Advanced mobile tools bring increased productivity and safety to hazardous areas

Ruggedized smartphones and tablets from ECOM Instruments, a member of the Pepperl+Fuchs family, are enabling more efficient workflows, maintenance and decision-making on the plant floor, while helping to improve safety, productivity and security — even in hazardous areas. These first-of-their-kind tools are available to critical industries across Canada.

Critical digital tools

ECOM’s Mobile Worker platform features state-of-the-art mobile computing products designed for use in hazardous locations.

• The Smart-Ex 01 is the world's first Android 4G/LTE smartphone for use in Zone 1 and Division 1. These devices are unlocked and SIM free, offering a reliable connection to any network, worldwide.
• The Tab-Ex 01 is the world's first Android 4G/LTE tablet for use in Zone 1 and Division 1. It is based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active platform.
• The i.roc Ci70-Ex is the world’s first PDA with a modular head concept designed for use in Zone 1, Division 1 and mining.
• The Ident-Ex 01 is a powerful, ultra-rugged intrinsically safe Bluetooth barcode scanner and RFID reader.

These digital tools have the performance necessary to run a variety of professional software applications, enabling users to meet increasing challenges in hazardous areas by giving them accurate and timely information regarding the position and condition of mobile workers, equipment and material.

Availability

These tools are available in Canada through Process Instruments & Components (P.I.C.), an established Canadian industrial controls distributor. The Markham, Ont.-based company proudly represents a variety of leading manufacturers, including Pepperl+Fuchs.

To learn more about these critical mobile tools, contact P.I.C.

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