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Extech announces new i.safe Mobile devices

May 2020 IS & Ex

Extech Safety Systems has announced the introduction of two new mobile devices – IS530.1 and IS930.1 – both IA certified for South Africa including Ex ia Ma zone 0 for underground coal mining.

IS530.1

This innovative Zone 1/Cl&nbspI Div1; smartphone incorporates the most advanced technology. It is a Bluetooth 5.0; enabled industrial smartphone with multifunctional ISM interface, a large internal memory (64&nbspGB) and the highest camera resolution of its class.

Other features include: AndroidTM 9.0;&nbsp4G&nbsp(LTE);&nbsp4,5”&nbsp(11,43 cm) Gorilla Glass 3 display; quick charge with magnetic charging port; universal, lateral ISM interface; PTT ready (third-party application provided); and usability while wearing gloves.

IS930.1

The IS930.1 is a tablet device for use in ATEX Zones 1/21 and 1/Cl I Div1. This 8” device is highly robust, powerful and offers many technical advantages such as 8400 mAh battery; Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM 660; and Android 9.0.; Other features include: near field communication; 8” (20,32 cm) F HD RugDisplay glass; multi capacitive touchscreen; LWP ready (application of another provider needed); push to talk (application of another provider needed); dust- and waterproof (IP68); 2 cameras (13 MP rear and 5 MP front); Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth 5.0; MicroSD-card slot up to 128 GB; and long battery life (8400 mAh).


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