Tab-Ex®—The Rugged Tablet Series for Hazardous Areas
Mobility beyond Company Boundaries
“Exploring Mobility”—as a pioneer in mobility for digital applications, this is what the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom stands for. What began with the first tablet series for hazardous-area applications is now even more future oriented. In addition to tried-and-tested functions, the Tab-Ex® 03 tablets and the Tab-Ex 04 Pro 10-inch, 5G tablet also support innovative features like augmented reality that significantly enhance the usability of Industry 4.0 / IIoT applications.
Pepperl+Fuchs’ comprehensive portfolio of industrial sensors and Ex equipment combined with ecom’s expertise in mobile devices offer sophisticated solutions for mobile workers. These synergies open up new, innovative applications and harmonized solutions that provide our customers with an essential competitive edge for Industry 4.0.
Tab-Ex® Series at a Glance
Tab-Ex® 04 Pro—10-Inch 5G Tablet for Use in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2
The Tab-Ex 04 Pro expands the Tab-Ex series as the world’s first and only 10-inch, 5G Android tablet. The rugged, highly secure tablet is based on Samsung’s state-of-the-art Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro and comes in a slim and lightweight design. The tablet’s 10-inch screen is ideal for demanding applications. The Samsung DeX function provides an operating mode that is more like a standard desktop mode. Additional accessories, peripherals, digital products, and services ensure superior flexibility.
Tab-Ex® 05—8-Inch 5G Tablet for Use up to Zone 1/21 and Div. 1
With the Tab-Ex® 05 users get a powerful tablet series based on the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5. Being the latest addition to the Tab-Ex series, it supports the Samsung Wireless DeX mode which allows tablet use in conjunction with a larger screen. With regular updates until at least 2032 and security patches from the Android Enterprise Recommended certification, the Tab-Ex 05 meets the highest industry requirements.
Benefits
Exploring Mobility
In addition to tried-and-tested product features, the tablet series come with a variety of innovative functions that make digital applications mobile beyond company boundaries. This lays the groundwork for countless Industry 4.0 applications.
Safety First
Whether as a rugged version for harsh industrial environments or an Ex model for global use, the different tablet generations stand out due to maximum performance and uncompromising safety in hazardous areas.
IIoT Ready
The combination of powerful software and connectivity to higher-level systems is the ideal solution for complex applications—paving the way for IIoT.
Mobile Worker Concept
The 8-inch and 10-inch tablets simplify the mobile workers’ day-to-day activities by making live plant data, digital photos, videos, and video streaming possible any time and anywhere. The tablets also feature programmable (emergency) buttons that help improve lone worker protection.
Mobile Solutions Enhance Efficiency during Operation
The integration of augmented reality applications and connectivity to higher-level information systems combines virtual and real process data and makes your system transparent. This not only provides information about device status and process data, but it can also identify the appropriate system equipment, preventing malfunctions. Whether for navigation through the plant or for maintenance—processes become safer, more user-friendly, and more efficient.
Maintenance in Line with Industry 4.0
Maintenance in Line with Industry 4.0Processes and related information are no longer simply visible, but are superimposed directly on the display—without any navigation whatsoever. This enables real-time maintenance. Users can access maintenance cycles and corresponding documentation on-site. Predictive maintenance is also possible, as deviations in the measured values are identified ad fixed automatically.
Successful Turnaround Management Minimizes Downtime
Successful Turnaround Management Minimizes DowntimeSystem shutdown and startup procedures involve sensitive and time-critical processes with numerous coordinated activities. Tab-Ex® tablets offer support with augmented reality-based applications: error-free shutdown and startup procedures can be carried out quickly and efficiently with standardized support.
Real-Time Localization and Tracking of Assets
Real-Time Localization and Tracking of AssetsDue to increasing complexity, asset management is becoming increasingly important—especially for companies with multiple sites and numerous sales representatives. In combination with the right apps, organizations can benefit from increases in efficiency and productivity.
Two Tablet Generations—The Ideal Solutions for Mobile Workers
Tab-Ex® 04 Pro
With the largest display in its class, the Tab-Ex 04 Pro is ideal for viewing and interacting with web-based and augmented reality content and apps, even in hazardous areas. A powerful Qualcomm processor enables high data throughput and low latency, whereas 5G and Wi-Fi® 6E connectivity provide the latest in data speeds and functionality.
Tab-Ex® 05
The rugged, highly secure and hazardous area-rated tablet Tab-Ex® 05 continues the success story with the 5th generation 8" Tab-Ex® series—now also with 5G support. Tab-Ex® 05 comes in a slim and lightweight design with a new high-performance operating system that powers the tablet with a superior performance in hazardous areas.
Technical Details—Tab-Ex® 03 and Tab-Ex® 04 Pro
| Tab-Ex® 05 | Tab-Ex® 04 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | Zone 1/21, Div. 1 and Zone 2/22, Div. 2 | Zone 2/22, Div. 2 and MIL-STD810H |
| Operating system | Android™ 14, Upgrade to Android™ 22 | Android™ 13 |
| Processor | Exynos 1380, Octa-Core 64-Bit; 4 x 2.4 GHz, 4 x 2.0 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon SM7325,Octa-Core 64-bit 4x2.4GHz, 4x1.8GHz |
| Display | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA), 8" (20,32 cm) TFT, 600 nits (outdoor spec) | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA), 10,1" (25,6 cm) |
| Dimensions and weight | DZ1: 262,75 x 161,5 x 25,75 mm, approx. 1020 g DZ2: 126,8 x 213,8 x 9,9 mm, approx. 550 g D2: 126,8 x 213,8 x 9,9 mm, approx. 550 g | 243,5 x 170,2 x 9,9 mm; 850 g (D2), 930 g (DZ2) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C ... +55 °C | –20 °C ... +50 °C |
| IP rating | IP648 | IP68 |
| Battery | Powerful replaceable 5,050 mAh battery for up to 14 operating hours | Replaceable 7600 mAh battery for up to 15 operating hours |
| Camera (rear and front) | Rear: 13 MP with autofocus and LED flash; front: 5 MP optional: without camera | Rear: 13 MP with flash; front: 8 MP optional: non-camera version |
Sophisticated Features
Samsung DeX FunctionMobile and Desktop Experience with Only One Device
With the Samsung Desktop Experience (DeX) function, the Tab-Ex® 04 Pro and the Tab-Ex® 05 can be used as desktop PCs. The new Tab-Ex 05 even supports the wireless DeX mode so there's no need for additional wiring. Simply drag and drop files from the tablet's DeX window to a compatible desktop PC with a larger screen, mouse and keyboard. This offers companies a cost-effective alternative to desktop-only PCs, allowing them to take full advantage of both designs!
Samsung KNOXHigh Security Standard for Your Mobile Devices
The KNOX mobile security solution is integrated into Samsung mobile devices to protect confidential data and processes. Using the KNOX platform, IT administrators can easily and reliably secure, deploy and manage corporate-owned mobile devices. This ensures that all business requirements are met throughout the device lifecycle, and that confidential data is protected against malware or phishing attacks at all times. Corporate information can only be accessed by an authorized person―which means even if a device is lost, all data remains protected.
Digital Products and Services
Digital Products and Services is a solution that combines automated staging, mobile device management, and device analytics. It can also be deployed as a full-fledged enterprise mobility management system if desired.
At the customer’s request, ecom’s mobile devices can be shipped from the factory with predefined custom configurations such as security settings, applications, and wireless setup. This allows the devices to be deployed anywhere in the world immediately after delivery. The devices can be managed via ecom’s online platform and updated remotely at any time during operation, without the need for an on-site IT staff or headquarters.
In addition, the platform analyzes historical data to identify critical software events, installations, and other safety-critical processes. A statistical accumulation of events can be used to establish correlations and causalities between software errors, geographical data, and Wi-Fi coverage, for example.
Watch the video to learn more about the ready-to-use service that ensures qualityand security for all devices.
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