Intrinsically Safe / Explosion-Proof Cell Phones
Cell phones can be found in a wide range of worksites and are often deployed to enable quick communication among employees. However, conventional cell phones are unsafe for use in hazardous environments. A hazardous area is any place where flammable gas, dust, vapors, or other combustibles are present in the air.
The solution is to provide employees with intrinsically safe phones. Exloc Instruments is proud to offer our customers a selection of high-quality intrinsically safe and explosion-proof cell phones from today’s leading manufacturers.
How Intrinsically Safe Cell Phones Protect Workers
Intrinsically safe phones are specially designed and manufactured to eliminate the dangers linked to using conventional phones. They are typically made from durable non-sparking materials to avoid igniting flammable gasses or materials in hazardous environments.
These phones also usually have reduced power output compared to conventional cell phones, minimizing the risk of creating heat or sparks that could trigger a fire or explosion. Furthermore, many intrinsically safe smartphones are designed for workers wearing heavy gloves, ensuring ease of use.
Despite these safety features, intrinsically safe and explosion-proof phones maintain full functionality and allow users to transmit calls and texts just as effectively as standard cell phones. That’s why these phones are widely used in industries with hazardous environments, including agriculture, mining, oil and gas, public utilities, emergency services such as firefighting, and chemical processing.
Safety Certifications and Standards
All devices offered by Exloc in this section conform to the highest standards of intrinsically safe design. Each listed intrinsically safe phone meets the safety specifications of one or more regulatory bodies, including ATEX, IECEx, NEC, EU/UK, CSA, PCEC (Philippines), INMETRO (Brazil), KCs (South Korea), SANS (South Africa), JNIOSH (Japan), and EAC.
Available Features and Accessories
Available features vary by model. Our intrinsically safe cell phones may include Push-to-Talk (PTT), an SOS button, Near Field Communication (NFC), quick charging with a magnetic charging port, an amplified loudspeaker, and an ISM interface.
We also offer intrinsically safe thermal cameras, which can be used in conjunction with an intrinsically safe mobile phone for hands-free operation in hazardous environments.
All devices come with a warranty, and a three-year service level agreement is available for purchase at an extra fee.
