While many ATEX radios meet certification requirements on paper, real-world hazardous environments demand more than compliance alone. The Motorola R7Ex is purpose-built for high-noise, high-risk industrial operations where reliability, clarity and worker safety are critical.

Unlike standard intrinsically safe radios, the R7Ex combines Motorola’s latest audio processing, advanced antenna design and integrated safety features into a platform engineered for continuous daily use in mining, oil & gas, chemical processing and heavy industry.

This makes the R7Ex particularly well suited to Australian site conditions, including open-cut and underground mining, refineries, LNG facilities and bulk materials handling operations.

The Motorola R7Ex is certified to both ATEX and IECEx standards, allowing it to be safely deployed in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations where explosive gases, vapours or combustible dust may be present.

Intrinsically safe certification ensures that the radio is designed to prevent ignition even in fault conditions, making it suitable for use in environments where conventional radios would pose unacceptable risk.

For Australian operators, IECEx certification is particularly important, as it aligns with local regulatory frameworks and site safety management systems across mining, energy and industrial sectors.

While standard digital radios may offer similar features, they are not designed for use in explosive or hazardous environments. The R7Ex differs in several critical ways:

• Intrinsically safe design: Certified for hazardous locations where standard radios cannot be used.
• Enhanced audio in extreme noise: Advanced noise suppression maintains clarity in heavy machinery environments.
• Integrated worker safety features: Emergency button, Lone Worker and Fall Alert functions improve incident response.
• Certified ATEX accessories: Batteries, headsets and chargers designed to maintain intrinsic safety compliance.

For operations where safety compliance and uptime are non-negotiable, the R7Ex provides a level of assurance and performance not achievable with non-ATEX radios.

Successful deployment of intrinsically safe radios requires more than selecting compliant hardware. Network design, coverage planning, accessory selection and ongoing support all play a role in ensuring reliable communications.

MiningTelecoms works with Australian mining and industrial operators to design, supply and support complete two-way radio systems using the Motorola R7Ex. This includes integration with existing radio networks, LTE and satellite systems to ensure coverage across remote and regional sites.

Our experience in hazardous-area communications allows us to tailor R7Ex solutions to site-specific requirements, ensuring both compliance and operational efficiency.

The Motorola R7Ex ATEX intrinsically safe two-way radio is widely used across mining, oil and gas, chemical processing and heavy industrial operations where reliable hazardous-area communications are essential.