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if Garmin Solar Instinct is intrinsically safe

Former Member over 5 years ago

I work in gas industry, specifically onboard ships. Would like to ask if Garmin Solar Instinct is intrinsically safe, even on heart monitoring only, and not connected to Smartphones.

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RVT over 5 years ago +2

No its not IECEx/ATEX approved, it needs to be taken into account already during design of the circuit boards There are some brands that do offer it, like the Samsung Galaxy Smart-Ex Watch or the Pepperl…
RVT over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member +2

I am afraid not. The display for example, is just regular strengthened glass on the Instinct. Where it needs to be a Sapphire or Gorilla Glass SR+ type of glass with very high resistant to impact. As mentioned…

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0 RVT over 5 years ago

No its not IECEx/ATEX approved, it needs to be taken into account already during design of the circuit boards There are some brands that do offer it, like the Samsung Galaxy Smart-Ex Watch or the Pepperl+Fuchs’ Ecom watch. But sadly Garmin does not have a approved product line.There are some companies that do convert watches. https://atexxo.com/products/ex-proof-smart-phones/atex-watch-s5/ but I have never seen a real certified Garmin.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to RVT

Even though that heart monitor is disabled?

0 RVT over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

I am afraid not. The display for example, is just regular strengthened glass on the Instinct. Where it needs to be a Sapphire or Gorilla Glass SR+ type of glass with very high resistant to impact. As mentioned the PCB board needs to be intrinsic safe. If it comes down to a incident the first thing the insurance will ask, is your watch ATEX approved?

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to RVT

Thanks!