Winmate · Rugged tablet, Ex version
Winmate M700DQ8-EX
- Discontinued
- Zone 2
- ATEX
- IECEx
- IIC
- T4
Discontinued. Winmate lists it as discontinued. Its successor, the M700DQ9, has no Ex version.
The Winmate M700DQ8-EX is the hazardous-area version of a Winmate rugged 7-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 Android 9. It has been discontinued.
- Certified for
- Zone 2
- Protection
- Intrinsic safety (Ex ic)
- Screen
- 7-inch
- Temperature class
- T4 (≤ 135 °C)
- Ambient temperature
- −10 °C to +50 °CUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Operating system
- Android 9
- Weight
- 550 g
- Price
- On request
Overview
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- User-replaceable battery
- Among the lightest Zone 2 tablets of its size we list, at 550 g in use
Limitations
- No longer in the maker's current range
- Zone 2 only, so not for Zone 1 areas
- 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
II3GExicIICGc
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.
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.
Versions
Marking versions
The certification covers more than one version: II 3G Ex ic IIC Gc; Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, Ta −10 °C to +50 °C
Safe use
Rules for the hazardous area
- Ambient temperature (Ta)
- −10 °C to +50 °CUnconfirmed, see note 1
- Charging
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Battery swap
- Outside the hazardous area only
- Ports and accessories in the zone
- External ports and battery only when the atmosphere is shown to be absent (certificate).
- Operating temperature
- −10 °C to +50 °C (battery mode)
Conditions of use
Charge only in the non-hazardous area with the supplied adapter or cradle (max 4.2 V, 3 A, 0 to 40 °C). The main battery is user-replaceable but not to be swapped in hazardous areas. Connecting or disconnecting ports, opening the enclosure or changing the battery only when the atmosphere is shown to be absent.
Specifications
Full specifications
Certification
- ATEX marking
- II 3G Ex ic IIC GcUnconfirmed, see note 1
- ATEX certificate
- Not published
- IECEx marking
- Ex ic IIC T4 GcUnconfirmed, see note 1
- IECEx certificate
- IECEx SIR 21.0010X (Issue 1, 2025-11-18, type M700XXXXXXXXXXX)Unconfirmed, see note 1
- Other approvals
- CE; FCC; IP65; MIL-STD-810G
- North America
- C1D2 (badge on datasheet images)Unconfirmed, see note 2
- Protection level (EPL)
- Gc
Device
- Type
- Rugged tablet, Ex version
- Launched
- 2022
- Operating system
- Android 9
- Edition
- Android 9.0
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core up to 2.2 GHz
- Processor architecture
- Arm
- Memory (RAM)
- 3 GB
- Storage
- 32 GB, microSD
Field capabilities
- Barcode scanning
- Via accessory (barcode scanner listed without details; Ex-rated? not stated)
- NFC reading
- Built in (optional NFC)
- Remote expert / video calls
- Via app
- Windows desktop software
- Not possible (Android)
Display and camera
- Display
- 7-inch TFT, optical bonding
- Resolution
- 1280 × 720
- Brightness
- 650 nits
- Touch
- Glove and rain modes
- Rear camera
- 13 MP autofocus with LED
- Front camera
- 8 MP
Connectivity
- Network
- Wi-Fi; optional 4G LTE
- NFC
- Optional
- Satellite positioning
- GPS, GLONASS
- SIM
- Micro-SIM
Physical and power
- Weight
- 550 g
- Dimensions
- 212.4 × 132.8 × 19 mm
- Ingress protection
- IP65
- Ruggedness
- MIL-STD-810G; 5 ft (1.5 m)
- Battery
- 5300 (3.7 V)
- Battery energy
- 19.6Unconfirmed, see note 3
- Battery life
- 20 hours
- Replaceable battery
- Yes
- Ports and expansion
- USB 3.0 Type-C OTG, microSD, micro-SIM, audio combo, docking connector
Controls & Accessibility
- Keys
- Volume, power, home, menu, return, trigger
- Push-to-talk key
- No
- Glove touch
- Yes
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 M700DQ8-EXThis tablet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Rugged tablet, Ex version | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Screen size | 7-inch | 8-inch | 10.1-inch | 7-inch |
| Availability | Discontinued | 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) | Increased safety and intrinsic safety (Ex ec ic) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 | T4 | T4 | T5 (best in this comparison) |
| Certification | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx | ATEX + IECEx |
| North America | — | — | Class I Division 2 | — |
| Ambient temperature | −10 °C to +50 °C | −21 °C to +55 °C | −20 °C to +55 °C | −10 °C to +50 °C |
| Charging in the Ex area | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Operating system | Android 9 | Android 15 | Android 14 | Android (version not published) |
| Security updates | — | Until February 2029 | Until December 2031 (best in this comparison) | — |
| Weight | 550 g (best in this comparison) | 780 g | 1074 g | 800 g |
| Display | 7-inch TFT, optical bonding | 8-inch TFT LCD wide viewing angle; Ex model has 0.6 mm thicker glass per ZX80W-EX press release | 10.1-inch Optically bonded, multi-mode capacitive touch, Corning Gorilla Glass | 7-inch Colour TFT IPS, anti-glare, high-impact polycarbonate touchscreen |
| 5G | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pen / stylus | — | Digitizer pen | Stylus supported | Signature capture on the touchscreen |
| Replaceable battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Hot-swap battery | — | Internal battery plus optional swappable 4990 mAh battery; hot-swap not stated for the Ex datasheet | Yes (internal supercapacitor keeps power during battery swaps) | — |
| Price | On request | On request | On request | On request |
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Winmate M700DQ8-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 M700DQ8-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 M700DQ8-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 M700DQ8-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 M700DQ8-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 M700DQ8-EX in the hazardous area?
External ports and battery only when the atmosphere is shown to be absent (certificate).
What operating system does the Winmate M700DQ8-EX run?
Android 9.
Is the Winmate M700DQ8-EX still available?
No. Winmate lists it as discontinued. Its successor, the M700DQ9, has no Ex version.
How much does the Winmate M700DQ8-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
- From the certificate for the Winmate M700 range, which doesn't name this exact model. Return to note 1
- From the maker's published information; we haven't seen the North American certificate. Return to note 2
- Calculated from the maker's battery capacity and voltage; the maker doesn't state watt-hours. Return to note 3
Sources and verification
Facts last verified on against:
- IECEx / SIRA (CSA Group UK): IECEx SIR 21.0010X issue 1 (M700XXXXXXXXXXX), 2025-11-18, Current
- Winmate: M700DQ8-EX datasheet page (Rev. V.240215.260626)
- Winmate: M700DQ9 product page (no -EX variant; DQ8 listed as discontinued, replaced by DQ9, per web-search summary of the page)
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