Pepperl+Fuchs Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 Intrinsically Safe Smartphone

5G enabled hazardous area smartphone for communication and connected industrial workflows

The Pepperl+Fuchs Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 is an intrinsically safe hazardous area smartphone designed for communication and digital field use in Zone 1/21 environments, enabling industrial teams to stay connected and access operational data while working in potentially explosive atmospheres.

In many industrial environments, hazardous area mobile devices are no longer used solely for voice communication. Field personnel are increasingly expected to work with digital workflows, real-time updates and site data, often while moving between locations and coordinating with wider teams. This places greater importance on device usability, connectivity and application support within hazardous areas.

The Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 addresses these demands through its combination of 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 readiness and an Android platform with enterprise support, providing a platform that supports faster data transfer, lower latency communication and improved application performance. This enables more reliable use of communication tools, inspection systems and digital workflows in hazardous environments, while aligning with current enterprise mobile deployment strategies.

In practice, the device is well suited to inspection, maintenance and day-to-day operational communication in hazardous areas. It supports the use of digital work instructions, reporting tools and real-time coordination between teams, allowing personnel to access and share information directly from the point of work without relying on paper-based processes.

The Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 is also designed to support efficient deployment and long-term device management within industrial environments. With Android Enterprise Recommended status and a feature set aligned to modern mobile requirements, it enables organisations to standardise hazardous area devices across sites while improving control, consistency and overall operational efficiency.

Key Features

• Hazardous area approvals: Supports safe use for communication and digital workflows in Zone 1/21 environments, with additional international certifications supporting wider deployment requirements.
• 5G communications platform: Enables faster data transfer and lower-latency communication for connected worker applications, push-to-talk use and real-time access to operational information.
• Wi-Fi 6 ready connectivity: Suited to modern industrial network environments where secure wireless access and reliable application performance are important.
• Programmable hardware controls: Includes configurable buttons for push-to-talk, alarm and multifunction use, with dedicated support for lone worker application scenarios.
• Field-ready display and operation: Combines a 6-inch touchscreen, glove usability and rugged screen protection to support practical day-to-day use in demanding site conditions.
• Integrated camera capability: Supports inspection, reporting and field documentation tasks where mobile teams need to capture and share visual information from hazardous areas.
• Enterprise deployment support: Android Enterprise Recommended status and long-term security update support help simplify rollout, device management and lifecycle planning.
• Accessory ecosystem compatibility: Can be used with compatible charging, audio and communication accessories to support hands-free working and broader site deployment needs.

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Scope of Delivery

Support

Able Instruments are an Official UK Technical Partner for Ecom Instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs), providing application advice, configuration support and lifecycle assistance for intrinsically safe mobile device deployments.

• Application guidance: Support with selecting the Smart-Ex 03 DZ1 based on hazardous area classification, site policies and operational requirements
• Technical support: Pre-sales advice and post-deployment assistance from UK-based specialists
• Device configuration: Assistance with setup, applications and integration into existing workflows
• Training: Product familiarisation to support safe and effective use in hazardous areas

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