Every intrinsically safe tablet,
compared & verified — ATEX
& IECEx Zone 1 & 2.
Every certified tablet — specs pulled from manufacturer certificates, compared in one layout. No vendor bias. No affiliate links.
An intrinsically safe tablet limits electrical energy below the ignition threshold of flammable gases and dust. Unlike regular consumer tablets, each device here holds an ATEX or IECEx certificate verified against IEC 60079 standards. Prices range from ~€800 for certified iPad cases to €4,500+ for dedicated Windows Zone 1 units. This page covers 6 certified models from ecom, i.safe MOBILE, Aegex, Getac, and Zebra — updated for 2026.
Every solution, one comparable layout.
Certified tablets for explosive atmospheres — from 8″ field units to 10″ inspection workstations.
ecom Tab-Ex 03 DZ2
ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)
Samsung Galaxy Tab-based, familiar UX
Manufacturer →
ecom Tab-Ex Pro DZ2
ecom (Pepperl+Fuchs)
Premium display, S-Pen support
Manufacturer →
i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
i.safe MOBILE
Compact 8″ form factor
Manufacturer →
Aegex 10 IS
Aegex Technologies
Windows OS — SAP, SCADA compatible
Manufacturer →
Getac F110-Ex
Getac
Large screen, full Windows power
Manufacturer →
Zebra XPAD L10 IS
Zebra (Xplore)
Enterprise MDM ecosystem
Manufacturer →Three decisions that fail procurement review.
Most tablet procurement fails on zone, standard, or gas-group mismatch.
Zone 1 vs Zone 2.
Zone 1 = explosive atmosphere likely during normal ops. Zone 2 = only under abnormal conditions. A Zone 1 tablet covers both zones. A Zone 2 tablet cannot enter Zone 1 areas. Most process-area deployments require Zone 1 certification.
ATEX vs IECEx.
ATEX is mandatory in the EU/EEA. IECEx is the international scheme accepted in 50+ countries. For global deployments across multiple regions, choose dual-certified tablets. Many vendors certify under both frameworks.
IIA, IIB, IIC.
Gas groups classify ignition risk. IIC (hydrogen) is the hardest to certify for and covers IIA + IIB. If your site handles hydrogen or acetylene, the tablet must be IIC rated. Most modern Ex tablets target IIC for maximum site flexibility.
Field tablet use cases, honestly.
Tablets in hazardous areas serve different roles than phones. Larger screens enable workflows that phones can't.
Inspection & reporting.
Primary use case
- Form-based inspection checklists on 8–10″ screens
- Photo documentation with annotation
- PDF/drawing review in the field
- Barcode/QR scanning for asset tracking
Process & operations.
Growing use case
- SCADA/HMI dashboards at the process unit
- Digital work orders and permit-to-work
- Video calls for remote expert support
- ERP/SAP access in hazardous zones
How this guide scores, and where the specs come from.
Every spec on this site is pulled directly from manufacturer ATEX/IECEx certificates and official datasheets. No marketing claims. No user reviews. We verify zone, gas group, temperature class, and IP rating against the original certificate of conformity.
Apple ecosystem in hazardous areas
Need an iPhone in Zone 1
instead of a tablet?
As of 2026, no ATEX Zone 1 certified iPad case is available. But Xshielder offers ATEX Zone 1 certified Ex cases for the iPhone 17 Pro Max — giving you Apple ecosystem access (iOS 25, App Store, Face ID, Jamf/Intune MDM) in hazardous areas at a fraction of the cost of dedicated Android tablets.
For inspection, remote support, and field service workflows, the 6.9-inch iPhone Pro Max screen handles most tasks that previously required a tablet.
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