Intrinsically Safe Mobile Devices

Mobile devices for hazardous locations
Published by Pepperl+Fuchs SE

Features

  • Mobile computing / tablets (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Tab-Ex 02/03 & Tab-Ex Pro
  • Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Smart-Ex 02
  • Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for Class I, Division 2 - Ex-Cover Pro D2 (for US/CAN only)
  • Intrinsically safe feature phone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Ex-Handy 10
  • Intrinsically safe mobile computing / tablet (Windows) for hazardous locations Zone 2/22 & Division 2 - Pad-Ex® 01
  • Lone worker protection - eSENTINEL app
  • HART configuration in hazardous locations
  • Service Level Agreements (SLA) for ecom instruments
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  • Digital Products and Services (eDS)

Mobile computing / tablets (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Tab-Ex 02/03 & Tab-Ex Pro

Discover the portfolio of tablets and accessories for mobile use in the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The rugged tablet solutions offer with the Tab-Ex 02/03 an 8” TFT and the Tab-Ex Pro a 10,1" WUXGA TFT.


The Tab-Ex tablets support mobile workers during check-ups, inspections, maintenance measures, inventory, and material tracking through to augmented reality applications in harsh industrial environments and hazardous locations Zone 1/21 & Division 1 or Zone 2/22 & Division 2.

Mobile computing / tablets (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Tab-Ex 02/03 & Tab-Ex Pro

Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Smart-Ex 02

Discover the portfolio of smartphones and accessories for mobile use in the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The smartphone Smart-Ex® 02 solution offers a 5-inch Gorilla® Glass display and supports mobile workers during check-ups, inspections, maintenance measures, inventory, and material tracking applications for use in harsh industrial environments and hazardous locations Zone 1/21 & Division 1 or Zone 2/22 & Division 2.


This helps make work processes safer and more efficient. A supplementary portfolio of accessories completes the range.

Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Smart-Ex 02

Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for Class I, Division 2 - Ex-Cover Pro D2 (for US/CAN only)

The intrinsically safe Android 10 smartphone Ex-Cover Pro D2 for hazardous locations Division 2. It offers a 6.3-inch Gorilla® Glass display, an ergonomic design, a fingerprint sensor and two programmable buttons to support functionalities such as push-to-talk, scanning and other frequently used applications.


It is MIL-STD-810G certified, IP68 rated and can withstand drops from 1.5 m. With its extended temperature range, the Ex-Cover Pro D2 is designed for the most demanding hazardous areas.

Intrinsically safe smartphone (android) for Class I, Division 2 - Ex-Cover Pro D2 (for US/CAN only)

Intrinsically safe feature phone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Ex-Handy 10

Discover the portfolio of feature phones and accessories for mobile use in the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The intrinsically safe Android 9 feature phone Ex-Handy 10 solution offers a 2.6-inch Gorilla® Glass display and supports mobile workers during check-ups, inspections, maintenance measures, inventory, and material tracking applications for use in harsh industrial environments and hazardous locations Zone 1/21 & Division 1 or Zone 2/22 & Division 2.


This helps make work processes safer and more efficient. A supplementary portfolio of accessories completes the range.

Intrinsically safe feature phone (android) for hazardous locations Zone 1/21 / Division 1 and Zone 2/22 / Division 2 - Ex-Handy 10

Intrinsically safe mobile computing / tablet (Windows) for hazardous locations Zone 2/22 & Division 2 - Pad-Ex® 01

Pad-Ex® 01 P8 DZ2 is rugged mobility at its finest. lt's ultra-thin and lightweight exterior measures only 20 mm in height and 1.2 kg in weight.


Pad-Ex® 01 P8 DZ2 redefines what a mobile Full Win tablet PC shall be:

  • While being given its level of ruggedness, Pad-Ex® 01 P8 DZ2 meets all the environmental requirements and supports the 8th generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor. It also provides battery life up to 7 hours and Windows® 10 Pro support.
  • Combining robust features and a large screen size, superior performance is ideal for field operatives of all sectors to complement or even substitute Desktop PC, laptop or wall mounted display.
Intrinsically safe mobile computing / tablet (Windows) for hazardous locations Zone 2/22 & Division 2 - Pad-Ex® 01

Lone worker protection - eSENTINEL app

Companies that employ lone workers must ensure their safety at all times. In case of an emergency it must be ensured that help can be called quickly and that the exact location of the worker is known. Therefore, the experts at ECOM Instruments, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand, have developed the eSENTINEL app.


With this app, safety for employees can be significantly increased with little effort. The aim in designing eSENTINEL was to provide users with basic security measures for day-to-day use. It is the ideal tool for lone workers or people working in high-risk situations.


A mobile device and the app are all the worker needs. Thanks to low installation effort and acquisition costs, eSENTINEL can be easily integrated into existing company infrastructures.

Lone worker protection - eSENTINEL app
Alarm at the touch of a button – or automatically
  • In case of an emergency, things must happen quickly. The handling of the eSENTINEL app is simple but effective. This way, no valuable time is lost when a digital call for help is sent. With ECOM terminal devices such as Smart-Ex 02 or Tab-Ex 02 the app is linked to the red emergency button on the hardware. With third-party hardware, a red emergency button is shown on the display. This enables the worker to send an alarm notification in a dangerous situation in a flash.
  • Some work assignments take place in environments where workers are only allowed to stay for a limited period of time for safety reasons. If, for example, extreme temperatures prevail or toxic gases are present in the room, a longer stay can be life-threatening. For these cases, the eSENTINEL app provides a timer function. The worker sets the pre-set time before entering the area. When the time has elapsed, the application notifies the user before the alarm is triggered. The worker can now deactivate this so-called "pre-alarm" notification by pressing a button. If he does not do so, the app will trigger a real alarm.
  • Even without a time limit, the app automatically processes various data provided by special sensors on the hardware. If an anomaly is detected by one of them, the app also triggers a pre-alarm. For example, this happens if the gyroscope detects a change of the tilt angle to a predefined position. A pre-alarm is also triggered if the terminal device does not register any movement for a certain period, which could mean that the worker is immobilized or unconscious. If the worker does not react to the alarm, the app automatically informs a pre-defined contact by e-mail, SMS, or call.

Receiver and localization
  • If an alarm notification is triggered, the app automatically determines the device’s location via GPS and submits it to the contact points, which must be alarmed. The location is transmitted either by e-mail or SMS. However, the localization function can be switched off at any time. During normal operation, eSENTINEL does not collect and store GPS or any other personal data.
  • One method of alerting the company's switchboard, a colleague working nearby, or the emergency service is the automatic call function. The call continues until it is answered. For this purpose, several contact numbers are stored and hierarchically organized within the app. If a contact cannot be reached, the next person is alerted and so on. With SMS alerting, the app sends a message directly to all stored numbers. This ensures that the alarm notification is seen.

Automatic start and password protection
  • To ensure the operation of the eSENTINEL app and there for the protection of the lone worker, it can be configured to run automatically at system start-up. To prevent the user from accidentally misplacing contact numbers or similar the app is equipped with password protection.
  • eSENTINEL can be pre-installed on selected ecom terminals, such as the Smart-Ex 02 and Tab-Ex 02, on request. For other smart devices, the app can be licensed online via the ecom digital products division to be implemented on the end devices. To get to know the advantages of the App, ecom offers a four-week free test phase. During the test phase all functions are available. After the test phase the app can be easily licensed for further usage.

HART configuration in hazardous locations

Smart-Ex® 02 and Tab-Ex® 02 for Class I, Div 1/2 and Zone 1/2, Viator® HART Interface, and DevComDroid HART Communicator App.


A Tab-Ex® 02 DZ1/DZ2 or Smart-Ex® 02 DZ1/DZ2, Viator® Bluetooth® HART interface, and DevComDroid HART communicator app offer a fully-equipped HART communicator kit for Class I, Division 2 and/or Zone 2 hazardous areas. The large, rugged touch screen display makes it simple and easy connection to configure HART instrumentation.

HART configuration in hazardous locations
  • Tab-Ex® 02 DZ1/DZ2 with Bluetooth®, Android™ 8.1, Wi-Fi and /or WWAN, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB storage memory with 256 GB MicroSD integrated, 8-inch touch screen
  • Smart-Ex® 02 DZ1/DZ2 with Bluetooth, Android™ 9.0, WiFi and / or WWAN, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage memory: SD card up to 128 GB, 5-inch touch screen
  • DevComDroid Smart Device Communicator app preinstalled
  • Complete HART DD Library
  • lViator Bluetooth HART Modem
  • See Docs & Videos for "HART Communicator Kit" brochure.

Application
  • The Viator Bluetooth interface is a point-to-point HART modem for temporary connection to HART field devices.
  • The modem is powered by replaceable AAA batteries and can operate for approximately 20 hours. It attaches to a HART field device with 18-inch leads and test clips.
  • The Tab-Ex® 02 and Smart-Ex® 02 uses an internal Bluetooth interface to communicate with the modem and DevComDroid Smart Device Communicator app to access and configure HART devices. The large, rugged touch screen display makes it easy to configure HART instrumentation.

Service Level Agreements (SLA) for ecom instruments

To provide the highest level of safety possible in your work environment, we ensure the very best quality in development, production, and service of our intrinsically safe mobile devices.


  • Tab-Ex® DZ1; DZ2; D2; rugged
  • Smart-Ex® DZ1; DZ2
  • Ex-Cover Pro D2 (for US & CAN only)
  • Ex-Handy DZ1; DZ2
  • Ident-Ex® 01
  • Our comprehensive service package is designed for several ecom instruments products, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) allows you to benefit from predetermined costs and personalized services, such as:

  • Transparent total cost of ownership
  • No unplanned repair bills or service fees—these are built into your SLA package
  • No delays or internal costs due to generating additional purchase orders to cover repair work
  • For more details, please download our current Service Level Agreement.

    Service Level Agreements (SLA) for ecom instruments

    Mobile Device Management (MDM)

    Mobile device management (MDM) is an industry term relating to the administration of multiple devices which helps in dealing with deploying, securing, monitoring and integrating mobile devices. An MDM system can be used both natively on the device, in the form of an app, or can be access in the cloud, via an online sign-in.


    Mobile device management (MDM) is like adding an extra layer of security and ensuring a way to monitor device related activities. MDM provides device platform specific features like device encryption, platform specific policies, SD Card encryption. Geo-location tracking, connectivity profiles (VPN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and plenty other features are part of MDM Suite.


    The main aim for deploying MDM on devices is to optimize the functionality and security of mobile devices within an organization, while simultaneously protecting the corporate network. Key features for a robust and secure MDM include:

    • Single-Sign-On (SSO)
    • Certificate Management
    • Enroll, provision, configure and manage devices, individually or by a group over-the air (OTA)
    • Restrict users to approved applications only.
    • Monitoring device status for policy compliance
    • Containing; a secured area for business apps, supporting BYOD
    • Silent installation
    Mobile Device Management (MDM)
    ecom products are tested and listed with all well known MDM systems
    • SOTI MobiControl
    • AirWatch
    • SureLock
    • SAP Afaria MDM
    • MobileIron
    • Citrix XenMobile
    • If the MDM product you need is not on this list, please let us know.

    Digital Products and Services (eDS)

    "Digital Products and Services" is a solution that combines automated staging, mobile device management, and device analytics. It can also be used as a full-fledged enterprise mobility management system if desired.
    Digital Products and Services (eDS)
    Predefined Custom Configuration
    • At the customer’s request, ecom‘s mobile devices can ship from the factory with predefined custom configurations such as security settings, applications, and wireless setup. This allows devices to be used anywhere in the world immediately upon delivery—manual configuration is not necessary

    Staging and Enrolling
    • Enroll your device into your already existing mobile device management (MDM) system.

    • Equip your device with the tools you need.
    • Download private or Play Store apps.
    Configuring and Managing
    • Use the integrated MDM solution to configure enhanced settings and manage your devices and profiles online.

    Analytics and Diagnostics
    • Specially designed analytic and diagnostic tools help with viewing live and historical data.

    Data Capturing
    • Install and manage one of our data capturing solutions online—suitable for 1-D and 2-D barcodes or RFID responders.

    Alert Messaging
    • For whenever your employees need lone worker protection or another communication method.

    Tools
    • Explore more and choose from a variety of additional apps and tools to extend device functionality.
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