Smart-Ex 02 | Standard For Intrinsically Safe Smartphones For Zone 1/21 & Div. 1
Published 21 Oct 2019

Smart-Ex 02 Standard For Intrinsically Safe Smartphones For Zone 1 21 & Div. 1
Ecom Smart-Ex 02
Intrinsically Safe Smartphones For Zone 1/21 & Div. 1
ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Mobile Phones
Ecom has recently introduced the Smart-Ex 02 as the next generation of intrinsically safe smartphone for ATEX Zone 1/21 and Div. 1 areas. Smart-Ex 02 has been designed with the market and user’s needs in mind.
Complemented by new, innovative peripherals such as the intrinsically safe Cube 800 thermal image video camera and the explosion-proof Smart-Ex Watch, the Smart-Ex 02 accompanies the mobile worker in a plethora of tasks and provides future-proof solutions.
To support the launch of the Smart-Ex 02 ecom are proud to present their “Digital Products and Services” a tool that allows staging and management of smartphones and has the ability to provide detailed analytics.

Ecom Smart-Ex 02
Ecom Smart-Ex 02
Features
- 4G / LTE standard (SIM unlocked)
- Supports Dual-SIM
- Supports 21 LTE bands
- Android™ 9Â operating system
- 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM
Up to 128 GB additional memory with microSD - WiFi Standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h
WiFi 2.4 Ghz und 5 Ghz support - Bluetooth® 4.2 incl. BLE
- GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo / NFC
- 2 cameras: 12 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash + 5 MP camera
- Waterproof magnetic USB 2.0Â connection
- Replaceable 4400 mAh battery
- Android™ 9 OS
- Dual-SIM
- 12.7 cm (5.0 inch) Display with Gorilla® Glass
- 12 MP rear / 5 MP front camera (optional)
- 3 GB RAM
- LED flashlight function
- 4400 mAh battery
- Bluetooth® 4.2 incl. BLE
- IP68

Ecom Ex Handy 10 Technical Specification
In addition to suitability for zone 1/21 and Div. 1 the Smart-Ex 02 has global Ex and approval certifications enable worldwide use and global rollouts.
The large screen display 12.7cm and powerful features, good ergonomics and optimised accessory concept makes this the most technically advanced hazardous are mobile phone for zone 1/21 and Div. 1.
The Smart-Ex 02 supports 21 different LTE frequency bands. The smartphone is unlocked and available without a SIM card. With the latest Android 9 operating system, the smartphone is particularly fast, secure and efficient.
With its new product line “Digital Products and Services”, ecom offers a solution that combines automated staging, mobile device management and device analytics, and can be used as a full-fledged enterprise mobility management system if desired.
The Smart-Ex 02, as well as all other mobile devices from ecom such as the ecom Smart-Ex 01, can leave production at the user’s request with the necessary configuration secured in a container – such as security settings, application or wireless setup. They therefore can be used by the mobile worker straight away and anywhere after delivery without further error-prone manual configuration.

Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Smart-Ex 02 DZ1
The intrinsically safe smartphone can be extended by pairing with the Ex-camera Cube 800 for hands-free operation in potentially dangerous areas.
The intrinsically safe thermal image video camera is certified for use in Zone 1 / Div. 1 Ex environments. Workers can safely inspect processes and analyze complex assets thanks to the Cube 800 enabling simultaneous streaming of HD and infrared video.
Live image and video feature is available in the digital workspace as a special request. Support is available for the technician live on site therefore critical areas in the plant can be identified using thermal images and instructions for repair can be given remotely.
For a new form of hands-free cooperation and better employee protection in hazardous areas, the Smart-Ex 02 can also be synchronized with the ecom Smart-Ex Watch (based on the Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch). Integrated GPS and motion sensors make monitoring of the current status regarding critical values possible and guarantee rapid location determination in case of an emergency.
A hands-free navigation simplifies operation and a rotatable bezel allows quick and easy scrolling through apps and commands, even with gloves. Hands-free workflows and operator communication support enterprise-wide solutions. The Smart-Ex Watch is fully B2B-capable, offering up to five days of performance and up to 28.5 hours of GPS time.
Smart-Ex 02 Technical Specification
Operating System | Android™ 9.0 |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 platform |
Band | Cellular frequency bands: 4G LTE FDD: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B66, B71 4G LTE TDD: B38, B39, B40, B41 3G UMTS: 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
Memory | 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM |
User Memory | SD card up to 128 GB |
Display | 12.7 cm (5.0 inch) extreme shock and scratch resistant Gorilla® Glass with glove touch and wet mode |
Ports | 3.5 mm jack connection with special ecom mounting solution 7-pins water-proof magnetic USB 2.0 connector |
Dimensions | 163 x 82 x 22 mm |
Weight | approx. 380 g |
Connectivity | 4G / LTE -standard (SIM unlocked); LTE Dual SIM; Nano SIM WiFi 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz support WiFi standards 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h Bluetooth® 4.2 incl. BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) GPS / A-GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo NFC |
Camera | 12 MP rear with autofocus and LED flash with flashlight function / 5 MP front (optional) |
Battery | Replaceable Li-Ion Battery pack with 3.7 V / 4400 mAh / 16.28 Wh |
Protection Class | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
Applications | Google Play Store certified |
Email Client | EAS, Gmail, POP3, IMAP |
Ambient Temperature | -20 °C … +60 °C (certification pending) |
Dedicated Keys | PTT / Alarm / Power / Multifunction / Volume / Control / Hardware buttons for Android features |
Microphone | Dual mic solution with three selectable background noise suppression options |
Speaker | Loud Speaker with Gore® Protective Vents |
Video Streaming | Support MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, TS, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
- II 2G Ex ib op is IIC T4 Gb IP64
- II 2D Ex ib op is IIIC T120°C Db
- Ambient temperature: -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C
- Ex ib op is IIC T4 Gb IP64
- Ex ib op is IIIC T120°C Db
- Ambient temperature: -20 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C
The most extensive range of ATEX certified mobile phones, hazardous area mobile communication and computing products:
- Tablets (Android)
- Tablets (Windows)
- Handhelds (Android)
- Handhelds (Windows)
- Smartphones & Mobile Phones

For further information about Hazardous Area Mobile Phones, Tablets & Computers see:Â Ecom Instruments
Further Reading
- Tab-Ex 02 | Lightweight & Robust Tablet For ATEX, IECEx and NEC Zone 2 / Div. 2
- New Ex Handy 10 Intrinsically Safe 4G Mobile Phone | DZ1 for Zone 1/21 & DIV 1
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Further Reading
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