Getac · Rugged tablet, Ex version

Getac ZX80-EX

Zone 2/22
ATEX
IECEx
IIC
T4

The Getac ZX80-EX is the hazardous-area version of a Getac rugged 8-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 15.

Certified for: Zone 2/22
Protection: Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
Screen: 8-inch
Temperature class: T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature: −21 °C to +55 °C
Operating system: Android 15
Security updates: Until February 2029Unconfirmed, see note 1
Weight: 780 g
Price: On request

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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

Optional built-in barcode imager
5G on cellular versions
User-replaceable battery
Among the lightest Zone 2 tablets of its size we list, at 780 g in use

Limitations

Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C

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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

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.
op is Protection type: Inherently safe optical radiation: light from the camera flash or torch is limited below the level that could ignite the atmosphere.
IIC Gas group: Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4 Temperature class: Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gc Protection level: Equipment protection level Gc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 2.

Dust atmospheresZone 22

II3DExicop isIIICT130°CDc

3D ATEX category: Category 3 for dust: suitable down to Zone 22.
IIIC Dust group: Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T130°C Max surface temperature: Surface stays below 130°C in dust.
Dc Protection level: Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.

IIExicop is as above.

Certificate IECEx EPS 25.0039XIssue 0, 2026-01-28, model "ZX80-Exc"

Gas atmospheresZone 2

Exicop isIICT4Gc

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.
op is Protection type: Inherently safe optical radiation: light from the camera flash or torch is limited below the level that could ignite the atmosphere.
IIC Gas group: Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4 Temperature class: Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gc Protection level: Equipment protection level Gc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 2.

Dust atmospheresZone 22

Exicop isIIICT130°CDc

IIIC Dust group: Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T130°C Max surface temperature: Surface stays below 130°C in dust.
Dc Protection 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. USB-C, microSD and SIM tray barred from hazardous areas.
Certified accessories: Named in the IECEx certificate: hand strap, shoulder strap, digitizer pen and tether. Anti-static screen film for hazardous use. Rotating hand strap with kickstand and vehicle cradle (datasheet) are not named in the certificate. NOT for hazardous areas: 65 W USB-C adapter, vehicle adapter, chargers, batteries (replace in non-hazardous areas only).Unconfirmed, see note 2
Operating temperature: −21 °C to +55 °C (standard ZX80: −29 to +63)

Conditions of use

Ambient −21 to +55 °C. Protect from excessive UV light and mechanical impact (reduced-height impact test). Connection interfaces never used in hazardous areas. Battery never changed, charged or removed in hazardous areas. Not next to strong charge-generating processes. Use only battery BP1S1P4060B or BP1S1P4990B.

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 25.0039X (Issue 0, 2026-01-28, model "ZX80-Exc")Unconfirmed, see note 3
Other approvals: MIL-STD-810H; Android Enterprise Recommended
Protection level (EPL): Gc / Dc
Dust group: IIIC
Max surface temperature (dust): 130 °C

Device

Type: Rugged tablet, Ex version
Launched: 2026Unconfirmed, see note 4
Operating system: Android 15
Edition: Android 15.0
OS upgrades: At least three Android versions per generation (Getac, device dependent)Unconfirmed, see note 5
Security updates: Until February 2029Unconfirmed, see note 1
Processor: Qualcomm QCS6490 octa-core 1.9 GHz (max 2.7 GHz), Adreno 643, Hexagon NPU 13 TOPS
Processor architecture: Arm
Memory (RAM): 12 GB
Storage: 256 GB, microSD

Field capabilities

Barcode scanning: Built in (optional 1D/2D imager)
NFC reading: Built in (optional NFC)
Remote expert / video calls: Via app (16 MP rear, 8 MP front)
Windows desktop software: Not possible (Android)

Display and camera

Display: 8-inch TFT LCD wide viewing angle; Ex model has 0.6 mm thicker glass per ZX80W-EX press release
Resolution: 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
Brightness: 1000 nits
Outdoor readability: Getac sunlight-readable
Touch: Dual-mode touch (multi-touch and digitizer)
Pen / stylus: Digitizer pen
Rear camera: 16 MP autofocus
Front camera: 8 MP

Connectivity

Network: Wi-Fi 6E; optional 4G LTE, 5G Sub-6, dual SIM with eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
NFC: Optional (13.56 MHz)
Satellite positioning: Optional dedicated GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou; US, UK, EU, AU, NZ only)
SIM: Nano-SIM 4FF, eSIM optional

Physical and power

Weight: 780 g
Dimensions: 243.2 × 165.1 × 23.1 mm
Ingress protection: IP67
Ruggedness: MIL-STD-810H; 1.8 m (6 ft) drop
Battery: Internal typical 4060 (min 3950), 3.86 V; optional second battery 4990 typical
Hot-swap battery: Internal battery plus optional swappable 4990 mAh battery; hot-swap not stated for the Ex datasheet
Replaceable battery: Yes
Ports and expansion: USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DP, PD), microSD (or hybrid nano-SIM tray + microSD), audio combo; optional 1D/2D barcode imager, NFC; all barred from hazardous areas
Docking: Vehicle cradle (accessory)
Keyboard: Tablet only

Controls & Accessibility

Keys: Power + 3 programmable buttons
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.

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Type	Rugged tablet, Ex version	Rugged tablet, Ex version	Dedicated Ex tablet	Dedicated Ex tablet
Screen size	8-inch	10.1-inch	8-inch	8-inch
Availability	Current	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)	Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
Gas group	IIC	IIC	IIC	IIC
Temperature class	T4	T4	T5 (best in this comparison)	T4
Certification	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx
North America	—	Class I Division 2	Class I Division 2	Class I Division 2
Ambient temperature	−21 °C to +55 °C	−20 °C to +55 °C	−20 °C to +55 °C	−20 °C to +60 °C
Charging in the Ex area	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Operating system	Android 15	Android 14	Android 16	Android 14
Security updates	Until February 2029	Until December 2031	Until Q1 2032 (best in this comparison)	Until Q1 2027
Weight	780 g	1074 g	595 g (best in this comparison)	890 g
Display	8-inch TFT LCD wide viewing angle; Ex model has 0.6 mm thicker glass per ZX80W-EX press release	10.1-inch Optically bonded, multi-mode capacitive touch, Corning Gorilla Glass	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)
5G	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Pen / stylus	Digitizer pen	Stylus supported	Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder	—
Replaceable battery	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hot-swap battery	Internal battery plus optional swappable 4990 mAh battery; hot-swap not stated for the Ex datasheet	Yes (internal supercapacitor keeps power during battery swaps)	—	No
Price	On request	On request	On request	On request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the Getac ZX80-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 ZX80-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 ZX80-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 ZX80-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 ZX80-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 ZX80-EX 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. USB-C, microSD and SIM tray barred from hazardous areas.

What operating system does the Getac ZX80-EX run?

Android 15. Security updates are expected until at least February 2029.

How much does the Getac ZX80-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

Getac's date for the standard model; Getac lists no separate date for the EX version.
Not checked against the certificate for this exact model.
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.
Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.

Sources and verification

Facts last verified on 25 October 2026 against:

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Getac ZX80-EX

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

Limitations

Best for

Where you can use it

The Ex marking, decoded

Gas atmospheresZone 2

Dust atmospheresZone 22

Gas atmospheresZone 2

Dust atmospheresZone 22

Rules for the hazardous area

Conditions of use

Full specifications

Certification

Device

Field capabilities

Display and camera

Connectivity

Physical and power

Controls & Accessibility

Fleet and support

How it compares

Common questions

Notes on unconfirmed values

Sources and verification

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