Atexxo
Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7
- Zone 1/21
- IIC T4
- ATEX + IECEx
- Class I Division 2
Compare · iPad or Android for Zone 1
These two 8-inch tablets are certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx at the same gas rating, IIC T4, but they are built differently and run different software. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 is a standard iPad mini (A17 Pro) in a flameproof (Ex db) housing. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is an intrinsically safe (Ex ib) Android tablet. The differences that decide the choice are the dust group (IIIA against IIIC), the ambient range (+50 °C against +60 °C) and security updates, which end in Q1 2027 for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. Here is how they compare, and which we would choose for which team.
Atexxo
i.safe MOBILE
Our verdict
Both tablets cover Zone 1/21 gases at IIC T4, so pick by your dust, your climate and how long the tablets must stay in service. For sites with dust, hot sites up to +60 °C, North American Division 1 work, underground operations and crews who want an SOS key and the lighter tablet, we would choose the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. For a fleet that must stay supported beyond Q1 2027, teams that already run iPadOS apps and Apple device management, and work that needs 5G and Wi-Fi 6E, we would choose the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7.
Key differences
Both tablets reach T135 °C for dust and cover Zone 21, but the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 is rated for dust group IIIA, which is combustible flyings only, not dusts. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is IIIC. If your area classification includes dust, check this before anything else.
i.safe’s security updates for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 end in Q1 2027, which matters for anyone buying now. Apple’s minimum for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 runs to at least October 2029, a floor rather than an end date.
The certificate decides whether a tablet may be used on a hot site at all. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has 10 °C more headroom, up to +60 °C against +50 °C, so go by the ambient range in the certificate, not the operating range on a datasheet.
The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is listed under NEC 500 for Class I Division 1 Groups A to D at T4, plus Class II and III. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 has a CSA listing for Class I Zone 1 (AEx db IIC T4 Gb) and allows a Class I Division 2 marking, for gas only. On a Division-classified site this can decide the choice.
In the field
Edge: i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
On gases the two start level. Both are certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx, with gas group IIC and temperature class T4 (135 °C), and neither is certified for Zone 0. T4 is fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C. The split is dust. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is rated IIIC, while the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 is rated IIIA, which covers combustible flyings only, not dusts. If your area classification includes dust, that settles it.
The protection methods differ too. Atexxo’s flameproof (Ex db) housing contains an ignition inside the enclosure, while the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is intrinsically safe (Ex ib), which limits the energy in its circuits. North America follows the same split: the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is listed for Class I Division 1 Groups A to D, Class II Division 1 and Class III, while the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7’s CSA listing covers Class I Zone 1 and Division 2, for gas only. Both list Brazilian INMETRO approval, and the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 adds a UKEX certificate.
Edge: i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has the wider working range: certified from −20 °C to +60 °C, against −20 °C to +50 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7. It also weighs 890 g against 990 g including the tablet, a 100 g gap you notice when a tablet hangs on a strap or is held in one hand through a shift. Our data lists IP68 and MIL-STD-810H for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 and no ingress or ruggedness figure for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7, which means unverified, not absent.
Charging rules are strict on both. Neither may be charged in the hazardous area, and neither battery is user-replaceable. Atexxo specifies charging at +10 °C to +45 °C, through the USB-C port behind a bottom cover that is opened only outside the hazardous area. i.safe specifies +5 °C to +35 °C, and no interface cover may be opened in a hazardous area, though a commercial microSD card may be used in its slot, according to the IECEx text. Plan charging points outside the zone for either tablet.
Edge: Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7
The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 runs iPadOS 27 on an Apple A17 Pro with 8 GB of RAM (Apple does not publish RAM, so that figure comes from teardowns) and 128, 256 or 512 GB of storage. Its 8.3-inch display is 2266 × 1488 at 500 nits, and the cellular version has 5G and Wi-Fi 6E. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 runs Android 14 on a Snapdragon SDM660 with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage plus a microSD card of up to 512 GB, with 4G LTE (no 5G) and Wi-Fi 5. Our data has no resolution or brightness figure for its 8-inch display.
Support life is the other gap. Apple’s minimum for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 runs to at least October 2029. i.safe’s security updates for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 end in Q1 2027, so a short project or an existing i.safe MOBILE fleet can live with that, but a new multi-year rollout cannot. Our data lists up to 10 hours of battery life on Wi-Fi (9 hours on cellular) for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 but no figure for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1, so we do not compare runtime.
Edge: i.safe MOBILE IS930.1
On controls, the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has a dedicated red SOS key and two freely programmable keys, with push-to-talk through an app on a programmable key. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 has a top button and volume buttons and no programmable hardware key, and its Touch ID fingerprint scanner is removed in the conversion. Push-to-talk and lone-worker alerts would run as third-party apps, which Atexxo has not confirmed for this model. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 also lists built-in NFC; our data records no NFC reader on any iPad, a point it flags as unconfirmed.
On cameras, the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 has a 12 MP rear camera with 4K video that works through a glass opening, plus a 12 MP front camera, although its front camera and speakers working through the housing are inferred, not confirmed. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 has a 13 MP autofocus rear camera and a 5 MP fixed-focus front camera. Both scan barcodes through a camera app with no dedicated scan engine, and our data lists scanning as not possible on Atexxo’s blocked-camera -BC version.
Specifications
Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 | i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex rating | ||
| Certified for | Zone 1/21 | Zone 1/21 |
| Protection | Flameproof enclosure (Ex db) | Intrinsic safety (Ex ib) |
| Gas group | IIC | IIC |
| Temperature class | T4 (≤ 135 °C) | T4 (≤ 135 °C) |
| Mining version | Not in our data | i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1: also certified for Group I (underground mining) |
| Certification | ||
| ATEX marking | II 2G Ex db IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIA T135°C Db | II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X |
| ATEX certificate | EPS 22 ATEX 1 162 X | EPS 19 ATEX 1 071 X |
| IECEx marking | Ex db IIC T4 Gb / Ex tb IIIA T135°C Db | Ex ib IIC T4 Gb / Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X |
| IECEx certificate | IECEx EPS 22.0020X | IECEx EPS 19.0034X (Issue 0, 2019-12-20) |
| UKEX certificate | Not in our data | CML 21UKEX2490X |
| Other approvals | INMETRO (Brazil) DNV 25.0026 X/00, revision 01 (2025-04-17; certificate first issued 2025-03-07), valid until 2028-11-16 | EAC, KCs (Korea), INMETRO (Brazil), Japan-Ex, IA (South Africa), PESO (India), TELEC |
| North America | CSA 80152658 (NA certificate CSA23CA80152658X; original 2023-06-07 for the mini 6, updated 2025-05-05 to add the mini 7): Canada Ex db IIC T4 Gb; US Class I, Zone 1, AEx db IIC T4 Gb; Ta −20 to +50°C, charging +10 to +45°C. The certificate also allows the marking 'Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C & D, T4'. Gas only; no Class II/III (dust) rating. | NEC 500: Class I Div 1 Groups A, B, C, D T4; Class II Div 1 Groups E, F, G T135°C; Class III Div 1 |
| Protection level (EPL) | Gb / Db | Gb / Db |
| Dust group | IIIA | IIIC |
| Max surface temperature (dust) | 135 °C | 135 °C |
| Safe use | ||
| Ambient temperature (Ta) | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +60 °C |
| Charging | Outside the hazardous area only | Outside the hazardous area only |
| Battery swap | Outside the hazardous area only | Outside the hazardous area only |
| Ports and accessories in the zone | SIM and charging covers must be closed and screwed in place; opened only outside the hazardous area; charging only +10 to +45°C | Opening any interface or connector cover in an Ex area is not permitted. Wired data connection and charging only outside Ex areas (docking station IS-DS930.1, i.safe PROTECTOR cables). A commercial microSD card may be used in its slot in the Ex area (IECEx text). |
| Certified accessories | Shoulder strap for Zone 1 and Zone 2 phones and tablets (Atexxo product). Ex rating not stated separately.Unconfirmed, see note 1 | Maker page lists: IS-DS930.1 docking station set (RJ45, 3 x USB), IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger, i.safe PROTECTOR 2.0 / 3.0 USB-C cables, leather case with shoulder/belt/carry straps, vehicle mount. Charging and cable accessories are for use outside Ex areas. Which accessories are Ex-rated for use inside Ex areas is not stated for IS930.1.Unconfirmed, see note 2 |
| IP code in the Ex certificate | Not in our data | IP6X (dust marking) |
| Operating temperature | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +60 °C |
| Conditions of use | ATEX EPS 22 ATEX 1 162 X rev. 3 and IECEx EPS 22.0020X issue 3: Ta −20°C to +50°C. Repair of flameproof joints not allowed (EN/IEC 60079-1 values). Minimum property class of screws A4-70; only original parts from the manufacturer. Glass window to be protected from impact energy above 2 J. Device shall not be opened in a hazardous location; battery charging only outside the hazardous location. Added by CSA 80152658 and INMETRO DNV 25.0026 X (not in the ATEX/IECEx text): SIM card cover and bottom cover opened only outside the hazardous location and kept screwed in place; charging only at +10°C to +45°C (CSA); check the enclosure and corner bumpers for damage before use in a hazardous area (INMETRO). | IECEx X conditions: battery may be charged outside explosion hazardous areas only; protect against permanent UV light and high electrostatic charge processes; permitted ambient temperature −20 °C to +60 °C. Safety instructions: all interface covers closed in Ex areas; charging only outside Ex areas (+5 to +35 °C); battery not interchangeable. |
| Device | ||
| Type | Converted tablet | Dedicated Ex tablet |
| Tablet inside | iPad mini (A17 Pro) | Not in our data |
| Also fits | iPad mini (6th generation) | Not in our data |
| Fitting | Supplied as a complete unit | Not in our data |
| Tablet can be removed | No (permanently converted: flameproof enclosure around the iPad, not to be opened in a hazardous location; bottom cover opened outside the Ex area only for charging and SIM)Unconfirmed, see note 3 | Not in our data |
| Launched | 2025 | 2019Unconfirmed, see note 4 |
| Part numbers | EXd-TABLET-M7-128, -128-CEL, -256, -256-CEL, -512, -512-CEL (incl. iPad mini 7); EXd-TABLET-M7-128-CEL-BC (blocked cameras); EXd-TABLET-M7-* (customer iPad conversion) | Model M93A01 (DoC); article numbers not published on maker page |
| Operating system | iPadOS 27 | Android 14 |
| Edition | iPadOS (consumer; no LTSC or enterprise edition) | Android 14 |
| OS at launch | iPadOS 18.1 | Android 9Unconfirmed, see note 5 |
| OS upgrades | Still supported by iPadOS 27 (current) | Not in our data |
| Security updates | At least until October 2029 (Apple's minimum) | Until Q1 2027 |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM660 octa-core |
| Processor architecture | Arm | Arm |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GBUnconfirmed, see note 6 | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, microSD up to 512 GB |
| What works through the housing | ||
| Face ID / Touch ID | Touch ID (top-button fingerprint scanner) REMOVED | Not in our data |
| Side and volume buttons | Aluminium push buttons held by stainless retaining washers (3 buttons) | Not in our data |
| Rear cameras | Rear camera works (glass opening); '-BC' variants have blocked cameras | Not in our data |
| Front camera | Works (all original features preserved except as listed)Unconfirmed, see note 7 | Not in our data |
| Touchscreen | Works through toughened glass front window | Not in our data |
| Screen cover | Toughened specialty glass front window (flameproof joint) | Not in our data |
| Charging | USB-C through the bottom cover (removed by the user to charge in a safe area; charging only outside the Ex area, +10 to +45°C) | Not in our data |
| Speakers and microphones | Preserved ('all features of the original product are preserved')Unconfirmed, see note 7 | Not in our data |
| USB-C port | Via the removable bottom cover, outside the Ex area only | Not in our data |
| SIM card | No SIM tray (eSIM only); SIM cover on the housing is opened outside the Ex area only | Not in our data |
| Removed or disabled | Fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) removed; blocked-camera '-BC' variant available | Not in our data |
| Field capabilities | ||
| Push-to-talk | Via app (third-party PTT apps over Wi-Fi/cellular; no PTT key; Ex-rated? n/a)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (PTT/PoC app on a programmable key; no PTT button accessory listed for IS930) |
| Emergency / SOS | Not in our data | Built in (dedicated red SOS key) |
| Lone worker | Via app (third-party lone-worker apps)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (LWP ready: third-party application required, per maker page) |
| Barcode scanning | Via app (camera-based scanning; no scan engine); not possible on the blocked-camera '-BC' variantUnconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (camera-based; no dedicated scan engine listed) |
| NFC reading | Not possible (no NFC reader on any iPad)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Built in (NFC) |
| 3D scanning / LiDAR | Not possible (no LiDAR on this iPad) | Not possible (no depth sensor listed) |
| Remote expert / video calls | Via app (FaceTime, Teams or remote-assist apps; needs camera and audio access through the case)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Via app (front and rear cameras, Wi-Fi/LTE; third-party app) |
| Windows desktop software | Not possible (iPadOS only) | Not possible (Android) |
| Bluetooth gas detectors | Via app (Bluetooth 5.3; vendor app; no maker-certified integration listed)Unconfirmed, see note 8 | Not in our data |
| Display and camera | ||
| Display | 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, P3, True Tone, fully laminated, antireflective coating | 8-inch Glove-usable touch display; Corning Gorilla Glass V3 stated on the IS930.M1 page (not on the IS930.1 page) |
| Resolution | 2266 × 1488 (326 ppi) | Not in our data |
| Brightness | 500 nits | Not in our data |
| Touch | Not in our data | Usable with gloves (maker); wet-touch not stated |
| Pen / stylus | Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C); hover | Not in our data |
| Rear camera | 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, True Tone flash | 13 MP autofocus |
| Front camera | 12 MP Center Stage | 5 MP fixed focus |
| Video | 4K video | Not in our data |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G sub-6 GHz) | 4G LTE (no 5G) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h) with hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5 |
| NFC | Not in our data | Yes |
| Satellite positioning | GPS/GNSS on Wi-Fi + Cellular models; digital compass and Wi-Fi location on all | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou (Galileo added on IS930.M1 page) |
| SIM | eSIM only (no SIM tray) | Micro-SIM |
| Physical and power | ||
| Weight | 990 g (including the tablet) | 890 g |
| Dimensions | 240 × 170 × 22 mm | 237 × 156 × 22 mm |
| Ingress protection | Not in our data | IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Not in our data | MIL-STD-810H |
| Battery | 5034Unconfirmed, see note 9 | 8160Unconfirmed, see note 5 |
| Battery energy | 19.3 | 30.2Unconfirmed, see note 10 |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi (9 hours cellular) | Not in our data |
| Hot-swap battery | No | NoUnconfirmed, see note 5 |
| Replaceable battery | No | No |
| Ports and expansion | USB-C (USB 3, 10 Gb/s); magnetic Apple Pencil connector | USB-C; 24-pin docking interface; magnetic charger port; earphone jack; microSD slot; micro-SIM |
| Docking | USB-C hubs and docks; Smart Connector or magnetic keyboard accessories where the iPad has them. Not usable through sealed Ex cases except the USB-C or Lightning charging port where the case exposes it. | Office dock IS-DS930.1 (RJ45, 3 x USB); IS-MC930.1 six-bay multi charger; vehicle mount |
| Keyboard | Not in our data | No (slate) |
| Controls & Accessibility | ||
| Keys | Top button with Touch ID sensor, volume buttons; no programmable hardware key | SOS key (red); two freely programmable keys |
| Push-to-talk key | No | No |
| Glove touch | Not in our data | Yes |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (top button) | Not in our data |
| Fleet and support | ||
| Manufacturer | Atexxo B.V., Netherlands | i.safe MOBILE GmbH, Germany |
Only values we could check are listed; “Not in our data” means we have not verified it, not that the tablet lacks it. A numbered marker means a value is unconfirmed, and the matching note at the foot of the page explains why. Prices are on request for both.
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Impartial advice
Both tablets are certified for Zone 1/21 at IIC T4, so the choice comes down to your dust, your climate and how long you need the tablets supported. Tell us about your sites and we will help you choose impartially.
FAQ
Neither is better across the board. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 suits sites with dust, heat up to +60 °C, North American Division 1 work, underground operations and crews who want the lighter tablet with an SOS key. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 suits iPadOS fleets and buyers who need support beyond Q1 2027. Both are certified for Zone 1/21 at IIC T4.
No. Both are certified to protection levels Gb (gas) and Db (dust), which cover Zone 1/21 and below, and neither is certified for Zone 0.
Both have a listing, but of different kinds. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.1 is listed for Class I Division 1 Groups A, B, C and D at T4, Class II Division 1 Groups E, F and G, and Class III. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 has a CSA listing for Class I Zone 1 (AEx db IIC T4 Gb in the US, Ex db IIC T4 Gb in Canada), and the certificate also allows a Class I Division 2 marking. It is gas only, with no dust rating.
The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7. Apple’s minimum runs to at least October 2029, while i.safe lists Q1 2027 for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. If you are buying now, that shorter window is the main thing to plan around.
No. Both must be charged outside the hazardous area, and neither battery is user-replaceable. Atexxo specifies charging at +10 °C to +45 °C for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7, and i.safe specifies +5 °C to +35 °C for the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1.
For the i.safe MOBILE IS930.1, yes: the i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1 is also certified for Group I (underground mining). Our data lists no mining version of the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7, and its markings cover equipment group II only, so do not take it underground. The i.safe MOBILE IS930.M1 marking includes IP64, while i.safe lists IP68 for the standard model, so check the mining version’s ingress rating before ordering.
Prices depend on volume, configuration and region, so both are on request. Contact us for a price.
Facts last verified on against certificates, declarations of conformity and manufacturer data. The sources for each tablet are listed on its page: Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 7 and i.safe MOBILE IS930.1. Always check the certificate for your exact model before use. Spotted an error? Tell us.