i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 – tablet ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21 5G

i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 – Intrinsically Safe ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21 Tablet, Android 14, and 5G

The i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 is a professional, intrinsically safe 10.1" industrial tablet designed for use in Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas. The device is ATEX and IECEx certified, utilizes Ex ib protection, and is designed for data communications, automation, the process industry, and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) applications.

The IS940.1 combines the modern Android 14 platform, a powerful Qualcomm QCM6490 processor, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC with a rugged IP68 and MIL-STD-810H design.

The large 10.1" screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is glove-friendly, and the replaceable battery allows for easy operation. The 8160 mAh battery allows the tablet to be used during long work shifts.

Thanks to the 16-pin ISM interface, a separate docking station interface, and a VESA 100 mount, the IS940.1 can function as both a mobile field tablet and an integrated operator station.

ATEX Zone 1/21 Tablet for Industry

The i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 is designed for businesses requiring access to modern mobile applications directly in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The tablet is suitable for applications such as:

Chemical industry
Petrochemical industry
Refineries
Oil and gas industry
Offshore installations
Pharmaceutical industry
Energy industry
Process industry
Industrial automation
Production plants
Maintenance
Field service
Technical inspections
IIoT systems
Industry 4.0 applications
Industrial and campus 4G/5G networks
ATEX and IECEx – Zone 1/21 certification

The IS940.1 is an intrinsically safe device designed for use in atmospheres with potentially explosive gas and dust atmospheres.

The IS940.1 offers:

8 GB RAM
128 GB internal memory
MicroSD card support

These parameters allow the device to be used for electronic documentation, service applications, maintenance systems, mobile access to production data, and other industrial applications.

5G, Wi-Fi 6, and Dual SIM connectivity

The IS940.1 supports a comprehensive set of communication technologies:

5G ​​NR
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
A-GLONASS
BeiDou
Galileo
Nano-SIM
eSIM

4G/5G network support enables integration with private enterprise campus networks, among others.

This allows the tablet to function as a mobile access terminal for plant IT and OT infrastructure.

50 MP camera for technical documentation

The i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 is equipped with:

50 MP rear camera with autofocus
5 MP front camera

The main camera can be used for, among other things:

documenting faults
installation inspections
photographic documentation
recording device status
documenting service work
supporting digital maintenance processes
Rugged IP68 and MIL-STD-810H design

The IS940.1 is designed for operation in demanding industrial environments.

The device offers:

IP68 protection
MIL-STD-810H resistance
Operating from -20°C to +55°C
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen
Glove-friendly operation
Amplified speaker designed for noisy work environments

Supported Bands
4G LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12 MFBI/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B66/B68/B71
4G LTE-TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n14/n20/n25/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79
Certificates and Approvals IS940.1
ATEX – Zone 1/21
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db
IECEx – Zone 1/21
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db
NEC500 – North America
Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D, T4
Class II Division 1 Groups E, F, G
Class III
IA – South Africa
PCEC – China
INMETRO – Brazil
Japan-Ex – Japan
PESO – India
KCs – South Korea

Available models of the i.safe MOBILE IS940 family

The IS940 family is available in several versions designed for various work environments.

i.safe MOBILE IS940.1

Version for Zone 1/21
ATEX
IECEx
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db
Android 14
5G
Model designed for the most demanding industrial gas and dust zones

i.safe MOBILE IS940.2

Version for Zone 2/22
ATEX
IECEx
II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
II 3D Ex ic IIIC T135°C Dc
Designed for areas requiring Zone 2/22 classification

i.safe MOBILE IS940.M1

Specialized mining version
ATEX Mining and IECEx Mining certification
Ex ia I Ma
Additional certification for gas and dust zones
Designed for mining applications

i.safe MOBILE IS940.RG

Rugged version Industrial
Designed for applications that do not require Ex certification
Android 14
5G
IP68
MIL-STD-810H

The selection of the appropriate model should always be based on the zone classification and requirements applicable at the location where the device is used.

Compatible with a Docking Station

The IS940.1 is equipped with a dedicated interface for use with a docking station.

The manufacturer offers the IS-MOP1A.1 Mobile Operator Panel solution, the core of which is the IS940.1 tablet.

The system allows the tablet to be used as a mobile operator panel and securely connected to the industrial infrastructure.

When placed in a compatible docking station, it enables, among other things:

continuous tablet power supply
battery charging
integration of wired peripherals
use of the Ethernet connection
connection of keyboards and identification devices
use of the IS940.1 as part of an operator station

This allows the device to function both as a mobile employee tablet and as part of a stationary automation system.

i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 in Industry 4.0 and IIoT

The combination of 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Android 14, and industrial interfaces allows the IS940.1 to be used in manufacturing plant digitalization projects.

Typical applications include:

mobile access to production data
digital work orders
maintenance systems
digital documentation
inspection recording
CMMS systems
EAM systems
IIoT applications
process monitoring
mobile operator stations
push-to-talk communication
lone worker protection solutions
integration with private 5G networks

i.safe MOBILE IS940.1 – 5G tablet for explosion-hazardous areas

The IS940.1 combines the functionality of a modern Android tablet with certification required for explosion-hazardous areas.

ATEX and IECEx Zone 1/21 certification, Ex ib protection, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, a 50 MP camera, a replaceable battery, and extensive interfaces allow the device to be used as a professional mobile terminal in industrial plants.

This solution is especially suitable for organizations that want to introduce mobile applications, digital documentation, IIoT, and 5G communications directly into areas where standard electronic devices cannot be used.