this comparison) | 890 g | 800 g |
| Display | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch | 8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2) | 8-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 |
| 5G | No | Yes | No | No |
| Pen / stylus | — | Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder | — | Signature capture on the touchscreen |
| Replaceable battery | No | No | No | — |
| Hot-swap battery | — | — | No | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the ecom Tab-Ex 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 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 03 DZ2 run?
Android 13. Security updates ended in Q3 2025.
Is the ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2 still available?
No. ecom lists it as discontinued. Security patches ended in Q3 2025; hardware service runs to Q4 2027.
How much does the ecom Tab-Ex 03 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
- From the maker's published information; we haven't seen the North American certificate. Return to note 1
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 2
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: ATEX Certificate of Conformity EPS 21 ATEX 1 093 X, Rev 0 (2021-12-16), Tab-Ex 03 DZ2
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany; SIR certificates: Sira): IECEx EPS 21.0033X issue 1 (2025-08-05), Tab-Ex 03 DZ2
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Tab-Ex 03 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)
- ecom instruments GmbH / Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Tab-Ex 03 DZ1 archive page
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