Ecom ATEX Intrinsically Safe Phones, Tablets & Handhelds
Overview
Ecom ATEX mobile devices come from Ecom instruments, the enterprise mobility brand of Pepperl+Fuchs, which manufactures intrinsically safe smartphones, tablets and handheld devices for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The devices allow field personnel to use voice, data and mobile applications inside classified areas where standard consumer devices are not permitted.
The current range includes the Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 smartphone for Zone 1/21 and Division 1, the Smart-Ex 203 DZ2 smartphone for Zone 2/22 and Division 2, the 8-inch Tab-Ex 05 tablet in Zone 1/21, Zone 2/22 and Division 2 versions, and the Ident-Ex 02 handheld reader. Earlier models such as the Smart-Ex 01, Smart-Ex 02 and Ex-Handy 10 are discontinued and are supported through their successors.
Key Features
- Intrinsically safe smartphones, tablets and handheld readers from one manufacturer
- Zone 1/21 and Division 1 devices as well as Zone 2/22 and Division 2 devices
- Smart-Ex 03 DZ1: 5G and Wi-Fi 6, IP68, Android
- Tab-Ex 05: 8-inch Android tablet, 5G capable
- Ident-Ex 02 reader in Pocket, Grip, Grip+ and Smart Grip versions
- Certification to ATEX and IECEx, with North American approvals on DZ1 models
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Smart-Ex 03 DZ1, Smart-Ex 203 DZ2, Tab-Ex 05, Ident-Ex 02 |
| Manufacturer | ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs) |
| Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 | Smartphone, Zone 1/21 and Division 1; ATEX, IECEx, UKCA Ex, NEC/CEC |
| Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 connectivity | 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC |
| Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 display | 6 in, 1080 × 2160 pixels, glove operation |
| Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 protection | IP68 (EN/IEC 60529), MIL-STD-810H |
| Smart-Ex 203 DZ2 | Smartphone, Zone 2/22 and Division 2 |
| Tab-Ex 05 | 8 in Android tablet, 5G; versions for Zone 1/21 / Div. 1, Zone 2/22 / Div. 2 and Div. 2 |
| Ident-Ex 02 | Handheld reader, Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22, Class I and II Division 1 and 2 |
| Smart-Ex 03 processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon QCM6490 |
| Smart-Ex 03 memory | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, no SD card expansion |
| Smart-Ex 03 cameras | 13 MP main camera with LED flash; 5 MP front camera |
| Smart-Ex 03 battery | Li-Ion, 4400 mAh |
| Smart-Ex 03 operating system | Android 15, Android Enterprise Recommended |
| Smart-Ex 03 security updates | Until October 2030, issued every 90 days |
| Smart-Ex 03 ambient temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Smart-Ex 03 mass and size | 400 g; 84 × 172 × 18 mm |
| Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 ATEX marking | II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb; II 2D Ex ia IIIC T135 °C Db |
| Smart-Ex 03 interfaces | USB Type-C, charging pads for docking station, 3.5 mm audio jack |
Applications
- Mobile maintenance, inspection and work-order execution in refineries, gas plants and petrochemical units
- Communication for operators on offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities
- Barcode and RFID asset identification inside hazardous areas
- Digital permit-to-work and lone-worker applications in classified zones
Ecom Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 Selection Notes
The Pepperl+Fuchs datasheet for the Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 lists a Qualcomm Snapdragon QCM6490 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Storage cannot be expanded with an SD card, so the 128 GB figure is the working limit for offline data. The phone runs Android 15, and the manufacturer commits to security updates every 90 days until October 2030.
For hazardous-area use the device carries the ATEX marking II 2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb and II 2D Ex ia IIIC T135 °C Db, with an IECEx certificate to the same protection level. The certified ambient range is -20 to +60 °C, which should be checked against summer surface temperatures on site.
The unit weighs 400 g and measures 84 × 172 mm. It has a 4400 mAh Li-Ion battery and is supplied with battery, charger, USB cable, screwdriver and documentation. Charging is through USB Type-C or through contact pads in an optional docking station. A camera-only variant exists in which telephone functions and Wi-Fi are disabled by software.
Why Seven Star LLC
Seven Star LLC supplies ecom intrinsically safe mobile devices across Oman and the GCC. Before quoting, we confirm the hazardous-area zone and gas or dust group of the intended use location and the required connectivity, so that the device certification matches the site classification.
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Request a Quote for Ecom ATEX Intrinsically Safe Phones, Tablets & Handhelds
Send the device model, quantity, zone or division classification of the work area, required connectivity (5G/LTE, Wi-Fi) and accessories such as chargers or holsters through our Inquiry Form. We will confirm the device configuration and respond with a formal quotation.
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Ecom devices listed here
The Smart-Ex 03 is a 5G smartphone and the Tab-Ex 03 is a tablet. The letters DZ1 in both names mark the version certified for Zone 1/21 areas. An operator can therefore use the same kind of mobile device in the process area as in the office: taking photos for inspection reports, scanning tags and calling the control room.Where Ecom mobile devices are used
Refineries, gas plants, chemical sites, tank farms and offshore platforms across the GCC issue these devices to operators and maintenance crews. The deciding factor is always the area classification. A device must carry a certificate that covers the zone, gas or dust group and temperature class of the place where it will be used.Ordering Ecom devices: what we need
State the exact model and version (for example Smart-Ex 03 DZ1), the hazardous area classification, the certification scheme your site accepts, the regional network variant, and accessories such as chargers and spare batteries. Accessories for Ex devices are certified items too, so list them by part number where you can.Browse Ecom Instruments products by category: Industrial Computer, Industrial Communications, Portable Test & Measurement.
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