i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 – smartfon ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21 5G

i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 – Intrinsically Safe 5G Smartphone ATEX / IECEx Zone 1/21

The i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 is a professional, intrinsically safe 5G smartphone 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 demanding industrial applications where standard mobile phones cannot be used.

The IS540.1 combines the modern Android 14 platform, a powerful Qualcomm QCM6490 Octa-Core processor, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal memory, 5G connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6 with a rugged IP68 and MIL-STD-810H design.

The smartphone features a large 6-inch Full HD screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a 48 MP main camera, a replaceable 4400 mAh battery, and a multifunctional 16-pin ISM interface for connecting certified industrial accessories.

This allows the i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 to function as both a secure communication phone and a mobile terminal for industrial applications, maintenance, inspections, technical documentation, Push-to-Talk, and IIoT systems.

ATEX 5G Smartphone for Zone 1/21

The IS540.1 is designed for use in areas where potentially explosive atmospheres may occur during normal operations.

The device is designed for:

Gas Zone 1
Dust Zone 21
Chemical Industry
Petrochemical Industry
Refineries
Oil and Gas Industry
Offshore Installations
Energy
Pharmaceutical Industry
Manufacturing Plants
Industrial Automation
Maintenance
Technical Inspections
Field Service
Industry 4.0 Applications
IIoT Systems
Private and In-House 5G Networks
ATEX and IECEx Certification – Zone 1/21

The i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 has approved explosion-proof certification.

Ex markings:

ATEX: II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
ATEX: II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db
IECEx: Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
IECEx: Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db
Gas zone: Zone 1
Dust zone: Zone 21
Protection type: Ex ib – intrinsically safe

The device also has additional international approvals, including certifications for North America, China, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, and South Africa.

Android 14 and Qualcomm QCM6490

The IS540.1 runs on Android 14 and utilizes a powerful Qualcomm QCM6490 Octa-Core processor.

The platform was developed for professional industrial devices requiring high performance and a long service life.

The smartphone offers:

8 GB RAM
128 GB internal memory
MicroSD card support
Powerful Qualcomm octa-core processor
Ability to handle demanding industrial applications

The IS540.1 can be used in applications related to predictive maintenance, service management, data logging, and mobile access to enterprise systems, among others.

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

The smartphone supports modern communication technologies:

5G ​​NR
4G LTE
3G
2G
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
GPS
A-GPS
GLONASS
A-GLONASS
BeiDou
Galileo
Nano-SIM
eSIM

Nano-SIM and eSIM support enable operation in a Dual SIM configuration.

5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity also allows the IS540.1 to be used in private industrial networks and plant communications infrastructure.

48 MP camera for industrial documentation

The i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 is equipped with:

48 MP main camera with autofocus
5 MP front camera

The high-resolution camera can be used directly in hazardous areas for:

Documenting damage and faults
Creating photographic documentation
Inspecting devices
Recording service work
Documenting infrastructure
Reading information from devices and installations
Transmitting documentation to central systems
Rugged IP68 and MIL-STD-810H design

The IS540.1 is designed for demanding industrial environments.

The device offers:

IP68 protection
MIL-STD-810H resistance
Operating temperature from -20°C to +55°C
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display
Screen can be operated with gloves
Amplified speaker for use in noisy environments
Replaceable battery

i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: i.safe MOBILE GmbH
Model: IS540.1
Technical Model: M540A01
Country of Manufacture: Germany
Device Type: Intrinsically Safe 5G Industrial Smartphone
Ex Zone: Zone 1/21
Operating System: Android 14
Processor: Qualcomm QCM6490 Octa Core
RAM: 8 GB
Internal Memory: 128 GB
Memory Expansion: MicroSD Support
Screen: 6.0"
Diagonal: 15.24 cm
Resolution: 1080 × 2160 pixels
Resolution Class: Full HD
Protective Glass: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen Operation with Gloves: Yes
Main Camera: 48 MP AF
Front Camera: 5 MP FF
Battery: 4400 mAh
Voltage Battery: 3.7 V
Removable battery: yes
5G: yes
4G LTE: yes
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/e/k/r/v
Wi-Fi hotspot: yes
Bluetooth: 5.2
NFC: yes
GPS: yes
A-GPS: yes
GLONASS: yes
BeiDou: yes
Galileo: yes
SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual SIM: yes
USB: USB-C
Accessory interface: 16-pin ISM
Charging contacts: yes
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, magnetic sensor, proximity sensor, pressure sensor
Programmable red button: yes
Programmable side button: yes
Amplified speaker: yes
Ingress protection: IP68
Resistance: MIL-STD-810H
Temperature Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Dimensions: 180.0 × 84.9 × 20.6 mm
Weight: 422 g

Supported network bands
2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
4G LTE-FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B66/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
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, T4
Class III Division 1 T4
PCEC – China
TIIS – Japan
INMETRO – Brazil
KCs – South Korea
IA – South Africa

Kit Contents
i.safe MOBILE IS540.1 smartphone
Replaceable battery
i.safe PROTECTOR 2.0 USB-C cable
Universal Power supply
Screwdriver
Screen protector
Quick guide
Safety instructions

16-Pin ISM Interface – Industrial Accessories

One of the IS540.1's key features is the multifunctional 16-pin ISM interface, which allows for the connection of approved additional devices.

The i.safe MOBILE ecosystem includes:

RSM remote microphones and speakers
Headsets
Push-to-Talk buttons
Barcode readers
Thermal imaging camera
Charging systems
Desktop chargers
Multi-unit chargers
Mounting systems and cases

This allows you to expand the IS540.1 from a communication phone to a specialized industrial terminal tailored to your specific process.

Push-to-Talk, PoC, and Worker Safety

The IS540.1 features programmable buttons that can be used for PTT (Push-to-Talk) and PoC (Push-to-Talk over Cellular) communication, among other things.

The red function button can be assigned to applications that include:

SOS function, Lone Worker Protection, alarming, emergency communication

The amplified speaker is designed for communication in noisy industrial environments.

5G Smartphone for Industry 4.0 and IIoT

The combination of 5G, Wi-Fi 6, a powerful Qualcomm chip, and an industrial interface allows the IS540.1 to be used in enterprise digitalization projects.

The smartphone can support:
digital work orders, maintenance applications, CMMS systems, EAM systems, mobile technical documentation, inspection applications, predictive maintenance, IIoT systems, PTT/PoC communication, image and data capture, private 5G networks, and mobile access to IT and OT systems