ATEX equipment manufacturer,
ecom Instruments, has
launched an intrinsically safe
mobile phone for use in
hazardous workplaces.

The Ex-Handy 07, said to
be the world’s first ATEX
Zone 1&21 mobile phone
with integrated digital
camera, also offers a range
of new features that deliver
good connectivity, flexibility
and safety. The phone
comes with built-in torch
and GPS, and optional lone
worker features. It is also
submersible in water.

There is also a wide range of
specialised accessories to accompany
the Ex-Handy 07, such as chargers,
cases, extended batteries and a variety
of Bluetooth ear protection
headsets.

ecom Instruments,
which is a member of
business development
organisation, NOF Energy,
manufactures and supplies
a range of specialist
technical equipment,
which is designed and
certified to be used in
hazardous areas where
there is a potential risk of
explosion, such as oil
refineries, chemical plants
and pharmaceutical manufacturing
plants.