Toughpad FZ-G1, a fully rugged ATEX Zone 2 certified Windows 8 tablet

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Not every tablet can take the bumps, knocks, drops and spills that come with extensive mobile use. Engineered to not only withstand the hard knocks of life on the road, the fully rugged Toughpad FZ-G1 is built to operate flawlessly in every environment – from intense heat and sunlight, to pouring rain and freezing temperatures.

Without a doubt the FZ-G1 tablet sets the new benchmark for outdoor viewable tablets making it ideal for workforces in ATEX Zone 2 environments. For the first time, the oil and gas industry and other sectors sensitive to potential gas explosions have access to a fully rugged 10.1″ Windows 8 tablet. With its capacitive, 10-finger multi-touch display and digitiser pen and flexible configurable ports this Windows 8 device can be used to view high definition documentation in ATEX environments whilst benefiting from connectivity options to ensure data is always available when needed.

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What is ATEX?

ATEX ensures that a device is safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX product certification (or EC Type Examination) is the check on the design specification of a product in relation to a series of relevant standards laid out under the directive.

It involves a detailed process of examination, testing and assessment of equipment intended for use in potentially hazardous areas, with the end result being the issue of an ATEX certificate and report, confirming and demonstrating that the product is safe to use (within certain parameters) within potentially explosive atmospheres.

FZ-G1 SPECIFICATIONS

With a 10.1″ Inch screen, the FZ-G1 offers excellent mobility with a thin and lightweight design. The ATEX Tablet offers all around usability for various applications with outstanding battery life. Work inside the Zone and get the job done even quicker. The ATEX Toughpad FZ-G1 is equipped with an Intel i5 Processor and 4 GB of RAM memory. The Hard Drive boasts an 128 GB SSD providing the fastest loading speeds around.
The ATEX Windows 8 Tablet ZG-G1 offers a WWAN and 4G connection. Providing an internet connection even in places where no direct network is present. The ATEX Panasonic Tablet can only be operated with it’s leather protection case inside the Zone. It offers usability up to 8 hours of operation without the need to charge the tablet. The ATEX Panasonic FZ-G1 has a front and rear camera for taking pictures while working inside Zone 2.

To keep your information safe the Panasonic Toughpad Rugged Tablet is TPM compliant, has an integrated hardware security lock slot and various password security features such as supervisor password, user password and HDD lock. The Panasonic FZ-G1 has various interface options including HDMI, Headset, DC input, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and LAN port options. The Toughpad FZ-G1 has water resistance IP rating IPX5 and dust resistance IP6X.

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