i.safe MOBILE IS910.1, front view

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i.safe MOBILE IS910.1

  • Discontinued
  • Zone 1/21
  • ATEX
  • IECEx
  • IIC
  • T4
  • Class I Division 1

Discontinued. i.safe MOBILE has moved it to the archive of its range. See the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1

The i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ib) 8-inch Android tablet from i.safe MOBILE, certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Android 8. It has been discontinued; the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 replaces it.

Certified for
Zone 1/21
Protection
Intrinsic safety (Ex ib)
Screen
8-inch
Temperature class
T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature
−20 °C to +60 °C
Operating system
Android 8
Price
On request
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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
  • Also certified for Class I Division 1 in North America
  • A mining version (Group I) is also available
  • Among the lightest Zone 1 tablets of its size we list, at 890 g in use
  • Certified for ambient temperatures up to +60 °C

Limitations

  • Discontinued; the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 replaces it
  • T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C
  • Battery isn't user-replaceable
  • Not certified for Zone 0

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 16 ATEX 1 145 X

Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2

II2GExibIICT4Gb

II Equipment group
Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
2G ATEX category
Category 2 for gas: suitable down to Zone 1.
Ex Explosion protected
Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
ib Protection type
Intrinsic safety, level "ib": stays safe with one fault. Suitable for Zone 1 and 2.
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.
Gb Protection level
Equipment protection level Gb (high): suitable for Zone 1 and 2.

Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22

II2DExibIIICT135°CDbIP6X

2D ATEX category
Category 2 for dust: suitable down to Zone 21.
IIIC Dust group
Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T135°C Max surface temperature
Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
Db Protection level
Equipment protection level Db (high): suitable for Zone 21 and 22.
IP6X Ingress protection
Dust-tight; no water rating stated.

IIExib as above.

Versions

  • IS910.M1

    Mining version, also certified for Group I (underground mining). Discontinued.

    Marking
    IECEx: Ex ia I Ma IP64 | ATEX (page): I M1 Ex ia I Ma IP64
    Certificates
    IECEx EPS 19.0042X

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta)
−20 °C to +60 °C
Charging
Outside the hazardous area only
Battery swap
Outside the hazardous area only
Operating temperature
−20 °C to +60 °C

Conditions of use

IECEx X conditions: battery charged outside Ex areas only; protect from high-energy impacts, UV and high electrostatic charge; ambient −20 °C to +60 °C.

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
ATEX certificate
EPS 16 ATEX 1 145 X
IECEx marking
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
IECEx certificate
IECEx EPS 16.0061X (Issue 0, 2017-05-31)
North America
NEC 500: Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G; Class III Div 1
Protection level (EPL)
Gb / Db
Dust group
IIIC
Max surface temperature (dust)
135 °C

Device

Type
Dedicated Ex tablet
Operating system
Android 8
Edition
Android 8.0 (7.1 also listed)
OS at launch
Android 7.13
OS upgrades
Android 8.0 (as listed)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8953 (quad core on IS910.1 page; octa core on IS910.2 page)
Processor architecture
Arm
Memory (RAM)
3 GB
Storage
32 GB, microSD to 32 GB

Field capabilities

Emergency / SOS
Built in (SOS key)
Lone worker
Via app (LWP ready: third-party application required)
NFC reading
Built in (NFC)

Display and camera

Display
8-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves
Resolution
1200 × 1920 pixels (8-inch)
Touch
Usable with gloves
Rear camera
8 MP AF
Front camera
5 MP FF

Connectivity

Network
4G LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.1 BLE
NFC
Yes
Satellite positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
SIM
Micro-SIM

Physical and power

Dimensions
237 × 156 × 22 mm
Ingress protection
IP68
Battery
8400 (IS910.1); 6000 (IS910.2)3
Replaceable battery
No
Ports and expansion
USB-C; magnetic charger port; microSD; micro-SIM; charging contacts for dock and multi charger

Controls & Accessibility

Keys
SOS key
Push-to-talk key
No
Glove touch
Yes

Fleet and support

Manufacturer
i.safe MOBILE GmbH, 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 i.safe MOBILE GmbH website for the full data sheet.

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TypeDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletConverted tablet
Screen size8-inch8-inch8-inch8-inch
AvailabilityDiscontinuedCurrentCurrentCurrent
Gas zonesZone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2Zone 1, Zone 2
Dust zonesZone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22Zone 21, Zone 22
ProtectionIntrinsic safety (Ex ib)Intrinsic safety (Ex ib)Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) with an intrinsically safe circuit (Ex ia)Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)
Gas groupIICIICIICIIC
Temperature classT4T4T6T6
CertificationATEX + IECExATEX + IECEx + UKEXATEX + IECExATEX + IECEx
North AmericaClass I Division 1Class I Division 1Class I Division 1—
Ambient temperature−20 °C to +60 °C−20 °C to +60 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +50 °C
Charging in the Ex areaNot allowedNot allowedNot allowedNot allowed
Operating systemAndroid 8Android 14Android 16Android 16
Security updates—Until Q1 2027Until Q1 2032Until January 2029
Weight890 g890 g1122 g940 g
Display8-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves8-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page)8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2)8-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass 5
5GNoNoYesYes
Pen / stylus——Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holderS Pen supported (IP68 S Pen in the box on the UK page)
Replaceable batteryNoNoNo—
Hot-swap battery—No——
PriceOn requestOn requestOn requestOn request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 certified for Zone 1?

Yes. The i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 is certified for Zone 1/21 with the marking II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb. Equipment certified for Zone 1 can also be used in Zone 2.

Can the i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 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 i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 use?

It is intrinsically safe: intrinsic safety (Ex ib). 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 i.safe MOBILE IS910.1?

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 i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 in a hazardous area?

No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.

What operating system does the i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 run?

Android 8.

Is the i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 still available?

No. i.safe MOBILE has moved it to the archive of its range.

How much does the i.safe MOBILE IS910.1 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 source; the maker's figures vary.
  2. Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement.
  3. From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.

Sources and verification

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