Hazardous Area Communications

Overview

MacLean Electrical, part of MacLean International under the DNOW group, delivers a comprehensive range of hazardous area communication equipment. Designed for Australian oil & gas, mining, energy, and industrial sectors, our solutions include intrinsically safe smartphones, Android tablets, Visor-Ex® smart glasses, alarms, sounders, beacons, and control equipment.

These devices ensure critical communication and emergency alerts in Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas, where explosive gases or flammable dust may be present. Ideal for offshore platforms, LNG facilities, refineries, and processing plants, our products combine safety, reliability, and seamless connectivity in harsh environments.

Products offered

*Mobile communication products - only available in the UK

Smartphone Smart-Ex 02

INDUSTRIAL & HAZARDOUS AREAS TO ZONE 1/21 and Zone2/22

The next generation of rugged, intrinsically safe smart phones for hazardous areas, the Smart-Ex® 02 is the world’s first Android Enterprise Recommended smartphone with ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21, Div.1. Simplifying the way employees work, this communication device enables new levels of integrated visibility and automation.

• • Ultra rugged, 5” multi-touch display
  • Dual sim
  • Screen can be operated with gloves
  • WiFi and Bluetooth enabled connectivity
  • Front and rear cameras
  • User programmable buttons
  • Powerful replaceable battery
  • Extended temperature range (-200C - +600C)

Android Tablet Tab-Ex 03

INDUSTRIAL & HAZARDOUS AREAS TO ZONE 1/ 21 and 2/22

An intrinsically safe and highly secure tablet, the Tab-Ex® 03 is slim and lightweight with a high performance operating system, Android 13 for superior performance in hazardous areas. The Samsung DeX function transforms the tablet into a full desktop computer. Available with a range of accessories for full flexibility of use.

• • optimal readability even in direct sunlight
  • Multi touch display can be operated with gloves or S Pen
  • High data and device security
  • Front and rear cameras
  • USB C charging
  • LTE & WIFI or WIFI only models available
  • Side accessible SIM and SD Card slots **SIM slot applies to LTE model
  • Programmable key (for emergency calls)
  • Powerful battery with 11 hrs runtime
  • Extended temperature range (-200C - +550C)
  • WiFi and Bluetooth enabled connectivity

Smart Glasses , Visor-Ex® 01

INTRINSICALLY SAFE FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS

An intrinsically safe and lightweight way to connect anytime to remote expert support for audiovisual interaction, with access to documentation, all whilst completely hands free. Not only does this technology provide cost savings by eliminating the need for travel but also provides faster response times and significantly improves the speed of maintenance and repair work and decreasing downtime.

• • Two central 16MP cameras
  • Torch LED
  • Notification LED
  • Touch pad
  • Clip for easy attachment and removal
  • 6 x optical zoom lens
  • Audio unit
  • Application specific / Smart-ex02 required

Also available

• Sounders
• Beacons
• Speakers
• Telephones
• Manual alarm call points

Certifications 

All communication products are certified to meet international and Australian safety standards, including:

• IECEx, ATEX, UL, CSA, FM, EAC, INMETRO
• Certified for Zone 0, 1, 2, 21, 22 & NEC Class I, II, Div 1/2 hazardous areas
• Multiple protection concepts: Increased Safety (Ex e), Explosion Proof (Ex d), Intrinsic Safety (Ex i)
• IP65/66/67/68 or NEMA 4/4X rated for dust and water ingress protection