April 22, 2020 — Pepperl+Fuchs’ ecom announced that its intrinsically safe Smart-Ex 02 smartphone, certified for Zone 1/21 and Div. 1, has received Google's Android Enterprise Recommendation.
As plant networking and the demand for mobile solutions increase, the Android Enterprise Recommended standard makes the search for the right mobile solutions easier. It provides a list of devices and services verified according to Google’s strict enterprise requirements. These solutions meet the standards for industrial use and have been designed and tested by Google.
Android Enterprise Recommended ensures consistent deployment and management of the mobile solutions through hardware and operating system support, guaranteed Android upgrades, and regular security patches.
Designed for a temperature range of -20 °C to +60 °C, the Smart-Ex 02 can even be used in extreme conditions. The Gorilla Glass display is readable, even in direct light. A replaceable 4400-mAh battery enables coverage of 24-hour shifts. The magnetic USB port protects against wear and damage to PINs and weak USB connections.
