Winmate · Rugged tablet, Ex version
Winmate M101AD-EX
- Zone 2
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
- Class I Division 2
The Winmate M101AD-EX is the hazardous-area version of a Winmate rugged 10.1-inch tablet, certified for Zone 2 under IECEx. Winmate also states ATEX certification, but the certificate isn't published. It is an intrinsically safe (Ex ic) design running Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC.
- Certified for
- Zone 2
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
- Screen
- 10.1-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −10 °C to +50 °C
- Operating system
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
- Security updates
- Until October 2034Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Also certified for Class I Division 2 in North America
- Optional built-in barcode imager
- 5G on cellular versions
- Security updates until October 2034
- User-replaceable battery
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
- No dust zone rating
- Not certified below −10 °C ambient
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
No dust zones listed in our verified data. Check the certificate.
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.
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.
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −10 °C to +50 °C
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Battery swap
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Ports and accessories in the zone
- USB-A, USB-C, audio output, RJ45 and DC-in only in safe areas (certificate). Other port, SD and SIM operations only when the atmosphere is shown to be absent.
- Certified accessories
- Certificate names only the manufacturer battery pack, the supplied 19 V adapter and cradle (charging outside hazardous areas) and a Kensington lock. Datasheet accessories (desk dock, vehicle dock, vehicle cradle, vehicle charger, hand strap, shoulder strap, carry bag) carry no Ex marking; no keyboard.Unconfirmed, see note 2
- Operating temperature
- −10 °C to +50 °C
Conditions of use
Charge only in the non-hazardous area with the adapter or cradle supplied by the manufacturer. Protect from liquid and dust contamination (pollution degree 2 or better). Connecting or disconnecting external ports, opening the enclosure or replacing the battery pack is permitted only when the explosive atmosphere is shown to be absent. Periodically inspect the interior where condensation can occur. USB-A, USB-C, audio output, RJ45 and DC-in may be used only in safe areas. In hazardous areas the tablet must be secured by a Kensington lock with a suitable string length so it cannot be carried out of a pollution degree 2 area.
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
- ATEX certificate
- Not published
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx SIR 18.0025X (Issue 3, 2025-11-18)
- Other approvals
- KCs Ex ic IIC T4 Gc (Korea); CE; FCC; MIL-STD-810H; IP65
- North America
- Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 (datasheet)
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc
Device
- Type
- Rugged tablet, Ex version
- Launched
- 2024Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Operating system
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
- Edition
- Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC (64-bit); Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC optionalUnconfirmed, see note 4
- Security updates
- Until October 2034Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-1235U (up to 4.4 GHz)
- Processor architecture
- x86
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 (options 16, 32)
- Storage
- 128 GB SSD (options 256 GB, 512 GB, 1000 GB, 2000 GB), microSDXC
Field capabilities
- Barcode scanning
- Built in (optional 1D/2D reader)
- RFID
- Built in (optional HF 13.56 MHz reader)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app
- Windows desktop software
- Built in (Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, x86)
Display and camera
- Display
- 10.1-inch IPS LED, optical bonding, anti-glare
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1200
- Brightness
- 800 nits
- Outdoor readability
- Sunlight readable (maker)
- Pen / stylus
- Capacitive stylus (included)
- Rear camera
- 8 MP autofocus with LED
- Front camera
- 2 MP
Connectivity
- Network
- Wi-Fi; optional 4G LTE, 5G
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, GLONASS
- SIM
- Nano-SIM
Physical and power
- Weight
- 1200 g
- Dimensions
- 271.5 × 198.2 × 23.3 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP65
- Ruggedness
- MIL-STD-810H; 4 ft (1.2 m)
- Battery
- 4558 typical (11.55 V), Li-polymer 3S2P
- Battery energy
- 52.6Unconfirmed, see note 5
- Battery life
- 8 hours
- Hot-swap battery
- Yes, hot-swappable battery (swap outside hazardous areas per the Ex certificate)
- Replaceable battery
- Yes
- Ports and expansion
- USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 3.0 Type-C (PD, ALT), RJ45, micro SDXC, nano-SIM, audio combo, 19-pin docking connector; optional HF RFID, 1D/2D barcode
- Docking
- Desk dock, vehicle dock, vehicle cradle (not Ex-rated)
- Keyboard
- Tablet only
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- Power, home, 2 volume, 2 programmable
- Push-to-talk key
- No
Fleet and support
- Manufacturer
- Winmate Inc., 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 Winmate Inc. website for the full data sheet.
Compare
How it compares
Best in this comparison
| WinmateWinmate M101AD-EXThis tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version |
| Screen size | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch | 11.6-inch |
| Availability | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| Gas zones | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 2 | Zone 2 |
| Dust zones | — | Zone 22 | Zone 22 | Zone 22 |
| Protection | Intrinsic safety (Ex ic) | 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) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX |
| North America | Class I Division 2 | — | — | — |
| Ambient temperature | −10 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | −21 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Windows 11 Professional | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Security updates | Until October 2034 | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version | Supported while kept on a current Windows 11 version |
| Weight | 1200 g | 1200 g | 1150 g (best in this comparison) | 1490 g |
| Display | 10.1-inch IPS LED, optical bonding, anti-glare | 10.1-inch Optically bonded capacitive multi-touch, Corning Gorilla Glass, contrast 1000:1 | 10.1-inch TFT LCD, LumiBond optically bonded, anti-static film | 11.6-inch |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pen / stylus | Capacitive stylus (included) | Passive stylus included (AI-powered touch control) | Dual-mode touch with digitizer pen | Optional digitizer |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-swap battery | Yes, hot-swappable battery (swap outside hazardous areas per the Ex certificate) | Yes (true hot swap, minimum 60 seconds) | — | Optional bridge battery, 5 minute swap |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Winmate M101AD-EX certified for Zone 1?
No. It is certified for Zone 2 only, so it can be used in Zone 2 but not in Zone 1.
Can the Winmate M101AD-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 Winmate M101AD-EX 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 Winmate M101AD-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 Winmate M101AD-EX in a hazardous area?
No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.
Which ports and accessories can be used with the Winmate M101AD-EX in the hazardous area?
USB-A, USB-C, audio output, RJ45 and DC-in only in safe areas (certificate). Other port, SD and SIM operations only when the atmosphere is shown to be absent.
What operating system does the Winmate M101AD-EX run?
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC. Security updates are expected until at least October 2034.
How much does the Winmate M101AD-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
- Microsoft's end date for Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. The maker doesn't state the edition year. Return to note 1
- Not checked against the certificate for this exact model. Return to note 2
- Approximate: the maker doesn't publish a launch date. Based on the certificate date or the maker's announcement. Return to note 3
- The maker doesn't state the edition year. Return to note 4
- Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours. Return to note 5
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- IECEx / SIRA (CSA Group UK): IECEx SIR 18.0025X issue 3 (M101S, M101AD, M101AD-EXYYZZ, M101ADW-EXYYZZ), 2025-11-18, Current
- Microsoft: Lifecycle: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 (extended end listed 10/11/2034)
- Winmate: M101AD-EX datasheet page (Rev. V.260321.260305)
- Winmate: ATEX newsletter 2025-04-24 (M101AD-EX and M101S-EX)
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