Getac · Rugged tablet, Ex version
Getac ZX10-EX (first generation)
- Discontinued
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
Discontinued. Getac now lists the G2 generation in its place; it published no end-of-sale date. See the Getac ZX10-EX G2
The Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) is the hazardous-area version of a Getac rugged 10.1-inch tablet, certified for Zone 2/22 under IECEx. Getac also states ATEX certification, but the certificate isn't published. It is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) design running Android 12. It has been discontinued; the Getac ZX10-EX G2 replaces it.
- Certified for
- Zone 2/22
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
- Screen
- 10.1-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −21 °C to +55 °C
- Operating system
- Android 12
- Security updates
- Until January 2027Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Weight
- 1040 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Optional built-in barcode imager
- User-replaceable battery
- Among the lightest Zone 2 tablets of its size we list, at 1040 g in use
Limitations
- Discontinued; the Getac ZX10-EX G2 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
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
II3GExicop isIICT4Gc
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.
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
II3DExicop isIIICT130°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.
T130°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 130°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
IIExicop is as above.
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 isIIICT130°CDc
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
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 +55 °C
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Battery swap
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Ports and accessories in the zone
- All connection interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, DC-in, docking connector, LAN, serial) must never be used in hazardous areas (certificate condition). Optional internal modules named in the certificate are covered as part of the certified tablet.
- Certified accessories
- Named in the certificate (issue 0): hand strap, shoulder strap or harness strap, capacitive soft-tip stylus and tether. Chargers and adapters not for hazardous areas.
- Operating temperature
- −21 °C to +55 °C
Conditions of use
As ZX10 G2: protect from UV and mechanical impact; interfaces never used in hazardous areas; battery never changed, charged or removed in hazardous areas; not next to strong charge-generating processes; batteries BP1S1P4990B or BP1S2P4990B.
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc / II 3D Ex ic op is IIIC T130°C Dc
- ATEX certificate
- Not published
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic op is IIC T4 Gc / Ex ic op is IIIC T130°C Dc
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx EPS 23.0005X (issue 2 currentUnconfirmed, see note 2
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc / Dc
- Dust group
- IIIC
- Max surface temperature (dust)
- 130 °C
Device
- Type
- Rugged tablet, Ex version
- Launched
- 2024Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Operating system
- Android 12
- Edition
- Android 12.0
- Security updates
- Until January 2027Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core 1.95 GHz, Adreno 512
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 (option 6)
- Storage
- 64 GB (option 128 GB) eMMC, microSD
Field capabilities
- Barcode scanning
- Built in (optional 1D/2D imager)
- RFID
- Built in (optional HF RFID/NFC combo reader)
- NFC reading
- Built in (optional combo reader)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android)
Display and camera
- Display
- 10.1-inch
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1200
- Brightness
- 800 nits
- Pen / stylus
- Dual-mode touch with digitizer
- Rear camera
- 16 MP autofocus
- Front camera
- 8 MP webcam
Connectivity
- Network
- Wi-Fi 5; optional 4G LTE, dual SIM
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Satellite positioning
- Dedicated GPS
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1040 g
- Dimensions
- 275 × 192 × 17.9 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP66
- Ruggedness
- MIL-STD-810H; 1.8 m (6 ft) drop
- Battery
- Typical 4990 (min 4870), 3.84 V; optional 9980
- Replaceable battery
- Yes
- Ports and expansion
- USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, USB 2.0 host, DC-in, microSD; optional smart card, barcode, HF RFID/NFC combo
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- Power + 4 programmable
- Push-to-talk key
- No
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 ZX10-EX (first generation)This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Converted tablet |
| Screen size | 10.1-inch | 10.1-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) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX |
| North America | — | — | Class I Division 2 | — |
| Ambient temperature | −21 °C to +55 °C | −21 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | — |
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| Security updates | Until January 2027 | Until December 2029 | Until December 2031 | Until May 2033 (best in this comparison) |
| Weight | 1040 g (best in this comparison) | 1050 g | 1074 g | 1200 g |
| Display | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch TFT LCD, LumiBond bonded | 10.1-inch Optically bonded, multi-mode capacitive touch, Corning Gorilla Glass | 10.1-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| 5G | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | Dual-mode touch with digitizer | Digitizer pen (datasheet); capacitive stylus named in certificate | Stylus supported | S Pen supported |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Hot-swap battery | — | — | Yes (internal supercapacitor keeps power during battery swaps) | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) 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 ZX10-EX (first generation) 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 ZX10-EX (first generation) 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 ZX10-EX (first generation)?
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 ZX10-EX (first generation) in a hazardous area?
No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.
Which ports and accessories can be used with the Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) in the hazardous area?
All connection interfaces (USB, Thunderbolt, DC-in, docking connector, LAN, serial) must never be used in hazardous areas (certificate condition). Optional internal modules named in the certificate are covered as part of the certified tablet.
What operating system does the Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) run?
Android 12. Security updates are expected until at least January 2027.
Is the Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) still available?
No. Getac now lists the G2 generation in its place; it published no end-of-sale date.
How much does the Getac ZX10-EX (first generation) 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
- Getac's date for the standard model; Getac lists no separate date for the EX version. Return to note 1
- Getac's certificate names the model with a 'c' suffix and doesn't name the generation. We matched it to this generation by its batteries, dust group and ambient range. 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:
- IECEx / Bureau Veritas CPS Germany (EPS): IECEx EPS 23.0005X issue 2 (ZX10-Ex, ZX10-Exc), 2025-07-10, Current (issue 0 of 2024-02-21 also read)
- Getac: ZX10-EX (first gen, Snapdragon 660) product specification, generated 2025-05-21
- Getac: ZX10-EX accessory spec brochure
- Getac: ZX10-EX product page (shows G2 spec; text says Android 13, spec table Android 15)
- Getac: Getac Device Update Center: security update end dates and policy (5 years from first availability, 90-day cadence)
- Elvac: Getac ZX10-EX article dated 2024-02-29
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