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SMART-EX® 03
High Performance 5G Smartphone for Hazardous Areas

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SmartDigitalization.

Smart-Ex® 03:
High Performance 5G Smartphonefor Hazardous Areas

The power of Pepperl+Fuchs—
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Use Synergies. Bundling Know-How for Mobility
Beyond Company Boundaries.
Enterprise Mobility Solutions from Pepperl+Fuchs aregeared towards the requests and needs of our customers
and pave the way for future-oriented digitalization. Theyoffer a competitive solution concept and portfolio froma single source to enable the next level of enterprisecentric digitalization. This opens up completely new
possibilities and increases the safety, efficiency, andtransparency of operations in both conventional and IIoT
applications—driving the value of connected solutions formobile employees and digital transformation and thereby
Pepperl+Fuchs Enterprise Mobility.

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Smart-Ex® 03

Digitalizing Hazardous Areas.
Enabling Connectivity.
Enhancing Enterprise Mobility.
The new Smart-Ex® 03 smartphone paves the way for
future-oriented digitalization.

The 6-inch device combines all the expertise and know-how of Pepperl+Fuchssubsidiaries ECOM Instruments as a pioneer in intrinsically safe mobile devices andAava Mobile as an expert in industrial tablets and wireless technologies. In addition, thesmartphone scores with a global, competent, and customer-oriented Pepperl+Fuchs
sales and support network in more than 80 countries.
The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom is a leading manufacturer of comprehensive
intrinsically safe solutions for mobile computing and industrial communication in
potentially hazardous areas. Since 1986, ecom has played a key role in pioneering
explosion protection for mobile devices. The company has demonstrated its
technological expertise with a number of innovations and tried-and-tested mobilesolutions—from hazardous area-rated smartphones, cell phones, and tablets toaccessories such as wireless headsets and barcode scanners with more the 500,000
devices in use worldwide. The new ecom Digital Products and Services platform andenterprise mobility management system completes the portfolio.
Aava Mobile Oy from Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading innovator in the global enterprisetablet and handheld market. The Aava engineering team develops pioneering
industrial tablets as well as handhelds for and together with a great number ofvendors. With hundreds of thousands of devices in use worldwide, Aava Mobile Oy isa leader for industrial use mobile device market, providing ruggedized tablets for tasks
beyond consumer tablet use. Aava Mobile Oy has been part of the Pepperl+Fuchs
Group since 2021.
Customers around the world know the Pepperl+Fuchs Group as a pioneer andinnovator in electrical explosion protection and sensor technology. Building on
decades of experience and technical leadership, the company develops components
and solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.

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5G Smartphone Smart-Ex 03

Enabling the Digital
Transformation
High PerformanceQualcomm 6490 Processor
8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage■ 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G■ WWAN■ W-Fi 6■ Bluetooth 5.2■ GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou■ NFC■■

Power
Powerful replaceable battery
for a full working day (4400 mAh)

Zone
1/21Zone
2/22

Class I
Div. 1

Class IIDiv. 2

made withTechnologies

Today, skilled industrial workers play pivotal roles in critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing,and chemicals. The fusion of digital technology and IoT heralds a new era for them, enabling aconnected workforce. Our mobile worker concept leverages mobile devices, asset tracking,analytics, and wearables to enhance their efficiency and safety. The launch of the new hazardous
area-rated 5G smartphone Smart-Ex 03 takes mobile workers to a new level.

4Camera■■13 MP camera fit for use cases
5 MP front camera

Dedicated Keys
User programmable buttons for special
functions, e. g. Push-to-talk, camera, alarms■ Ergonomics, user-friendliness, and key position■Features■

Operating System■■

Latest Android Operating SystemAndroid™ Enterprise Recommended

Connectivity
USB 3.1 Type-C■ Quickly and easily connected to a keyboard

6-inch display: robust Gorilla Glass 3, high contrast
and good sunlight readability■

Slim protective frame■

Smart battery concept■

Improved audio connection with additional pins■

Dual SIM (eSIM/Nano SIM)■

Part of holistic accessory concept■

Future proof for AR applications or digital processes■

Three-year service contract available■

and monitor in the office, transforming thesmartphone into an user-friendly desktop
computer or substitute

Our many years of experience guarantee safety, performance, and reliability, deliveringa sophisticated, smart solution for any digital application scenario from the experts inexplosion protection, mobile computing, and telecommunications technology.
With the global service and support structure and remote support provided byPepperl+Fuchs, sales specialists and system application engineers are available in morethan 80 countries worldwide to solve any challenge.

For more information, visit

pepperl-fuchs.com/pf-smart-ex-03
55G Smartphone Smart-Ex 03

Smart, Safe, Powerful

Equipped with 5G and Wi-Fi® 6, the Smart-Ex 03 sets new standards for flexible deployment in public and private
networks of mobile network providers or the companies themselves. This provides users at company locations
around the globe with state-of-the-art communication and collaboration capabilities through fast and securetransmission of large volumes of data: from remote support to video conferencing, digital radio communication
with minimal latency via push-to-talk over cellular (PTToC) and combination with an extensive
range of peripheral devices.

Innovative monitoring of the smartphone’s device status and an intelligent battery concept ensure smooth
operation and fast problem solving. Convenient operation, Android 13 and Android Enterprise Recommended
put user benefits at the forefront. The Smart-Ex 03: 100 % Pepperl+Fuchs and 100 % investment protection for acompelling user experience. Make your processes smart!

Full transparency and safety:

Reliable partnership:

Global service and support:

Complete European in-houseproduct development

Secure supply chain and fastdelivery directly from stock throughbundled competencies within thePepperl+Fuchs GroupInternational sales specialists andapplication engineers in over 80
countries, combined with innovative
solutions and service concepts, anda three-year service contract

Network flexibility and operator
compatibility:

Convenient operationin the field:

Investment andIT security:

Broad range of wireless carrier
certifications and network approvals
for global deployment

User-friendly product and interface
design for an exceptional user
experience

Android Enterprise Recommended
certification guarantees Android
security patches and upgrade
options

High performance:

Assured uptime:

Improved business processes:

5G functionality and Qualcomm
processor provide security and reliability■ High data throughput, low latency■ Protection of sensitive corporate
data through particularly secureand dedicated 5G campus networks

Intelligent battery concept with
monitoring of operating status
enables condition monitoring andpredictive fault detection

Tailored to the wide range ofsoftware applications and application
fields such as communication,
digital workflows and work ordermanagement, operational safety, oraugmented reality

6Advantages and Networks

Cellular Technology
5G technology represents a revolutionary leap forward in connectivity by enabling lightning-fast downloads,
seamless streaming, and supporting emerging technologies such as augmented reality and the Internet ofThings (IoT). It holds immense potential for industries and makes the hazardous area-rated Smart-Ex 03 ideallysuited for use in maintenance and servicing work.

There are three different types of 5G network
technologies:

Private/campus networks
These networks are structurally similar to the public networks
with some differences. One of these differences is the RFbands that it operates on and who can access these networks.
Depending on how the network is structured, the Smart-Ex 03
can be used to access a company’s own private and secure
network on 4G and 5G bands including the CBRS 4G LTE band48 and 5G n48. in addition to a much wider area of coveragethan a Wi-Fi network can provide, a private cellular network
can provide enhanced security protecting sensitive data.

Public networks
These are the familiar, traditional cellular networks. Many
public networks have been supporting 4G LTE for a while andare now supporting 5G to further improve data throughput,
low latency, and a better overall experience. The Smart-Ex 03
is ready to make use of this enhanced capability of 5G on anumber of public networks.

Network slicing
While supported to some extent in 4G, 5G adds many advantages
and abilities that 4G is not able to support. In a 5G environment,
network slicing is a method of using a common physicalinfrastructure to support multiple virtual and independent
networks. This allocation can be adjusted depending on
the needs of the application, allowing for better control of thenetwork and a better experience with a given amount of RF
bandwidth. Each virtual network can have its own requirements,
quality of service (QoS), security and latency requirements,
all optimized for the function of the virtual network.

Advantages■

Highest security and reliability for users■

High data throughput with low latency■

Precise localization of objects in the field

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Use Cases and Applications

Better Informed and Fully Supported
The Smart-Ex® 03 offers companies advanced technology and outstanding connectivity, especially inindustries such as oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and mining. In linewith the Pepperl+Fuchs “Enterprise Mobility” concept, the smartphone ensures maximum efficiency interms of digitization and cost savings.

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Application: Seamless and Effective Troubleshooting
Industrial communication depends on reliable data transmission
from the field to the control level. The mobile worker receives
an error message via Ethernet-APL on the 5G Smart-Ex 03
smartphone. Using unique identifiers, they can check which
component sent the error message and gain access to valuable
data from the field device. A management system makes it
possible to manage systems and order spare parts from anylocation.

Watch the video:

pepperl-fuchs.com/pf-troubleshooting

Application: Digital Work Order Management
The Smart-Ex 03 enables the digitalization of various businessprocesses, such as work order management for planning andprioritizing work orders. In this process, mobile workers receive
work orders on their smartphones, each containing a list of work
steps that need to be completed to fulfill the order. This allows
companies to guide their mobile workers through the entire
work order process. In this way, digital work order management
maximizes worker efficiency and simplifies the repair ormaintenance of equipment in plants.

Watch the video:

pepperl-fuchs.com/pf-digitalworkorder

Application: Push-to-Talk Group Call
The Smart-Ex 03 enables encrypted and therefore secure,push-to-talk group calls with multiple people at different
locations over 5G. This communication feature enables remotesupport for mobile workers and helps to carry out service
and maintenance tasks in the field.

Watch the video:

pepperl-fuchs.com/pf-pttgroupcall

9Mobile Worker Concept

Innovative Solutions from a Single Source
Pepperl+Fuchs offers a range of coordinated peripherals, accessories,and software solutions as an ideal complement to the Smart-Ex 03.

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Applications 4.0
Inspection/maintenance
Asset management/tracking■ Collaborative working■ Scanning/auto ID■ Process automation/operations■ Lone worker protection/localization (GeoIP)■ Engineering/installation■ Augmented reality (AR)■ Security/safety■ Push-to-Talk over cellular (PTToC)■■Hardware

SupportPeripherals
Scanner■ Camera■ Headset

Sales and application engineering
Service level agreements■ Security patches■ Software updates■■■Certification
Ex certifications■ Regulatory■ Wireless certifications■Accessories
Desktop charger/docking■ Spare battery■ Case■ Cradles■User management
Customized roles and rghts■ Android Enterprise Recommended (AER)■ Android zero-touch■ Kiosk mode
■ APKs■ API/3rd party

Preconfiguration/staging
Mobile device management (over-the-air)■ Device analytics■■

Software■■Digital Productsand Services

SafetyMobile workerAssets■ Data■■10Digital Products and Services
Digital Products and Services is a solution that combines
automated staging, mobile device management, and device
analytics. It can also be used as a full-fledged enterprise
mobility management system if required.

One-time staging and enrolling can also be done internally via
ecom production servers. If required, device diagnostics
and analytics can collect real-time operational data andfault analyses to continuously monitor device statuses and fix
malfunctions preventively or immediately.

At the customer’s request, ecom’s mobile devices can ship fromthe factory with predefined custom configurations such as
security settings, applications, and wireless setup. This allows
devices to be used anywhere in the world immediately upondelivery.

Additionally, the platform analyzes historical data to detect criticalsoftware events, installations, and other safety-criticalprocesses. A statistical accumulation of events can be used toestablish correlations and causalities between software errors,geographical data, and Wi-Fi coverage, for example.

The devices can be managed via the ecom online platform andupdated remotely at any time during operation without having
to be sent to local IT staff or the head office.

Digital Products and Services is a ready-to-use service that
ensures quality and security for all devices. This saves timeand valuable resources.

Cloud servers hosted in Germany meet the highest dataprotection standards and guarantee high data availability
and security.

For more information, visit

pepperl-fuchs.com/pf-smart-ex-03

Staging and Enrolling
eCSL—Custom Service Load■■

Custom device preconfiguration
Delivered ready to use

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Configuring and Management
eMDM—Mobile Device Management■

Update devices around the world
simultaneouslyDevice Diagnostics■

Analytics help avoid problems andcorrect errors
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