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📱 i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 - the new 5G Windows tablet for Zone 1/21

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

📱 i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 - the new 5G Windows tablet for Zone 1/21

The wait is over: With the i.safe MOBILE IS945.1, i.safe MOBILE is launching a new, powerful 10.1″ Windows tablet for explosion-prone areas Zone 1/21. The device is now available for order and will be...

Oct 6, 2025 News

Smart-Ex 02: Last security update in October 2025 - check need for action now

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Smart-Ex 02: Last security update in October 2025 - check need for action now

The Smart-Ex 02 from ecom instruments (Pepperl+Fuchs) is reaching the end of its product lifecycle. The manufacturer has announced that the model will receive its last security update in October 2025....

Sep 30, 2025 Ex tips

🚫 Why the use of aluminum in Ex zones is problematic

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🚫 Why the use of aluminum in Ex zones is problematic

Aluminum is lightweight, stable, and corrosion-resistant – at first glance, it seems ideal for use in industry. However, in explosion-prone areas (Ex zones), the material poses a significant risk: it ...

Sep 30, 2025 Ex tips

ConformEx is the new notified body for ATEX certifications (NB 3113)

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ConformEx is the new notified body for ATEX certifications (NB 3113)

Officially listed in the NANDO system since August 2025: With ConformEx S.r.l., the EU has recognized another notified body for the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The Italian testing company is now author...

Sep 29, 2025 News

New guide to the ATEX Directive published - What will change with Guide No. 5?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

New guide to the ATEX Directive published - What will change with Guide No. 5?

Brussels, June 2025 – The European Commission has published an updated version of Guideline No. 5 regarding the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. The new guideline is an important document for manufacturers,...

Sep 29, 2025 Ex tips

🎓 Register now: Free ATEX training courses at Pepperl+Fuchs in September

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🎓 Register now: Free ATEX training courses at Pepperl+Fuchs in September

Knowledge that protects – directly from the manufacturer In September 2025, Pepperl+Fuchs will offer a compact, free training series on explosion protection (ATEX) and functional safety (SIL). Partici...

Sep 3, 2025 Events

📡 IS440.2 from i.safe MOBILE: Ex-certified 5G radio now available - comparison with Motorola R7 Ex

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

📡 IS440.2 from i.safe MOBILE: Ex-certified 5G radio now available - comparison with Motorola R7 Ex

With the new IS440.2, i.safe MOBILE is launching a modern radio device for ATEX Zone 2/22. It combines the functionality of classic push-to-talk devices with current 5G, Wi-Fi, and Android technology ...

Aug 25, 2025 News

Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

Smartphones are indispensable in everyday working life - even where there is a risk of explosion. But: taking a normal smartphone into the Ex zone is grossly negligent. Nevertheless, the idea of simpl...

Aug 6, 2025 Ex tips

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

🌍 That's what it's all about Counterfeiting instead of safety: Counterfeit ATEX devices often lack technical designs or protective mechanisms that are essential for use in explosive atmospheres. Spark...

Aug 4, 2025 Ex tips

ATEX/IECEx quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 80079-34

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX/IECEx quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 80079-34

Expert knowledge for manufacturers, developers and ex-managers Anyone who manufactures or is responsible for explosion-protected devices cannot avoid a quality management system (QMS) according to DIN...

Aug 4, 2025 Events

🧯 Seminar "Qualified person for testing in explosion protection according to BetrSichV (specialist knowledge)" - HDT, Essen

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🧯 Seminar "Qualified person for testing in explosion protection according to BetrSichV (specialist knowledge)" - HDT, Essen

Anyone operating electrical systems in explosion-prone areas must conduct regular inspections – and not just by anyone. The Operational Safety Regulation (BetrSichV) explicitly requires a "qualified p...

Aug 4, 2025 Events

🔥 Seminar: Ignition hazard assessment in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🔥 Seminar: Ignition hazard assessment in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

Must-have for manufacturers, self-builders and maintainers of Ex products A thorough ignition hazard assessment (IHA) is not an optional measure in practice – it is mandatory. When ATEX products are s...

Jul 31, 2025 Events

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