
i.safe MOBILE · Dedicated Ex tablet
i.safe MOBILE IS945.2
- Zone 2/22
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
- Class I Division 2
The i.safe MOBILE IS945.2 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) 10.1-inch Windows tablet from i.safe MOBILE, certified for Zone 2/22 under ATEX and IECEx. It runs Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64.
- 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
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64
- Security updates
- Until October 2034Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Weight
- 1059 g
- Price
- On request
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 October 2034
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
- Windows on Arm: x86/x64 apps run through emulation and need Arm64 drivers
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
II3GExicIICT4Gc
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.
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
II3DExicIIICT135°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.
T135°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
DcProtection level- Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.
IIExic as above.
Gas atmospheresZone 2
ExicIICT4Gc
ExExplosion protected- Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
icProtection type- Intrinsic safety, level "ic": safe in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
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
ExicIIICT135°CDc
IIICDust group- Dust group IIIC: conductive dust. The most demanding group; also covers IIIA and IIIB.
T135°CMax surface temperature- Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
DcProtection 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 2
- Part numbers
- Model M945A01; battery BPIS945A.2A per DoC
- Operating system
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64
- Edition
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64
- Security updates
- Until October 2034Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Processor
- Qualcomm QCM6490 octa-core
- 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 (red function key, assignable e.g. to lone worker)
- Lone worker
- Via app (red key assigned to a lone-worker application; third-party app)
- Barcode scanning
- Via app (12 MP camera-based; no dedicated scan engine listed)
- NFC reading
- Built in (NFC per the shared IECEx certificate; not on the product page)
- 3D scanning / LiDAR
- Not possible (no depth sensor listed)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app (cameras, Wi-Fi 6 / 5G; Teams or similar third-party app)
- Windows desktop software
- Built in (Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC on Arm64; x86/x64 apps via emulation)
Display and camera
- Display
- 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves
- Resolution
- 1200 × 1920 (assumed same panel as IS940.1)Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Touch
- Usable with gloves (maker); wet-touch not stated
- Rear camera
- 12 MP autofocus
- Front camera
- 5 MP fixed focus
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G NR and 4G LTE (maker says 4G/5G options)
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
- NFC
- YesUnconfirmed, see note 3
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, A-Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
- SIM
- Nano-SIM + eSIM
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1059 g
- Dimensions
- 266.17 × 168.46 × 19.82 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP68
- Ruggedness
- MIL-STD-810H
- Battery
- 8160
- Battery energy
- 30.2Unconfirmed, see note 4
- Replaceable battery
- Yes
- Ports and expansion
- USB-C; 12-pin docking interface; 16-pin ISM interface; nano-SIM + eSIM; microSD
- Docking
- IS-DS940.1 docking station; IS-MC930.1 multi charger; vehicle mount
- Keyboard
- No (slate)
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- Red function key (assignable, e.g. lone worker); freely programmable 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.
Compare
How it compares
Best in this comparison
i.safe MOBILEi.safe MOBILE IS945.2This tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch | 11.6-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Availability | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| Gas zones | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 (best in this comparison) |
| Dust zones | Zone 22 | Zone 22 | Zone 22 | Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22 |
| Protection | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ia) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx + UKEX | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 2 | Class I Division 1 |
| Ambient temperature | −20 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +50 °C | −10 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | Allowed (see conditions) | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64 | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Windows 11 Pro, version 25H2 | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise |
| Security updates | Until October 2034 (best in this comparison) | Until January 2032 | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Until October 2034 (best in this comparison) |
| Weight | 1059 g (best in this comparison) | 1200 g | 1200 g | 1430 g |
| Display | 10.1-inch Corning Gorilla Glass V3, usable with gloves | 10.1-inch IPS, optically bonded, Gorilla Glass (8H) | 11.6-inch TFT LCD, capacitive multitouch, 16:9 | 10.1-inch AHVA (IPS-type), 1000:1 contrast, 170 degree viewing angle |
| 5G | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pen / stylus | — | Stylus supported (mode setting) | Passive stylus with tether (ST P01 P12) supplied | Stylus supplied (type not stated) |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hot-swap battery | — | Yes (integrated 330 mAh bridge battery) | — | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the i.safe MOBILE IS945.2 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 IS945.2 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 IS945.2 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 IS945.2?
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 IS945.2 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 IS945.2 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 IS945.2 run?
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC for Arm64. Security updates are expected until at least October 2034.
How much does the i.safe MOBILE IS945.2 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
- Microsoft's end date for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. The maker doesn't state the edition year. Return to note 1
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 2
- From a single or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model. Return to note 3
- Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours. Return to note 4
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany): IECEx EPS 25.0002X issue 0 (2025-03-31), IS940.2 / IS945.2
- IECEx online certificate database (certifying body: Bureau Veritas CPS Germany): IECEx EPS 24.0001X issue 1 (2025-02-06), IS940.1 / IS945.1 / IS-DS940.1
- i.safe MOBILE GmbH: EU Declaration of Conformity 1079CC05REV01 IS945.2 (EPS 25 ATEX 1 002 X)
- Microsoft: Lifecycle: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (extended end listed 10/11/2034)
- i.safe MOBILE GmbH: IS940.2 Safety Instructions 1078MM02REV04 (2026-07-01)
- i.safe MOBILE GmbH: IS945.2 product page (Zone 2/22)
- i.safe MOBILE GmbH: IS945.1 product page (Zone 1/21)
- i.safe MOBILE GmbH: News 2023-11-23: 5G Android and Windows tablet IS940.1 / IS945.1 for hazardous areas
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