Rugged tablet solution drives safety in hazardous industries

However, the presence of flammable gases and dust in many industrial facilities creates volatile atmospheres where a single spark from an electrical device can cause a significant explosion. In order to work safely in such environments, specialist notebooks and tablets are required that limit electrical and thermal energy output to below dangerous levels and eliminate the risk of sparks.

The K120-Ex combines Getac’s popular K120 tablet with anti-explosive, intrinsic safety technology that complies with the EU’s stringent ATEX directive governing hazardous area certified products. The result is a versatile new fully-rugged tablet, fully certified for use in all Zone 2/22 hazardous areas.

“As digital transformation continues to drive major change throughout sectors such as oil & gas, petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, the need for devices that can operate efficiently in every corner of the plant, rig, refinery or factory is becoming increasingly important,” said Chris Bye, President of Getac UK. “With the K120-Ex, employees can work in hazardous environments with full confidence, knowing they are protected by the latest intrinsic safety design technology and features.”

The K120-Ex features an 8th generation Intel Core i5 and i7 Quad-core CPU for maximum performance, even when using multiple applications simultaneously. A 12.5” full HD widescreen display offers ultimate versatility, while LumiBond sunlight readable technology with rain and glove touch capability ensures screen visibility (1200nits of brightness) and productivity in even the most extreme conditions. 

Industrial facilities are tough on equipment, which is why the K120-Ex meets MIL-STD-810G military durability standard and IP65 for water and dust resistance. In addition, it boasts drop resistance of up to six feet and remains fully operational in temperatures ranging from -29 to +63°C.