Atex Computers

ATEX Computers, Laptops and HMI Workstations for Hazardous Areas

A computer that enters a zoned area needs the same certification as every other electrical device there. This category collects the ATEX and IECEx certified computers we supply: an explosion proof laptop, handheld touch computers, panel PCs and remote HMI stations for Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22, plus the keyboards and accessories that belong with them. Certified tablets have their own category, ATEX tablets, and are only touched on here.

Laptop and handheld computers

The F112 LT is the laptop of the range, certified for ATEX Zone 2/22 and Division 2. It runs full Windows, which is the reason most customers choose it: the SCADA client, the inspection software and the Office environment from the desk run unchanged in the field. For work that is mostly scanning and data entry, the TC77ex-NI touch computer for Zone 2/Div 2 and the Agile S NI Windows tablet with built-in 1D/2D scanner are lighter alternatives.

Panel PCs and remote HMI for Zone 1 and Zone 2

Fixed installations are covered by the BARTEC POLARIS family and the HMI workstations in our computer and HMI section. There are two ways to build them. A panel PC such as the POLARIS PROFESSIONAL puts the complete Windows computer in the certified housing, from 15 to 24 inch, for Zone 1/21 or Zone 2/21. A remote HMI such as the POLARIS REMOTE or the ZeroClient keeps the PC in the safe area and only brings screen, keyboard and touch into the zone. The remote approach means fewer certified components to maintain and easier software updates, and it is the option we recommend whenever a cable run to the safe area is possible. The HMI 1402-Z2 workstation (Zone 2/22) and the slim-line 1301-Z1 and 490-Z1 (Zone 1/21) cover the same ground in a compact format.

Keyboards, smart glasses and accessories

The Armadex BT-Key-02 is an intrinsically safe Bluetooth keyboard that pairs with any certified tablet or HMI. Hands-free computing is handled in the smart glasses category, with the RealWear Navigator Z1 and HMT-1Z1 head-mounted computers for Zone 1/21. Further keyboards and accessories are listed separately.

Choosing the right ATEX computer

Start with the zone where the device is actually used, not the strictest zone on site. Then decide between mobile and fixed, and between Windows and Android. The exact marking is stated on every product page together with the certificate, so your safety officer can match it against the area classification before ordering. Laptops and handhelds ship from stock in 1-3 working days across Europe and worldwide; panel PCs and HMI systems are configured to order, and we are glad to help with the specification.