Everything you need to understand explosion-proof technology, ATEX certification, and why it matters for your operations.
Understanding the technology that keeps workers safe in hazardous environments.
ATEX stands for "ATmosphères EXplosibles" — the European Union's framework for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX certification ensures that electrical and mechanical equipment is designed and manufactured to prevent ignition of explosive gases, vapours, or dusts. All INFINITY EX devices are ATEX-certified under Directive 2014/34/EU.
Intrinsic safety is the most widely used explosion protection method for portable electronic devices. It works by limiting the electrical and thermal energy within the device to levels too low to ignite an explosive atmosphere — even under fault conditions. INFINITY EX phones and tablets use intrinsic safety as their primary protection method.
IP68 is the highest standard of ingress protection, indicating that a device is completely dust-tight and can withstand continuous immersion in water. For workers in oil and gas environments, IP68 protection is essential to prevent contamination and maintain device integrity in wet or dusty conditions.
5G technology brings ultra-fast connectivity, low latency, and massive device density to industrial environments. For hazardous area workers, 5G enables real-time video streaming, IoT sensor integration, remote monitoring, and faster data transfer — all while maintaining full ATEX Zone 1/21 certification. The INFINITY EX 101 Ultra is the world's first 5G ATEX-certified smartphone.
Modern INFINITY EX devices run Android 13, providing access to the full Google Play ecosystem while maintaining ATEX certification. This means workers can use familiar apps — email, mapping, video calls, ERP systems — without compromising on safety. Android's enterprise management features also allow IT departments to deploy and manage devices at scale.
Hazardous areas are classified into zones based on the likelihood and duration of an explosive atmosphere being present. This classification system is used worldwide to determine what type of equipment can be safely used in a given area.
Zone 0: An explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously, or for long periods, or frequently.
Zone 1: An explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 2: An explosive gas atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does, will persist for only a short period.
Zone 20: An explosive dust atmosphere is present continuously, or for long periods, or frequently.
Zone 21: An explosive dust atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 22: An explosive dust atmosphere is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does, will persist for only a short period.
| Zone | Type | INFINITY EX |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 0 | Gas (continuous) | Consult us |
| Zone 1 | Gas (occasional) | ✓ All devices |
| Zone 2 | Gas (rare) | ✓ All devices |
| Zone 20 | Dust (continuous) | Consult us |
| Zone 21 | Dust (occasional) | ✓ All devices |
| Zone 22 | Dust (rare) | ✓ All devices |