Getac · Rugged tablet, Ex version
Getac T800-Ex
- Discontinued
- Zone 2/22
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
Discontinued. No longer in Getac's range; no end-of-sale notice.
The Getac T800-Ex is the hazardous-area version of a Getac rugged 8.1-inch tablet, certified for Zone 2/22 under IECEx. It is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) design; its operating system version isn't published. It has been discontinued.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
- Screen
- 8.1-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −21 °C to +50 °C
- Operating system
- Not published
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Certified for Zone 2/22
Limitations
- No longer in the maker's current range
- 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
- In-use weight not published
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
Exicop isIICT4Gc
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.
Dust atmospheresZone 22
Exicop isIIIBT130°CDc
IIIBDust group- Dust group IIIB: non-conductive dust. Also covers IIIA.
T130°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 130°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
Exicop is as above.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −21 °C to +50 °C
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Battery swap
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Ports and accessories in the zone
- Connection interfaces must never be used in hazardous areas.
- Certified accessories
- Tether; digitizer pen or stylus pen (named in the certificate).
Conditions of use
Use only in a controlled environment with reduced pollution; protect from UV light and mechanical impact (impact tested at reduced height); connection interfaces must never be used in hazardous areas; the battery must never be changed, charged or removed in hazardous areas; keep away from strong charge-generating processes; use only Getac battery packs BP2S2P2100S or BP4S1P2100S (IECEx EPS 16.0015X).
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc / Ex ic op is IIIB T130°C Dc
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx EPS 16.0015X
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / Dc
- Dust group
- IIIB
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 130 °C
Device
- Type
- Rugged tablet, Ex version
- Launched
- 2015Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Operating system
- Not published
Display and camera
- Display
- 8.1-inch
Fleet and support
- Manufacturer
- Getac Technology Corporation, Taiwan
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 Getac Technology Corporation website for the full data sheet.
Compare
How it compares
Best in this comparison
| GetacGetac T800-ExThis tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version |
| Screen size | 8.1-inch | 8-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 | — |
| Protection | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | IECEx | ATEX | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | — | — | Class I Division 2 |
| Ambient temperature | −21 °C to +50 °C | — | −20 °C to +55 °C | −10 °C to +50 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Not published | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Professional | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC |
| Security updates | — | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Until October 2034 |
| Weight | — | 880 g (best in this comparison) | 1200 g | 1200 g |
| Display | 8.1-inch | 8-inch LCD, DynaVue sunlight-readable, 10-point capacitive | 10.1-inch Optically bonded capacitive multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass, contrast 1000:1 | 10.1-inch IPS LED, optical bonding, anti-glare |
| 5G | — | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | — | Optional digitizer | Passive stylus included (AI-powered touch control) | Capacitive stylus (included) |
| Replaceable battery | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-swap battery | — | Optional swappable battery, 5 minute swap (system stays on within 300 s in standby) | Yes (true hot swap, minimum 60 seconds) | Yes, hot-swappable battery (swap outside hazardous areas per the Ex certificate) |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Getac T800-Ex 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 Getac T800-Ex 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 Getac T800-Ex 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 Getac T800-Ex?
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 Getac T800-Ex in a hazardous area?
No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.
Which ports and accessories can be used with the Getac T800-Ex in the hazardous area?
Connection interfaces must never be used in hazardous areas.
What operating system does the Getac T800-Ex run?
Not published.
Is the Getac T800-Ex still available?
No. No longer in Getac's range; no end-of-sale notice.
How much does the Getac T800-Ex 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:
- IECEx / Bureau Veritas CPS Germany (EPS): IECEx EPS 16.0015X issue 3 (T800-Ex), 2021-06-17, Current
- OfficeEasy (French reseller): Getac T800 ATEX listing: marked end of life and discontinued by the manufacturer; says certified ATEX 2/22 and IECEx; OS given inconsistently (Windows 10 Pro and Android 8.0)
- Robustbook (reseller datasheet): Technical datasheet Getac T800 EX ATEX Tablet, PDF generated 2026-08-27: marking II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc and II 3D Ex ic op is IIIB T130C Dc, and a note that Getac withdrew the model (archived 2024-04-21). Content seen only through a search summary; the PDF text could not be extracted
- ITWire: Getac out there and blow up that tablet, 2015-08-04: T800-Ex is based on the T800, ATEX Zone 2 and 22 certified, from A$3,570 via Synnex Australia
- Digitimes: News 2015-07-30: Getac upgrades the T800 with ATEX Zone 2 and 22 certified hardware and renames it T800-Ex (seen only as a search-result snippet; page not fetched)
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