Pepperl+Fuchs, the Mannheim-based pioneers and innovators in electrical explosion protection, want to take the digitalization of processes in potentially explosive atmospheres to a new level with the new Smart-Ex 03: According to the company, the 5G smartphone developed in Europe combines global support and the entire expertise of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group with that of the company's subsidiaries ecom Instruments and its experts in intrinsically safe mobile devices, as well as Aava Mobile, known as specialists in industrial tablets and wireless technologies. As a result of this cooperation, the new Smart-Ex 03 is equipped with numerous features to meet all industry requirements - from voice-over-IP, programmable buttons, Wi-Fi-only mode, remote diagnostics and remote support to the implementation of a wide range of Industry 4.0 applications.

Certificates prove global usability

As proof of its special capabilities, the Smart-Ex 03 will have certifications for global use in potentially explosive atmospheres and can be used in all public and private networks of mobile phone providers as well as in corporate campus networks. Thanks to 5G technology and Wi-Fi 6, the 6-inch Android smartphone offers flexible application options as well as suitably high performance.

Powerful hardware

The powerful 5G technology is known to enable high data throughput with low latency. At the same time, the technology also ensures precise localization of objects in the field. This makes the Smart-Ex 03 ideal for use in maintenance and repair work. As already mentioned, the 5G smartphone can also be used with the company's own particularly secure campus networks. These make companies self-sufficient and offer them additional protection so that sensitive data is not leaked. The 5G smartphone therefore also offers a high level of security and reliability for users in this increasingly important area.

Reliable device operation and ergonomic handling

In addition to 5G, the health monitoring function also ensures the safe and reliable operation of the Smart-Ex 03. The innovative device health monitoring of the Smart-Ex 03 impresses with many other UI and UX improvements as well as extended self-monitoring. Sophisticated diagnostic and troubleshooting functions help IT and device administrators to efficiently support users and maximize uptime. In addition, the Smart-Ex 03 is characterized by its user-friendly design: It is extra handy, ergonomic and well-balanced while being comfortable to use.

Worldwide service and support

International sales and application specialists from the Pepperl+Fuchs Group in more than 80 countries are available to users for service and support. Pepperl+Fuchs has been able to develop customized service and solution concepts based on customer use cases. The company also offers a customer-friendly service contract for a period of at least three years.

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