ATEX iPad Air 11 (2024) Zone 2 Case - Xciel XCRiPad Air 11
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ATEX Zone 2 enclosure (Ex ic IIC T4 Gc, Ta -20°C to +50°C) for the Apple iPad Air 11 inch (2024, M2) only. Class I, Division 2 and IP54 when the iPad is installed by Xciel. Order as case only or as a complete set with an iPad Air 11 inch (2024). Gas only, no IECEx.
ATEX iPad Air 11 (2024) Zone 2 Case - Xciel XCRiPad Air 11
Hazardous area: ATEX Zone 2 (gas only) • II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc • Class I, Division 2 (version installed by Xciel) | Protection: Ex ic (intrinsic safety) • IP54 (version installed by Xciel) | Fits: Apple iPad Air 11 inch (2024, M2) only | Supplied as: case only or complete set with iPad | Manufacturer: Xciel
The Xciel XCRiPad Air 11 is a rugged plastic enclosure for the Apple iPad Air 11 inch (2024, M2). It allows the iPad to be used in ATEX Zone 2 areas with explosive gas atmospheres, for buyers looking for an ATEX, intrinsically safe or explosion proof iPad for that zone. The protection concept is Ex ic, intrinsic safety. ATEX listing confirmation TUVNA 24 EX 513X states the protection method Ex ic IIC T4 Gc for an ambient temperature of -20°C to +50°C. The enclosure is not intended for Zone 1 or for dust zones (Zone 21 or Zone 22).
Xciel states that this enclosure is only for the iPad Air 11 inch (2024). The listing confirmation names only the XCRiPad Air 11" 2024 and does not cover other iPad Air generations. You can order the enclosure on its own (Xciel SKU XCRIPADAIR11) or as a complete set with an iPad Air 11 inch (2024). Certificate documentation is available on request.
Configurations and prices
| Configuration | Order code | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure only, without iPad | XCRIPADAIR11 | EUR 1,724 |
| Enclosure with iPad Air 11 inch (2024), 128 GB Wi-Fi | XCRIPADAir112024-128 | EUR 2,784 |
| Enclosure with iPad Air 11 inch (2024), 256 GB Wi-Fi | XCRIPADAir112024-256 | EUR 2,886 |
| Enclosure with iPad Air 11 inch (2024), 512 GB Wi-Fi | XCRIPADAir112024-512 | EUR 3,089 |
| Enclosure with iPad Air 11 inch (2024), 1 TB Wi-Fi | XCRIPADAir112024-1TB | EUR 3,294 |
Mention the order code of the configuration you need in your order or quote request.
Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations of the iPad Air 11 inch (2024) can be quoted on request. Apple's current iPad Air is a later generation, so for complete sets we confirm the availability of the iPad Air 11 inch (2024) with your quotation.
Xciel supplies the case-only option in two versions: an ATEX Zone 2 version that the customer can fit to their own iPad, and a version that also carries the North American Class I, Division 2 rating, for which the iPad is sent to Xciel for installation. Please state in your request which version you need. Once fitted, the iPad must not be removed from the enclosure (see the conditions of use below).
Features
Zone 2, gas only
Ex ic IIC T4 Gc according to listing confirmation TUVNA 24 EX 513X, Ta -20°C to +50°C. Gas group IIC also covers IIA and IIB gases. There is no dust marking, so the enclosure is not for Zone 22. This enclosure has no IECEx certificate.
Made for one iPad model
Designed for the Apple iPad Air 11 inch (2024) with the Apple M2 chip. Xciel states the enclosure is only for this model, and the listing confirmation covers only the XCRiPad Air 11" 2024.
Class I, Division 2
For North American sites, LabTest certificate of conformity LC22375-1 covers the XCRiPad Air 11" 2024 for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T6. This rating applies to the version in which Xciel installs the iPad; the self-install case is ATEX Zone 2 only.
IP54
IP54 per LabTest certificate LC22375-1 (version installed by Xciel), for an ambient temperature of -20°C to +50°C.
Charging outside the hazardous area
The iPad may only be connected or charged when the area is known to be non-hazardous, and only with an Apple-recommended AC charger.
Optional nylon carrying case
Xciel offers a ballistic nylon carrying case as an optional accessory. According to Xciel, it is not required for Class I, Division 2 or Zone 2 compliance for this model.
Certification
| ATEX document | Listing confirmation TUVNA 24 EX 513X under Directive 2014/34/EU |
| Issued by | TÜV Rheinland of North America, 12 December 2024 (project number 0234220596) |
| Equipment | XCRiPad Air 11" 2024 in a rugged plastic enclosure, manufacturer Xciel, Inc. |
| Protection method | Ex ic IIC T4 Gc |
| Protection concept | Ex ic, intrinsic safety (equipment protection level Gc) |
| Equipment group and category | II 3G |
| Zone | Zone 2 (gas only) |
| Gas group / temperature class | IIC / T4 |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Standards cited in the listing confirmation | EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-11:2012 |
| Notified Body | The listing confirmation states that it is not issued by Notified Body 0035 (TÜV Industrie Service GmbH). For category 3 equipment, Directive 2014/34/EU allows conformity assessment by the manufacturer (internal production control). |
| IECEx | None |
| North America | LabTest certificate of conformity LC22375-1, 7 November 2024: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T6; IP54; -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +50°C (CSA C22.2 No. 213-17, UL 121201). Applies to the version in which Xciel installs the iPad. |
| Certificate documentation | Available on request |
Specific conditions of use (X)
Listing confirmation TUVNA 24 EX 513X carries the X suffix. The following special conditions apply:
- Warning, explosion hazard: do not connect or charge/recharge the equipment unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.
- Use only an Apple-recommended AC charger.
- The tablet must not be removed from the case.
- The equipment shall not be rubbed or cleaned with solvents or a dry cloth when used within a potentially explosive atmosphere.
The Class I, Division 2 certificate LC22375-1 adds the following conditions of acceptability:
- No other equipment shall be connected to the device while in the hazardous area.
- The device shall not be charged while in a hazardous area.
- Audio jack and data/charger port connections are not intended to be connected or disconnected in hazardous locations.
Technical specifications
Enclosure
| Model | Xciel XCRiPad Air 11" 2024 |
| Xciel SKU | XCRIPADAIR11 |
| Compatible tablet | Apple iPad Air 11 inch (2024, M2) only |
| Construction | Rugged plastic enclosure |
| Degree of protection | IP54 per LC22375-1 (version installed by Xciel) |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Battery (rating in LC22375-1) | 3.8 V DC, 28.93 Wh (built-in iPad battery) |
| Optional accessories (Xciel) | Ballistic nylon carrying case, chest harness, microfibre capacitive stylus |
| Dimensions and weight of the enclosure | Not published by Xciel for this model; on request |
| Manufacturer | Xciel Inc., Texas, USA |
iPad Air 11 inch (2024, M2) in the complete sets
Data according to Apple's technical specifications for the iPad Air 11-inch (M2).
| Chip | Apple M2, 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, 8 GB RAM |
| Display | 11 inch Liquid Retina display, 2360 x 1640 pixels at 264 ppi, 500 nits |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB |
| Cameras | 12 MP Wide rear camera; 12 MP landscape Centre Stage front camera |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 5G (sub-6 GHz), eSIM only |
| Security | Touch ID in the top button |
| Connector | USB-C |
| Battery | Built-in 28.93 Wh lithium-polymer battery |
| Operating system | iPadOS |
| iPad dimensions and weight | 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm, 462 g (without enclosure) |
Applications
The XCRiPad Air 11 is intended for professional use in Zone 2 areas with explosive gas atmospheres, for example in chemical and petrochemical plants, oil and gas facilities and pharmaceutical production. Typical tasks include:
- Inspection and maintenance rounds
- Digital checklists and work permits
- Documentation and reporting on site
- Access to drawings, procedures and manuals in the field
Documentation
- Xciel product page XCRiPad Air 11" 2024 (manufacturer website)
- Xciel rugged iPad range (manufacturer website)
- Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) technical specifications
- ATEX listing confirmation TUVNA 24 EX 513X: available on request
- LabTest certificate of conformity LC22375-1 (Class I, Division 2): available on request
- Xciel does not publish a model-specific datasheet for this enclosure.