Tablets are available with powerful Android or Windows operating systems and enable mobile data exchange in the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The rugged tablet solutions are designed for harsh environments and Zone 1/21, Div. 1 hazardous areas. They support mobile workers with their daily tasks such as check-ups, inspections, maintenance measures, inventories, and material tracking.To meet the high demands of these applications and to ensure safe operation, the devices are subjected to the several tests.
Tablets
The explosion-protected 8-inch tablet based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 offers numerous innovative features that support mobile workers in various (maintenance) tasks. Combined with augmented reality applications, this device creates a mobile AR workstation where machines and processes can be visualized and monitored in real time.
Available with approvals for: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T5, Class I, Zone 2 Group IIC T5
Its large 10-inch multitouch display makes the Tab-Ex® Pro ideal for accessing web-based content and for applications that are demanding or require a larger display. The Samsung DeX function can be used to connect the tablet to a large screen and keyboard as needed.
Available with approvals for: Class I, Division 2, Groups A–D T5 Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC T5
As a mobile tablet with full Windows support, the rugged Pad-Ex® 01 is ideal for use in harsh environments. If desired, the 11.6-inch tablet can be used as a supplement to or even a replacement for a desktop PC, laptop, or wall-mounted screens.
Available with approvals for: Zone 2, Division 2, Class I, II, III, GRPS A–G, T4, T135 °C Class I, Group IIC T4
Tested to Ensure Safe Operation
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Thermal Resistance TestOver a period of four weeks, the devices are exposed to extreme heat and humidity and a day of extreme cold in an environmental test chamber. |
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Impact TestsTest weights are dropped onto the devices several times from predefined heights to ensure the durability of the housings and (touch screen) displays. |
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Drop TestsDevices are dropped from a height of 1 m onto a concrete floor to test ruggedness. |
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Overpressure and Flame Propagation TestThe units are then subjected to hydrostatic pressure tests to verify the strength and integrity of the housing. An internal explosion with test gases is then triggered to ensure that the flames do not spread from the inside to the outside. |
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Protection Against Foreign Matter IngressFollowing the tests described above, the devices are tested in accordance with IP standards 64-68 for resistance to the penetration of water and dust. |
The Tab-Ex® 02 8-inch tablet and the Tab-Ex® Pro 10-inch tablet come with innovative features like augmented reality that make Industry 4.0 / IIoT applications easy to implement.
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Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic sensors and components for the global automation market. Continuous innovation, enduring quality, and steady growth have been the foundation of our success for more than 70 years. Pepperl+Fuchs employs 6,300 people worldwide and has manufacturing facilities in Germany, USA, Singapore, Hungary, Indonesia and Vietnam, most of them ISO 9001 certified.