Ex-Handy 08: hard-line communications in hazardous areas

28 June 2013

ecom instruments has added the new intrinsically safe and 3G enabled mobile-phone Ex-Handy 08 for Zone 1 to its approved product line of mobile communication solutions. It is ecom´s first
3G-enabled cell-phone, which deals with the fact that service providers, for example in the
USA, have already started to shut down GSM networks.
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The Ex-Handy 08 has high performance capability and guarantees software compatibility as well as network compatibility. Depending on the configuration, the Quadband cell-phone merges the functions of five devices al in one.

Above making and receiving calls, there is also a lone worker protection, a camera with video function, an LED Flashlight and walkietalkie communication (push-to-talk). Thanks to the integrated antenna the intrinsicallysafe-cell-phone shows excellent receiving characteristics and above average network coverage. The Ex-Handy 08 currently is the only Ex-device with worldwide proofed software- and network compatibility.

The high-resolution display is protected by rugged and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. To
ensure the smooth functioning of the device, different battery capacities with separate
charging options and spare batteries are available. All connections are designed such
that they remain tight and reduce risk, should the closing tab be unintentionally left
open.

Brief overview of Ex-Handy 08

The new intrinsically safe 3G cell-phone Ex-Handy 08, ecom's top-of-the-range model, is
designed for hazardous areas and suitable for phone calls, sms, mms and emails for
Ex Zones 1/21, division 1 and 2/22, division2. It features Bluetooth 3.0, email client (POP3/SMTP, IMAP4), A-GPS, a 2-megapixel camera with LED photoflash and video
functionality, LED-flashlight and push-to-talk.

Ex-Handy comes with MS Office applications such as synchronizing of external contact data and calendar synchronization with MS Outlook. The “lone worker protection” feature can be integrated into the company's own IT structure.

Customised battery capacities with separate charging options ensure up to seven hours conversation time and 400 hours standby. Thanks to protection class IP68 and Permissible ambient temperatures between -20 °C and +55 °C the Ex- Handy 08 tackles the hardest conditions in harsh industrial environments. The cellphone comes in various colours with a three year No-Questions-Asked-Warranty.

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ecom´s versatile cell-phones are specially designed for use in hazardous areas of Zone
1/21 division 1 as well as Zone 2/22, division 2 and are approved worldwide. With ATEX,
IECEx and NEC&CEC licenses, the Ex-Handy 08 is very well suited for international use.

For use in Zone 2/22, division 2 ecom provides the new Ex-HSPA 08 with near field
communication. To find the best-fitting solution for every situation, go to:
www.intrinsically-safe-mobile-phone.com

ecom instruments offers clients a three year No-Questions-Asked-Warranty: ensuring a high degree of cost certainty, ecom´s guarantees a service process within five working days including spare and wear parts (except batteries) and inadvertent damaging with no “ifs or buts”.

The accessories catalog as well as ecoms professional support will also be available for
succeeding product models, applying also to spare parts, within three years from cancellation
of the product family.

Globally, ecom instruments is the leading provider of mobile devices for use in explosive
areas, whether including chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas
production, mining or energy and the environment.

Further information on ecom instruments can be found at: www.ecom-ex.com