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Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6

Zone 1/21
ATEX
IECEx
IIC
T4
Class I Division 2

The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 is a standard iPad mini (6th generation) converted by Atexxo for hazardous areas, certified for Zone 1/21 under ATEX and IECEx. It is a flameproof (Ex d) design, and the tablet runs iPadOS 27.

Certified for: Zone 1/21
Protection: Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)
Screen: 8.3-inch
Temperature class: T4 (≤ 135 °C)
Ambient temperature: −20 °C to +50 °C
Operating system: iPadOS 27
Security updates: Ended September 2026
Weight: 990 g
Price: On request

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Overview

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

ATEX and IECEx certified, with published certificate numbers
Also certified for Class I Division 2 in North America
5G on cellular versions
Camera-free version available for sites that restrict cameras
A standard iPad mini (6th generation) inside, with the same apps and Apple device management

Limitations

T4 temperature class: fine for most gases, but not those that ignite below 135 °C
Dust group IIIA: combustible flyings only, not dusts
Apple's minimum update period for this iPad has ended: for existing fleets only
Not certified for Zone 0

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Certification

Where you can use it

Gas

Zone 0not certified.Explosive gas present continuously or for long periods
Zone 1certified.Explosive gas likely in normal operation
Zone 2certified.Explosive gas unlikely, and only briefly

Dust

Zone 20not certified.Combustible dust present continuously or for long periods
Zone 21certified.Combustible dust likely in normal operation
Zone 22certified.Combustible dust unlikely, and only briefly

The Ex marking, decoded

Certificate EPS 22 ATEX 1 162 X

Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2

II2GExdbIICT4Gb

II Equipment group: Group II: equipment for surface industries (not mining).
2G ATEX category: Category 2 for gas: suitable down to Zone 1.
Ex Explosion protected: Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
db Protection type: Flameproof enclosure: the housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the atmosphere outside.
IIC Gas group: Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4 Temperature class: Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gb Protection level: Equipment protection level Gb (high): suitable for Zone 1 and 2.

Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22

II2DExtbIIIAT135°CDb

2D ATEX category: Category 2 for dust: suitable down to Zone 21.
tb Protection type: Protection by enclosure for dust: the enclosure keeps dust out and its surface stays below the stated temperature.
IIIA Dust group: Dust group IIIA: combustible flyings.
T135°C Max surface temperature: Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
Db Protection level: Equipment protection level Db (high): suitable for Zone 21 and 22.

IIEx as above.

Certificate IECEx EPS 22.0020X

Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2

ExdbIICT4Gb

Ex Explosion protected: Certified to the IEC 60079 / EN 60079 series.
db Protection type: Flameproof enclosure: the housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the atmosphere outside.
IIC Gas group: Gas group IIC, e.g. hydrogen and acetylene. The most demanding group; also covers IIA and IIB.
T4 Temperature class: Surface stays below 135 °C. T6 is the strictest class.
Gb Protection level: Equipment protection level Gb (high): suitable for Zone 1 and 2.

Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22

ExtbIIIAT135°CDb

tb Protection type: Protection by enclosure for dust: the enclosure keeps dust out and its surface stays below the stated temperature.
IIIA Dust group: Dust group IIIA: combustible flyings.
T135°C Max surface temperature: Surface stays below 135°C in dust.
Db Protection level: Equipment protection level Db (high): suitable for Zone 21 and 22.

Ex as above.

Versions

Marking versions
The certification covers more than one version: II 2G Ex db IIC T4 Gb | II 2D Ex tb IIIA T135°C Db; II 3D Ex tc IIIB T135°C Dc

Safe use

Rules for the hazardous area

Ambient temperature (Ta): −20 °C to +50 °C
Charging: Outside the hazardous area only
Battery swap: 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
Certified accessories: Shoulder strap for Zone 1 and Zone 2 phones and tablets (Atexxo product). Ex rating not stated separately.Unconfirmed, see note 1
Operating temperature: −20 °C to +50 °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).

Specifications

Full specifications

Device specifications are for the iPad mini (6th generation) inside. “What works through the housing” shows which of its features you can use in the housing.

Certification

ATEX marking: II 2G Ex db IIC T4 Gb / II 2D Ex tb IIIA T135°C Db
ATEX certificate: EPS 22 ATEX 1 162 X
IECEx marking: Ex db IIC T4 Gb / Ex tb IIIA T135°C Db
IECEx certificate: IECEx EPS 22.0020X
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
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.
Protection level (EPL): Gb / Db
Dust group: IIIA
Max surface temperature (dust): 135 °C

Device

Type: Converted tablet
Tablet inside: iPad mini (6th generation)
Also fits: iPad mini (A17 Pro)
Fitting: Supplied as a complete unit
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 2
Launched: 2022
Part numbers: EXd-TABLET-M6-64, -64-CEL, -256, -256-CEL (incl. iPad mini 6); EXd-TABLET-M6-64-CEL-BC (blocked cameras); EXd-TABLET-M6-* (customer iPad conversion)
Operating system: iPadOS 27
Edition: iPadOS (consumer; no LTSC or enterprise edition)
OS at launch: iPadOS 15
OS upgrades: Still supported by iPadOS 27 (current)
Security updates: Ended September 2026
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
Processor architecture: Arm
Memory (RAM): 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB, 256 GB

What works through the housing

Face ID / Touch ID: Touch ID (top-button fingerprint scanner) REMOVED
Side and volume buttons: Aluminium push buttons held by stainless retaining washers (3 buttons)
Rear cameras: Rear camera works (glass opening); '-BC' variants have blocked cameras
Front camera: Works (all original features preserved except as listed)Unconfirmed, see note 3
Touchscreen: Works through toughened glass front window
Screen cover: Toughened specialty glass front window (flameproof joint)
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)
Speakers and microphones: Preserved ('all features of the original product are preserved')Unconfirmed, see note 3
USB-C port: Via the removable bottom cover, outside the Ex area only
SIM card: Nano-SIM via the side cover (screwed), opened outside the Ex area only; page says 'self SIM-card installation and change'
Removed or disabled: Fingerprint scanner (Touch ID) removed; blocked-camera '-BC' variant available

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 4
Lone worker: Via app (third-party lone-worker apps)Unconfirmed, see note 4
Barcode scanning: Via app (camera-based scanning; no scan engine); not possible on the blocked-camera '-BC' variantUnconfirmed, see note 4
NFC reading: Not possible (no NFC reader on any iPad)Unconfirmed, see note 4
3D scanning / LiDAR: Not possible (no LiDAR on this iPad)
Remote expert / video calls: Via app (FaceTime, Teams or remote-assist apps; needs camera and audio access through the case)Unconfirmed, see note 4
Windows desktop software: Not possible (iPadOS only)
Bluetooth gas detectors: Via app (Bluetooth 5.0; vendor app; no maker-certified integration listed)Unconfirmed, see note 4

Display and camera

Display: 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, P3, True Tone, antireflective coating
Resolution: 2266 × 1488 (326 ppi)
Brightness: 500 nits
Pen / stylus: Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic attach and charge (2nd gen)
Rear camera: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8
Front camera: 12 MP Ultra Wide, Center Stage
Video: 4K video

Connectivity

Network: Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G)
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Satellite positioning: GPS/GNSS on Wi-Fi + Cellular models; digital compass and Wi-Fi location on all
SIM: eSIM and Nano-SIM (cellular models)

Physical and power

Weight: 990 g (including the tablet)
Dimensions: 240 × 170 × 22 mm
Battery: 5034Unconfirmed, see note 5
Battery energy: 19.3
Battery life: Up to 10 hours web or video on Wi-Fi
Hot-swap battery: No
Replaceable battery: No
Ports and expansion: USB-C; magnetic Apple Pencil connector
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.

Controls & Accessibility

Keys: Top button with Touch ID sensor, volume buttons; no programmable hardware key
Push-to-talk key: No
Biometrics: Touch ID (top button)

Fleet and support

Manufacturer: Atexxo B.V., Netherlands

Only specifications we could check are listed. A numbered marker next to a value means it is unconfirmed: it comes from a single or secondary source, or sources disagree. The matching note at the foot of the page explains each one. See the Atexxo B.V. website for the full data sheet.

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Type	Converted tablet	Certified Ex case	Certified Ex case	Certified Ex case
Screen size	8.3-inch	8.3-inch	8.3-inch	11-inch
Availability	Current	Current	Current	Current
Gas zones	Zone 1, Zone 2	Zone 1, Zone 2	Zone 1, Zone 2	Zone 1, Zone 2
Dust zones	Zone 21, Zone 22	Zone 21, Zone 22	—	Zone 21, Zone 22
Protection	Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)	Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)	Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)	Flameproof enclosure (Ex db)
Gas group	IIC	IIC	IIB	IIC
Temperature class	T4	T6 (best in this comparison)	T6 (best in this comparison)	T6 (best in this comparison)
Certification	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX + IECEx	ATEX
North America	Class I Division 2	—	—	—
Ambient temperature	−20 °C to +50 °C	−20 °C to +40 °C (standard range: no Ta is marked on IECEx TPS 25.0016X, so IEC 60079-0 applies)	−20 °C to +50 °C	−20 °C to +45 °C
Charging in the Ex area	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	—
Operating system	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 27	iPadOS 27
Security updates	Ended September 2026	At least until October 2029 (Apple's minimum)	Ended September 2026	7–8 years (based on previous iPad Pro support) (best in this comparison)
Weight	990 g (best in this comparison)	1396 g	1350 g	1350 g
Display	8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, P3, True Tone, antireflective coating	8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, P3, True Tone, fully laminated, antireflective coating	8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD, P3, True Tone, antireflective coating	11-inch Ultra Retina XDR tandem OLED, ProMotion 10-120 Hz, P3, True Tone, antireflective coating; nano-texture glass option on 1 and 2 TB
5G	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pen / stylus	Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic attach and charge (2nd gen)	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C); hover	Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic attach and charge (2nd gen)	Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C); magnetic attach and charge, hover
Replaceable battery	No	No	No	No
Hot-swap battery	No	No	No	No
Price	On request	On request	On request	On request

FAQ

Common questions

Is the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 certified for Zone 1?

Yes. The Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 is certified for Zone 1/21 with the marking II 2G Ex db IIC T4 Gb. Equipment certified for Zone 1 can also be used in Zone 2.

Can the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 be used in Zone 0?

No. It is not certified for Zone 0. Zone 0 needs equipment with protection level Ga, such as Ex ia intrinsic safety.

What type of explosion protection does the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 use?

It uses a flameproof enclosure (Ex db), a form of explosion-proof protection. The housing is built to contain an ignition inside it and stop the flame reaching the surrounding atmosphere.

What does T4 mean for the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6?

Its surface stays below 135 °C, so it is suitable for gases that only ignite above that temperature. Check the ignition temperature of the substances on your site.

Can you charge the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 in a hazardous area?

No. The certificate only allows charging outside the hazardous area.

Which tablet is inside the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6?

A standard iPad mini (6th generation). It is also certified for the iPad mini (A17 Pro). A standard tablet that a specialist has modified and certified for hazardous areas.

Which ports and accessories can be used with the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 in the hazardous area?

SIM and charging covers must be closed and screwed in place; opened only outside the hazardous area; charging only +10 to +45°C

What operating system does the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 run?

iPadOS 27. Apple guarantees security updates until at least September 2026; earlier iPads have had longer support.

How much does the Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6 cost?

Prices for certified hazardous-area tablets depend on volume, configuration and region, so they are on request. Contact us for a price.

Notes on unconfirmed values

Not checked against the certificate for this exact model.
Not stated by the maker for this exact model.
Inferred from related information; not stated by the maker for this exact model.
Not confirmed by the maker for this exact model.
Apple states battery capacity in watt-hours only; this figure is from the case maker's documents.

Sources and verification

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Atexxo Zone 1 iPad mini 6

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

Limitations

Best for

Where you can use it

The Ex marking, decoded

Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2

Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22

Gas atmospheresZones 1 and 2

Dust atmospheresZones 21 and 22

Versions

Rules for the hazardous area

Conditions of use

Full specifications

Certification

Device

What works through the housing

Field capabilities

Display and camera

Connectivity

Physical and power

Controls & Accessibility

Fleet and support

How it compares

Common questions

Notes on unconfirmed values

Sources and verification

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