Maximum reliability and ease of use

With the new Tab-Ex 05, the Pepperl+Fuchs Group is continuing the success story of the 8-inch tablet series in the next generation. The tablet, designed for use in potentially explosive areas, is based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 and offers maximum reliability and high ease of use even under demanding industrial conditions. This makes it the ideal device to optimally cover the high requirements of digitized process chains in the context of IoT and Industry 4.0 scenarios.

The Tab-Ex 05 is the first 5G-based 8-inch Android tablet from Pepperl+Fuchs and is predestined for use in potentially explosive industrial sectors in ATEX/IECEX Zones 1/21 and 2/22 and Division 1 and Division 2. Not only does it comply with European standards and regulations, but thanks to Android Enterprise Recommended and Common Criteria certification, it also offers a high degree of future-proofing for global use. Operating system updates up to Android 22 and security updates up to 2032 ensure long-term service life.

The device has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM, which can be expanded to up to 1 TB via micro SD. The tablet is also equipped with a 13 MP camera on the back and a 5 MP camera on the front.

S Pen stylus for high-precision inputs

The features also include a freely programmable button that can be assigned for emergency calls or push-to-talk applications, for example. A high-quality stylus (S Pen) enables precise operation of the touchscreen and is compatible with the Samsung Notes app and with Air Command, which offers various S Pen functions and quick access to frequently used apps. The S Pen can be used optimally for digital signatures. It comes close to the writing quality of a real pen and has a fine 0.7 mm tip that recognizes 4,096 pressure levels.

Thanks to IP68 certification, the tablet is protected against splash water and works reliably in all weather conditions. The wet touch function enables smooth operation in rain and snow. Using glove mode, the device can also be operated comfortably in outdoor areas of industrial plants. Technologies for biometric authentication are also a particular advantage: state-of-the-art facial recognition functions allow for maximum security and user-friendliness.

AR technologies as an efficiency booster

In addition, the Tab-Ex 05 is ideal for complex applications based on augmented reality (AR). This offers decisive advantages in terms of efficiency and productivity of industrial workflows. The tablet has an AR-capable camera and an extended set of tracking tools, including an accelerometer, a gyroscope, GPS and a geomagnetic sensor. This paves the way for location-based AR functions such as indoor localization.

Thanks to Google ARCore certification, the Tab-Ex 05 is ideally suited for remote support, training and the use of company-specific tools. The tablet can be used for a wide range of industrial applications such as administration, inspection or predictive maintenance of systems. This ensures maximum quality and speed of workflows while minimizing risks.

Due to the optimized performance, mobile workers can use the Tab-Ex 05 to significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of their work tasks, especially in challenging and harsh industrial environments. The device can be tailored precisely to individual requirements. Another plus point is the high level of flexibility: the tablet can also be operated wirelessly in DeX mode. Office users in particular benefit from a fully-fledged and cost-saving alternative to desktop PCs.

One-device strategy bundles technological expertise

"With the Tab-Ex 05, we have consistently further developed our established 8-inch tablet series for mobile applications. Customers benefit in particular from the strategic partnership with the global player Samsung. As part of a one-device strategy, this allows the know-how and technological expertise of two successful and proven brand manufacturers to be optimally bundled in one device. In addition, thanks to Android Enterprise Recommended certification and worldwide approvals, we can not only offer users comprehensive future security, but also always a competent local contact person to solve every issue quickly and efficiently," explains Jörg Hartleb, Head of Product Management at the Pepperl+Fuchs subsidiary Ecom Instruments.