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i.safe MOBILE IS940.2

Zone 2/22
ATEX
IECEx
IIC
T4
Class I Division 2

The i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) 10.1-inch Android tablet from i.safe MOBILE, certified for Zone 2/22 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Android 14.

Certified for: Zone 2/22
Protection: Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
Screen: 10.1-inch
Temperature class: T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature: −20 °C to +55 °C
Operating system: Android 14
Security updates: Until Q4 2032
Weight: 1059 g
Price: On request

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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

May be charged inside the hazardous area, within the certificate's limits
ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
Also certified for Class I Division 2 in North America
5G connectivity
Security updates until Q4 2032

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

Certificate EPS 25 ATEX 1 002 X

Gas atmospheresZone 2

II3GExicIICT4Gc

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.
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

II3DExicIIICT135°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.
T135°C Max surface temperature: Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
Dc Protection level: Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.

IIExic as above.

Certificate IECEx EPS 25.0002X (issue 0, 2025-03-31

Gas atmospheresZone 2

ExicIICT4Gc

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.
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

ExicIIICT135°CDc

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.
Dc Protection 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
Charging: Yes
Battery swap: Outside the hazardous area only
Ports and accessories in the zone: USB-C and 16-pin ISM covers closed in Ex areas; the 12-pin dock interface may stay open and the IS-DS940.1 dock or approved accessories may be connected there. 16-pin ISM accessories only outside Ex areas unless listed as approved for Ex-area use (headset, PTT button).
Certified accessories: As IS-940.1: IS-HS2A.1, IS-PTTB1A.1, IS-HDHS1x.1 headsets, IS-DS940.1 dock, multi charger, leather cases, vehicle mount.
Operating temperature: −20 °C to +55 °C

Conditions of use

Battery may be replaced outside explosion hazardous areas only; protect against excessive UV light and high electrostatic charge; USB-C interface under IP cover opened only outside hazardous areas; 16-pin ISM interface closed with cover when not in use in hazardous areas; ambient −20 °C to +55 °C; charging temperature 0 °C to +45 °C (IECEx EPS 25.0002X). Safety instructions: only zones 2/22.

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking: II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc / II 3D Ex ic IIIC T135°C Dc
ATEX certificate: EPS 25 ATEX 1 002 X
IECEx marking: Ex ic IIC T4 Gc / Ex ic IIIC T135°C Dc
IECEx certificate: IECEx EPS 25.0002X (issue 0, 2025-03-31
Other approvals: IA South Africa, KCs
North America: NEC 500: Class I Div 2 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 2 Groups F, G 155 °C; Class III
Protection level (EPL): Gc / Dc
Dust group: IIIC
Max surface temperature (dust): 135 °C

Device

Type: Dedicated Ex tablet
Launched: 2025Unconfirmed, see note 1
Part numbers: Model M940A01; battery BPIS940A.2A per DoC
Operating system: Android 14
Edition: Android 14
Security updates: Until Q4 2032
Processor: Qualcomm QCM6490 octa-core (long-term support chipset)
Processor architecture: Arm
Memory (RAM): 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB, microSD supported

Field capabilities

Push-to-talk: Via accessory (IS-PTTB1A.1 PTT button on the 16-pin ISM interface; Ex-rated? yes) and PTT app
Emergency / SOS: Built in (freely programmable red key, e.g. SOS / lone worker)
Lone worker: Via app (red key assigned to a lone-worker application; third-party app)
Barcode scanning: Via app (50 MP camera-based; no dedicated scan engine listed)
NFC reading: Built in (NFC)
3D scanning / LiDAR: Not possible (no depth sensor listed)
Remote expert / video calls: Via app (front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi 6 / 5G; third-party app)
Windows desktop software: Not possible (Android)

Display and camera

Display: 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3 (3rd generation), usable with gloves
Resolution: 1200 × 1920
Touch: Usable with gloves (maker); wet-touch not stated
Pen / stylus: Passive stylus available as accessory (IS-Stylus Set, 'stylus for operating touch screens'); not in the box
Rear camera: 50 MP autofocus
Front camera: 5 MP fixed focus

Connectivity

Network: 5G NR and 4G LTE
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/ax/v) with hotspot
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
NFC: Yes
Satellite positioning: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, A-Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual SIM)

Physical and power

Weight: 1059 g
Dimensions: 266.0 × 168.6 × 19.5 mm
Ingress protection: IP68
Ruggedness: MIL-STD-810H
Battery: 8160
Battery energy: 30.2Unconfirmed, see note 2
Replaceable battery: Yes
Ports and expansion: USB-C; 12-pin docking interface; 16-pin ISM interface (audio/PTT accessories; the page text also calls it '13-pin'); nano-SIM + eSIM; microSD
Docking: IS-DS940.1 docking station (VESA 100; charging in Ex area); IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger; vehicle mount
Keyboard: No (slate)

Controls & Accessibility

Keys: Freely programmable red key (e.g. lone worker / SOS); additional programmable side buttons
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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	i.safe MOBILEi.safe MOBILE IS940.2This tablet	ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2 Full comparison: i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 vs ecom Tab-Ex 05 DZ2	TouchStarTouchStar TS3300	AtexxoAtexxo Zone 2 Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro
Type	Dedicated Ex tablet	Dedicated Ex tablet	Dedicated Ex tablet	Converted tablet
Screen size	10.1-inch	8-inch	7-inch	10.1-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)	Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)	Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)	Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)
Gas group	IIC	IIC	IIC	IIC
Temperature class	T4	T5 (best in this comparison)	T5 (best in this comparison)	T4
Certification	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX
North America	Class I Division 2	Class I Division 2	—	—
Ambient temperature	−20 °C to +55 °C	−20 °C to +55 °C	−10 °C to +50 °C	—
Charging in the Ex area	Allowed (see conditions)	Not allowed	Not allowed	—
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16	Android (version not published)	Android 16
Security updates	Until Q4 2032	Until Q1 2032	—	Until May 2033 (best in this comparison)
Weight	1059 g	595 g (best in this comparison)	800 g	1200 g
Display	10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3 (3rd generation), usable with gloves	8-inch TFT, capacitive multitouch, 60 Hz / adaptive up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (DZ1/DZ2), Gorilla Glass 5 (D2)	7-inch Colour TFT IPS, anti-glare, high-impact polycarbonate touchscreen	10.1-inch TFT LCD, 120 Hz adaptive; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
5G	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Pen / stylus	Passive stylus available as accessory (IS-Stylus Set, 'stylus for operating touch screens'); not in the box	Samsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder	Signature capture on the touchscreen	S Pen supported
Replaceable battery	Yes	No	—	—
Hot-swap battery	—	—	—	—
Price	On request	On request	On request	On request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 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 i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 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 IS940.2 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 T4 mean for the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2?

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 IS940.2 in a hazardous area?

Yes, with conditions: yes. Check the certificate's conditions of use before charging on site.

Which ports and accessories can be used with the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 in the hazardous area?

USB-C and 16-pin ISM covers closed in Ex areas; the 12-pin dock interface may stay open and the IS-DS940.1 dock or approved accessories may be connected there. 16-pin ISM accessories only outside Ex areas unless listed as approved for Ex-area use (headset, PTT button).

What operating system does the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 run?

Android 14. Security updates until Q4 2032.

How much does the i.safe MOBILE IS940.2 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.
Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours.

Sources and verification

Facts last verified on 25 October 2026 against:

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i.safe MOBILE IS940.2

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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