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Turkey · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Cell Phone Distributor in Turkey
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery and petrochemical work at Aliağa and on the Marmara, gas terminal and pipeline operations, and the fertiliser and chemical plants inside the organised industrial zones. Energy policy aims to secure national supply and reduce fossil fuel imports, which accounted for over 20% of the cost of Turkey's imports in 2019, so domestic gas and refining projects are a priority. An ATEX and IECEx cell phone distributor in Turkey would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceCell Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereTurkey
Short answer. Turkey has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx cell phone for Turkey
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Turkey: Marmara Ereğlisi, Ceyhan, Dörtyol | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Turkey
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Turkey. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Turkey
Where an Ex phone is used in Turkey
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Turkey market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- TÜPRAŞ
- Refineries at İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale and Batman with associated terminals.
- SOCAR Türkiye
- The STAR refinery and the Aliağa petrochemical and terminal complex.
- PETKİM
- Petrochemical production at Aliağa, integrated with the neighbouring refinery.
- BOTAŞ
- Gas transmission, the Marmara Ereğlisi LNG terminal and the Ceyhan terminal.
- TPAO
- Upstream oil and gas production onshore and in the Black Sea.
- Ege Gaz
- LNG import and regasification terminal on the Aliağa shore.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aliağa
- Refining, petrochemicals, LNG and port terminals north of İzmir.
- Körfez and Kocaeli
- Marmara refining plus the chemical estates at Dilovası and Gebze.
- Marmara Ereğlisi
- LNG import terminal and the gas entry to the Thrace network.
- Ceyhan
- Crude export terminals, tank farms and the wider energy hub.
- Dörtyol
- Floating regasification and fuel terminals on the İskenderun gulf.
- Kırıkkale
- Inland refinery serving central Anatolia with its own pipeline link.
Field notes · Turkey
More about Turkey that matters for portable equipment
Turkey: infrastructure
The Ceyhan marine terminal on the Mediterranean has seven storage tanks and a jetty that can load two tankers of up to 300,000 DWT at once, as the end point of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline.
Turkey: projects and investment
Black Sea gas is forecast to meet all residential demand from the late 2020s, which implies new offshore and onshore gas processing and pipeline work.
Turkey: industry on the ground
In 2019 primary energy was about 30% oil, 30% coal and 25% gas, and over 85% of energy came from fossil fuels, so refining, gas and coal sites provide most classified-area work.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Turkey. A Turkish procurement or HSE reviewer at TÜPRAŞ, SOCAR Türkiye or PETKİM would expect ATEX evidence under the framework in use, with the temperature class and ambient range checked first. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps international contractors and EPCs at Aliağa, Ceyhan and Kocaeli. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and nothing is issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Turkey
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Turkey. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Turkey.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Turkey
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Turkey today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx cell phone in Turkey cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which sites in Turkey does this cover?
The market guide for Turkey covers Aliağa, Körfez and Kocaeli, Marmara Ereğlisi, Ceyhan, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Turkey?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Turkey.
How does Turkey's climate affect Ex handheld devices?
Conditions range from hot coastal summers to cold central and eastern winters, so check both the maximum and the lowest ambient ratings on the certificate, the water and dust ingress rating and touch operation with gloves. Coastal terminals also add salt air.
What documentation language is usual for Turkish sites?
Turkish is the working language, and instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country, with English accepted at some international operators. Provide the certificate, declaration of conformity and Ex marking details, and ask the operator what it requires.
Is Turkish supported on screen and in the documentation?
The sheet states Turkish on the screen and in the file, on Android 16. Confirm the language pack, keyboard and the language of the certificate and manual with the supplier during an evaluation, particularly for contractor crews.
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Enquiry · Turkey
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Turkey
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Turkey
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Turkey?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.