XCZ1 Mini 6 (Zone 1 iPad Mini 6)
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You'll be able to use the most popular tablet in the world in an
ATEX / IECEx Zone 1 area.
Please note:
- These cases are fully protecting the iPhone/iPad for the Atex zone 1 environment (gas atmospheres in gas group IIA or IIB, see the certification below). The sound from the devices can be less.
- Please mention us how much memory you need for the iPhone/iPad if you want to purchase these devices from us.
- The enclosure has a SIM card slot cover. According to the certificates, the fasteners of this cover and of the USB charging port cover are the only fasteners the end user may remove (see the specific conditions of use below). You can also send the SIM card in advance or use eSIM.
- Please mention us which adapter you need.
- We also offer these devices with DEP.
Certification
For buyers looking for an explosion proof or intrinsically safe iPad mini 6 case: the protection concept of the Xciel XCZ1 is a flameproof enclosure, Ex db, as stated on the certificates. It is not intrinsic safety. The XCZ1 iPad mini 6 is an aluminium enclosure with glass windows, certified under ATEX and IECEx for Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas with explosive gas atmospheres in gas group IIB. It is not suitable for IIC gases such as hydrogen or acetylene, and it is not certified for dust zones.
| ATEX marking | II 2 G Ex db IIB T6 Gb, Tamb -20 °C to +50 °C |
| ATEX certificate | EU-type examination certificate ExVeritas 23ATEX1721X, issue 1 (12 February 2025). Issue 0 (2 February 2024) was the initial issue for the iPad mini 6 model; issue 1 covers minor modifications to the cover and adds the iPad mini 7 model. |
| Notified body | ExVeritas ApS, Denmark, notified body number 2804 |
| Standards (ATEX) | EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN 60079-1:2014 |
| IECEx marking | Ex db IIB T6 Gb (-20 °C < Tamb < +50 °C) |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx EXV 23.0054X, issue 1 (2025-01-20), issued by ExVeritas Limited, United Kingdom |
| Standards (IECEx) | IEC 60079-0:2017 (Ed. 7.0), IEC 60079-1:2014 (Ed. 7.0) |
| Type of protection | Flameproof enclosure "d", level of protection db |
| Zones | Zone 1 and Zone 2, gas only. No dust marking, so not for dust zones (Zone 20, 21 or 22). |
| Gas group | IIB, which also covers IIA. Not suitable for gas group IIC, which includes hydrogen and acetylene. |
| Certified equipment | iPad Mini Flameproof Case, models XCZ1 iPad mini6 and XCZ1 iPad mini7. This product is the XCZ1 iPad mini6. |
| Enclosure | Flameproof (Ex db) aluminium enclosure with glass windows, general dimensions 247.6 x 187.1 x 35.6 mm according to the certificates |
| Installation of the iPad | The iPad mini 6 is fitted into the enclosure by Xciel or an authorised partner. The enclosure must not be opened by the user. |
| Manufacturer | Xciel Inc., Richmond, Texas, United States |
Reading the marking
II 2 G: equipment group II (surface industry), category 2 for explosive gas atmospheres, for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Ex db: flameproof enclosure, level of protection "db". This is not intrinsic safety (Ex ia, ib or ic).
IIB: gas group IIB, which also covers IIA. Not for gas group IIC, which includes hydrogen and acetylene.
T6: temperature class T6, maximum surface temperature 85 °C.
Gb: equipment protection level Gb, for Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Not for Zone 0 and not for dust: the enclosure is category 2 equipment and carries no dust marking, so it is not certified for Zone 0 or for dust zones (Zone 20, 21 or 22).
Specific conditions of use (X)
The certificate numbers carry the suffix X. The ATEX and IECEx certificates state the following specific conditions of use:
- Do not open the aluminium case.
- The iPad shall not be charged, by cable or wireless, when hazardous atmospheres are present. The equipment shall only be charged with a suitably approved charger.
- Flameproof joints shall not be modified or repaired. Contact the manufacturer for information on the flameproof joints.
- Fasteners in the equipment are thread locked and shall not be removed or replaced without the manufacturer's approval. The only fasteners the end user may remove or replace are those of the USB charging port cover and the SIM card cover. Refer to the manufacturer's safety instructions for installation and fastener type.
- The rubber bumpers must be installed on the equipment at all times to protect the corners of the aluminium case, and must be visually inspected for good condition before each use.
Documentation
A copy of the EU-type examination certificate ExVeritas 23ATEX1721X is available on request.