World’s most compact 5G Smartphone and Smartscanner for use in hazardous areas

• Product launch of two AndroidTM 5G devices for EX1 (Zone 1/21 and Division 1/Class 1) hazardous areas:

o BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone

o BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner

• The two devices are the newest additions to the BARTEC Smartphone (SP) and Smartscanner (SC) categories. With these devices, BARTEC sets a new standard for connectivity and digitalization in hazardous areas.

 

Bad Mergentheim, November 8, 2023. The new BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone and BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner are compact, lightweight and high-performing devices with the trusted quality of BARTEC, bringing safety to EX1 (Zone 1/21 and Division 1/Class 1) hazardous areas. Built on the Qualcomm® QCM6490 System-on-Chip (SoC) from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The SoC brings astonishing performance at low power, with intelligent computing and on-device AI capabilities, fast 5G public and private network connectivity, and enterprise grade Wi-Fi 6 support for all day use.

The BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone is the world's most compact 5G device in its class, with a 48 Megapixel main camera for imaging and an 8 Megapixel front camera for video calls, two configurable keys, dual loudspeakers for clear audio and a full range of accessories from charging stations to carrying solutions. 

BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner adds unparalleled performance, scanning efficiency and accuracy through the seamless integration with the Zebra® SE55 Advance Range Scan Engine. The BARTEC SC9EX1 integrated Zebra® scan engine is configurable through the onboard settings application and through push configurations for fleet deployments.

Both devices deliver all-day productivity and ergonomic design for one hand use, whilst retaining a large 6.11-inch crystal clear AMOLED display and user changeable battery. The intrinsically safe design and its compliance with the highest standards of EX safety are a result of BARTEC`s longstanding expertise and commitment to create world-class digital solutions for hazardous areas.  

“Building on innovation and years of know-how, BARTEC drives the digitalization of hazardous areas in a way never before seen in the industry. With these two devices BARTEC empowers customers to reap the benefits of connectivity and digitalization – improving efficiency and productivity while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance,” says CEO Dr. Martin U. Schefter.

“BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone and BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner are designed to meet the toughest requirements and expectations of both users and IT decision makers. With more than 1000 dedicated components ensuring EX protection, the devices deliver a safe, powerful and yet a lightweight experience. Both devices are launched with Android 13 and receive regular software updates. This ensures continuous performance, security and a long lifecycle, as well as compatibility with Enterprise Mobility Management solutions and Android Zero-Touch enrolment. The results were achieved by listening to our customers - what challenges they meet today and what solutions are required for tomorrow. I´m happy to announce also that BARTEC has achieved the Android Enterprise Silver Partner badge,” says Andrej Sonkin, Senior Vice President, BARTEC Enterprise Mobility Business Unit. As a validated Android Enterprise partner, BARTEC ensures a high level of expertise within implementation of its technical products and features.

BARTEC is a leader in EX Zone 1 and 2 digital solutions with its Mobile Computers, Touch Computers, Smartphones and Handheld Scanners. The company recently acquired the British Wireless Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT) and Real-Time Location specialist Extronics which allows our customers to implement industrial IIoTnetworks and mobile devices. With the addition of BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone and BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner, BARTEC is now taking the next step in supporting the industry in moving forward into the 5G era. Both devices will be commercially available across markets in Europe, North America, LATAM, Brazil, Asia-Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa, starting in the second quarter of 2024.

Find out more about BARTEC SP9EX1 Smartphone and the BARTEC SC9EX1 Smartscanner on the BARTEC website (www.bartec.com/smart).