Pepperl+Fuchs introduces explosion-protected 8-inch tablet

The Tab-Ex 05 is the first 5G-based 8-inch Android tablet from Pepperl+Fuchs and is ideally suited for use in hazardous industrial areas in ATEX/IECEX Zones 1/21 and 2/22 and Division 1 and Division 2. Not only does it meet European standards and regulations, but thanks to Android Enterprise Recommended and Common Criteria certification, it is also highly future-proof for global use. Operating system updates up to Android 22 and security updates up to 2032 ensure a long service life.

The device has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM, which can be expanded via micro-SD to up to 1 TB. The tablet is also equipped with a 13 MP back camera and a 5 MP front camera.

S Pen stylus for highly precise input

The tablet also features a freely programmable button that can be used for emergency calls or push-to-talk applications, for example. A high-quality stylus (S Pen) enables precise operation of the touchscreen and is compatible with the Samsung Notes app and Air Command, which offers various S Pen functions and quick access to frequently used apps. The S Pen is ideal for digital signatures. It almost matches the writing quality of a real pen and has a fine 0.7 mm tip that recognises 4,096 pressure levels.

Thanks to its IP68 certification, the tablet is protected against splashing water and works reliably in all weather conditions. The wet-touch function enables smooth operation in rain and snow. Glove mode means that the device can also be operated comfortably in the outside areas of industrial plants. Technologies for biometric authentication are also particularly advantageous: state-of-the-art functions for face recognition, for example, allow a high degree of security and user-friendliness.

AR technologies as efficiency boosters

In addition, the Tab-Ex 05 is ideal for complex applications based on augmented reality (AR). This offers decisive advantages in terms of the efficiency and productivity of industrial workflows. The tablet has an AR-capable camera and an extended set of tracking tools, including an accelerometer, a gyroscope, GPS and a geomagnetic sensor. This paves the way for location-based AR features such as indoor localisation. Thanks to Google ARCore certification, the Tab-Ex 05 is ideally suited for remote support, training and the use of company-specific tools. This means that the tablet can be used for a wide range of industrial applications such as asset management, inspection or predictive maintenance. This ensures maximum quality and speed of workflows while at the same time minimizing risk.

Thanks to optimised performance, mobile workers can significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of their work tasks with the Tab-Ex 05, especially in challenging and harsh industrial environments. The device can be customised to meet individual requirements. Another advantage is the high degree of flexibility: the tablet can also be operated wirelessly in DeX mode. In particular, users in the office benefit from a full-fledged and at the same time cost-saving alternative to desktop PCs.

One-device strategy bundles technology expertise

"With the Tab-Ex 05, we have consistently developed our established 8-inch tablet series for mobile applications," explains Jorg Hartleb, Head of Product Management at the Pepperl+Fuchs subsidiary ECOM Instruments. "Customers benefit from the strategic partnership with the global player Samsung. This means that the know-how and technological expertise of two successful and proven brand manufacturers can be optimally combined in a single device as part of a one-device strategy.

"In addition, thanks to Android Enterprise Recommended certification and worldwide approvals, we can not only offer users comprehensive futureproofing, but also a competent local point of contact to quickly and efficiently resolve any concerns."