Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Rugged Tablet and Laptop computers that are purpose-built for use in the most hazardous locations. These tablet or laptop PC's allows for safe use in industrial dangerous job sites where traditional tablets or laptops cannot be used. Certified under the highest standards of safety, these tablet and laptops are part of a fully integrated configurations that brings safe and reliable computing to the world’s most hazardous industries.

Class 1 Div 2 Hazardous Locations

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reviews safety standards, include Hazardous Locations, every 5 years. In July 2012, UL 1604 — Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 Hazardous Locations — was withdrawn as the approved ANSI standard for use in the United States. UL1604 was replaced with ISA 12.12.01-2000 which has very similar requirements as UL1604 Hazardous Locations Class 1 Division 2. ISA 12.12.01-2000 Hazardous Locations certification allows products to be used in potentially explosive environments found in oil and gas, petrochemical, aviation and other industries. Select fully-rugged TOUGHBOOK® mobile computers can be configured to provide safe, reliable solutions for spark-free use. ISA 12.12.01-2000 Hazardous Location approved models are available for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments. These are defined as places where flammable gases, vapors and liquids are present during abnormal or accident conditions

These Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Models are Certified for Class 1 Div 2 Groups ABCD Hazardous Locations

TOUGHBOOK CF-33 - 12" Windows 11 - Tablet (Optional Keyboard)

CF-33 CERTIFICATIONS

TOUGHBOOK FZ-G2 - 10" Windows 11 - Tablet (Optional Keyboard)

FZ-G2 CERTIFICATIONS

TOUGHBOOK FZ-40 - 14"  Windows 11 - Laptop

FZ-40 CERTIFICATIONS

If you require a Class 1 Divison 1 Certification for a Intrinsically Safe tablet we have several  different manufacturer models available.

Rugged tablets are used in many different industries that may have flammable gases vapors or dust that increase the risk of explosion.   Intrinsically Hazardous Location Certified tablets computers are available to mitigate this risk. When Worker safety is a priority in these enviroments choosing the right level of hazardous location certification becomes important when considering the purchase of any ruggedized tablet computer.  There are several manufacturers of rugged tablet with different safety ratings classifications. We can help you to sort this out.

Feel free to contact us for assistance in locating the rugged tablet computer best suited for your rugged environment.