TouchStar TS3300, front view

TouchStar · Dedicated Ex tablet

TouchStar TS3300

  • Zone 2/22
  • ATEX
  • IECEx
  • IIC
  • T5

The TouchStar TS3300 is an Ex ec ic 7-inch Android tablet from TouchStar, certified for Zone 2/22 under IECEx. TouchStar also states ATEX certification, but the certificate isn't published. It runs Android (version not published).

Certified for
Zone 2/22
Protection
Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)
Screen
7-inch
Temperature class
T5 (≤ 100 °C)
Ambient temperature
−10 °C to +50 °C
Operating system
Android (version not published)1
Weight
800 g
Price
On request
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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Optional built-in barcode imager

Limitations

  • Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
  • T5 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 100 °C
  • Not certified below −10 °C ambient
  • No published end date for security updates

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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

2

Gas atmospheresZone 2

II3GExecicIICT5Gc

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.
ec Protection type
Increased safety, level "ec": extra measures against sparks, arcs and hot surfaces in normal operation. Zone 2 only.
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.
T5 Temperature class
Surface stays below 100 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gc Protection level
Equipment protection level Gc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 2.

Dust atmospheresZone 22

II3DExicIIICT105°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.
T105°C Max surface temperature
Surface stays below 105°C in dust.
Dc Protection level
Equipment protection level Dc (enhanced): suitable for Zone 22.

IIExic as above.

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta)
−10 °C to +50 °C
Charging
Outside the hazardous area only
Ports and accessories in the zone
Charging cradle only in the non-hazardous area; the certificate describes a micro-SD card and SIM socket but their use in the Ex area is not stated in the text read.
Certified accessories
Cradle with magnetic one-handed insertion (non-hazardous area only; vehicle mounting). Optional EM3080W-V2 barcode imager.
IP code in the Ex certificate
IP54 (stated in the IECEx EMT 22.0002X equipment description, not in the marking)
Operating temperature
−10 °C to +50 °C (charging +10 to +45)

Conditions of use

IECEx X conditions: do not attach the equipment to the charging cradle in a hazardous area; charge only via the cradle supplied by the manufacturer (Um 12 V d.c.); battery charging only at +10 °C to +45 °C.

Specifications

Full specifications

Certification

ATEX marking
II 3G Ex ec ic IIC T5 Gc / II 3D Ex ic IIIC T105°C Dc2
ATEX certificate
Not published
IECEx marking
Ex ec ic IIC T5 Gc / Ex ic IIIC T105°C Dc2
IECEx certificate
IECEx EMT 22.0002X (issue 1, 2025-05-13
Other approvals
UKCA / CE (datasheet)
Protection level (EPL)
Gc / Dc
Dust group
IIIC
Max surface temperature (dust)
105 °C

Device

Type
Dedicated Ex tablet
Launched
2022
Operating system
Android (version not published)1
Edition
Android 10.03
OS at launch
Android 101
Processor
Qualcomm octa-core (Kryo Gold quad 2.2 GHz + Kryo Silver quad 1.843 GHz)
Processor architecture
Arm
Memory (RAM)
3 GB
Storage
32 GB (64 GB optional), microSD

Field capabilities

Barcode scanning
Built in (optional EM3080W-V2 imager)
3D scanning / LiDAR
Not possible (no depth sensor)
Remote expert / video calls
Via app (10 MP rear camera; front-facing camera named in the certificate)
Windows desktop software
Not possible (Android)

Display and camera

Display
7-inch Colour TFT IPS, anti-glare, high-impact polycarbonate touchscreen
Resolution
1024 × 600 (WSVGA)
Outdoor readability
Direct-sunlight-readable IPS (maker claim)
Touch
Capacitive option, glove friendly
Pen / stylus
Signature capture on the touchscreen
Rear camera
10 MP (Sony) with Luxeon flash
Front camera
Front camera (solid state) named in the IECEx description

Connectivity

Network
3G/4G LTE (Cat 6 or Cat 4)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE
Satellite positioning
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
SIM
SIM socket

Physical and power

Weight
800 g
Dimensions
223 × 131 × 25 (W × H × D) mm
Ingress protection
IP54
Ruggedness
1.5 m drop to concrete
Battery
9000 mAh
Battery energy
33 Wh
Ports and expansion
MicroSD; SIM socket; USB OTG via cradle interface
Docking
Rugged cradle (HGV, van, forklift mounting; magnetic one-handed insertion, locking)
Keyboard
No

Controls & Accessibility

Keys
Power button
Push-to-talk key
No
Glove touch
Yes

Fleet and support

Manufacturer
TouchStar Technologies Ltd, United Kingdom

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 TouchStar Technologies Ltd website for the full data sheet.

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GetacGetac ZX80-EX
TypeDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletDedicated Ex tabletRugged tablet, Ex version
Screen size7-inch8-inch8-inch8-inch
AvailabilityCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
Gas zonesZone 2Zone 2Zone 2Zone 2
Dust zonesZone 22Zone 22Zone 22Zone 22
ProtectionIncreased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic)Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) with inherently safe optical radiation (op is)
Gas groupIICIICIICIIC
Temperature classT5T5T4T4
CertificationATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECExATEX + IECEx
North America—Class I Division 2Class I Division 2—
Ambient temperature−10 °C to +50 °C−20 °C to +55 °C−20 °C to +60 °C−21 °C to +55 °C
Charging in the Ex areaNot allowedNot allowedNot allowedNot allowed
Operating systemAndroid (version not published)Android 16Android 14Android 15
Security updates—Until Q1 2032Until Q1 2027Until February 2029
Weight800 g595 g890 g780 g
Display7-inch Colour TFT IPS, anti-glare, high-impact polycarbonate touchscreen8-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)8-inch TFT LCD wide viewing angle; Ex model has 0.6 mm thicker glass per ZX80W-EX press release
5GNoYesNoYes
Pen / stylusSignature capture on the touchscreenSamsung S Pen included (pressure sensitive), with Tab-Ex S Pen holder—Digitizer pen
Replaceable battery—NoNoYes
Hot-swap battery——NoInternal battery plus optional swappable 4990 mAh battery; hot-swap not stated for the Ex datasheet
PriceOn requestOn requestOn requestOn request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the TouchStar TS3300 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 TouchStar TS3300 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 TouchStar TS3300 use?

It combines increased safety (Ex ec) with intrinsic safety (Ex ic), both suited to Zone 2. Increased safety adds measures against sparks and hot surfaces; intrinsic safety limits the energy in the circuits.

What does T5 mean for the TouchStar TS3300?

Its surface stays below 100 °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 TouchStar TS3300 in a hazardous area?

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

Which ports and accessories can be used with the TouchStar TS3300 in the hazardous area?

Charging cradle only in the non-hazardous area; the certificate describes a micro-SD card and SIM socket but their use in the Ex area is not stated in the text read.

What operating system does the TouchStar TS3300 run?

Android (version not published).

How much does the TouchStar TS3300 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 or secondary source; the maker doesn't state it for this model.
  2. Only an IECEx certificate is published. The ATEX marking is from TouchStar's datasheet.
  3. The maker doesn't state the edition year.

Sources and verification

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